The Economic Times

UP farmer accident scheme: Over 1 lakh farmers receive financial aid, digitization boosts transparency

Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister's Farmer Accident Welfare Scheme has provided over 1 lakh farmers with financial aid since 2019, offering up to 5 lakh for accidental death or disability. The scheme, now being fully digitized for enhanced transparency and ease of access, extends support to landless farmers and agricultural laborers, bolstering rural economies and providing a crucial social security net.