Mahatama Gandhi Bunkar Bima Yojana
✓ Information verified — June 2026The Scheme “Mahatama Gandhi Bunkar Bima Yojana” was launched during 2005-06 by Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts Dept. of Govt. of Odisha to provide enhanced insurance cover to the handloom weavers in the case of natural as well as accidental death and in cases of total or partial disability.
What You Get
- Insurance coverage for natural death of weaver
- Insurance coverage for accidental death of weaver
- Financial assistance for total disability
- Financial assistance for partial disability
- Protection for weaver's family in case of death
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–59 years
- Residence: Odisha residents only
- Must be a registered handloom weaver
- Must be working in handloom sector in Odisha
- Should be enrolled under the scheme
- Registration with handloom department recommended
Documents Needed
0/5 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Weaver Registration Certificate
- 3. Bank Passbook
- 4. Identity Proof
- 5. Medical Certificate (for disability claims)
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Odisha
- Category
- Health
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–59 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/mgbby-odisha…Related Schemes
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