Biju Krushak Kalyan Yojana

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Biju Krushak Kalyan Yojana
TypeGovernment
Industry Agriculture
Founded Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India (12 November 2013 (12 November 2013))
Headquarters,
India
Area served
Odisha
Website bkky.gov.in

The Biju Krushak Kalyan Yojana or BKKY is a health insurance scheme for the farmers in the state of Odisha, India. The Biju Krushak Kalyan Yojana (BKKY) was launched by Chief Minister of Odisha, Sri Naveen Patnaik, in Angul district of Odisha to provide people financial support through health and accident insurance. [1] There are many hospitals, Community Health Centre (CHCs) in each district of Odisha under Biju Krushak Kalya Yojana (BKKY) to provide people health care with low cost.

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References

  1. "CM launches Biju Krushak Kalyan Yojana". The Pioneer. 13 November 2013.
  2. Insurance Companies Selected for "Biju Krushak Kalyan Yojana" in 2013-2014, archived from the original on 19 August 2014