The Maharashtra government today decided to launch an accident insurance scheme, named after BJP leader late Gopinath Munde, for farmers in the state.
The scheme will be implemented from 2015-16, an official said after the state Cabinet today approved a proposal in this regard.
Each farmer will get Rs two lakh annual insurance cover. The scheme will benefit 1.37 crore farmers in the 10-75 year age group.
The government will pay the premium of Rs 27.25 crore for the scheme.
