The Bangla Shasya Bima Scheme for the Rabi season 2025–26 has officially started again. Farmers cultivating notified Rabi crops can now apply for crop insurance by filling out the offline insurance form.
This year, the insurance company assigned for the scheme is SBI General Insurance.
If you are a farmer growing Rabi crops and want financial protection against crop loss, this guide will help you fill the form correctly without any mistakes.
Crops Covered Under Rabi Season Bangla Shasya Bima
Farmers cultivating the following crops are eligible for insurance under this scheme:
- Potato
- Boro Paddy
- Wheat
- Mustard
- Gram (Chickpea)
- Khesari
- Lentil (Masur Dal)
- Rabi Maize
- Summer Maize
- Green Gram (Moong)
- Sesame
- Groundnut
- Sugarcane
📌 Important:
Insurance forms are collected only in notified areas where these crops are officially cultivated.
Mode of Application: Offline Only
❌ Online application is not available
✅ Farmers must collect the physical form, fill it manually, and submit it at the designated collection center.
Overview of the Bangla Shasya Bima Form
The form consists of several sections. Some are mandatory, while others are not required to be filled by farmers.
Sections You Do NOT Need to Fill
- SBI General Insurance office address (already printed)
- Intermediary details
- Authorized signature, seal, and stamp
These sections are completed by the insurance officials.
Step-by-Step Guide to Filling the Farmer Details Section
1. Farmer’s Name
- Write your full name
- Can be written in Bengali or English
2. Father / Mother / Husband / Guardian Name
- Men: Father’s name
- Women: Father’s or Husband’s name
3. Age
- Enter the farmer’s age in years
4. Gender
- Tick Male / Female / Other
5. Voter ID Number (Mandatory)
- Must be written in English numbers only
6. Caste Category
Tick the correct option:
- General
- SC
- ST
- OBC
7. Mobile Number
- Always write in English digits
8. Aadhaar Number (Mandatory)
- Write carefully
- Avoid overwriting or cutting
Residential Address Details
Fill the following clearly:
- Village / Mouza name
- Gram Panchayat name
- Block name
- District name
Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Status
- Tick Yes if you have KCC
- Tick No if you don’t
Both categories are eligible.
How to Find Your Krishak Bandhu ID
Steps:
- Search “Krishak Bandhu” on Google
- Open the official website
- Click “Registered Farmer Information”
- Select Voter ID
- Enter your Voter ID number
- Verify captcha and click Search
- Copy the KB ID shown
👉 Enter this number in the Krishak Bandhu ID field.
Crop & Land Details Section
Crop Name
- The form may show Potato by default
- Other crops require a separate form
📌 If you cultivate multiple crops, fill separate forms for each.
Land Location Details
Fill accurately:
- Block name
- Gram Panchayat
- Mouza / J.L. number
Khatian & Dag Details
- Enter Khatian (Parcha) number
- Enter Dag numbers
- If multiple dags exist, list all clearly
Proposed Area for Insurance
- Calculate area from your Parcha
- Convert land size into acres
- Example:
- 10 decimal = 0.10 acre
- Example:
Type of Land
- Own land
- Sharecropper (Bhagchashi) – Panchayat certificate required
- Leased land
Date of Sowing
- Mention approximate sowing date
Bank Account Details (Very Important)
Use the Aadhaar-linked bank account.
Fill:
- Account holder name (as per passbook)
- Bank name
- Branch name
- Account number
- IFSC code
- Account type (Savings / Current / KCC)
Required Documents to Submit (Self-Attested Copies)
You must attach photocopies of:
- Voter ID
- Aadhaar Card
- First page of bank passbook
- Current Parcha / Khatian
✍️ Important:
Sign (self-attest) below each photocopy.
📅 Parcha Year Validity:
- 2023, 2024, or 2025 accepted
- Some centers may demand 2025 only — confirm locally
Declaration & Signature Section
- Read the declaration
- Farmer’s signature required
- One witness signature required (any local person)
Receipt Acknowledgement Section (Return Slip)
This portion is:
- Filled similarly with basic details
- Cut and returned to the farmer
- Acts as proof of submission
⚠️ Do NOT fill:
- Intermediary name
- Official signature
- Seal or stamp
These are completed by officials.
Important Notes for Farmers
- Form submission is offline only
- Collect forms from designated centers
- Fill neatly with no overwriting
- Use English digits for numbers
- Submit separate forms for separate crops
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Is online application available for Bangla Shasya Bima?
No, the process is completely offline.
2. Can farmers without KCC apply?
Yes, KCC is not mandatory.
3. Is Aadhaar mandatory?
Yes, Aadhaar number is compulsory.
4. Can women farmers apply?
Yes, women farmers can apply using father’s or husband’s name.
5. Do I need separate forms for multiple crops?
Yes, one form per crop is required.
6. What is proof of submission?
The receipt portion returned after form submission.
