The program will benefit permanent and contract employees, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defense (FILE)
New Delhi:
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday launched a life insurance scheme that will provide coverage of Rs five lakhs each to more than 10,000 employees working in cantonment areas across India.
“Chhavni COVID: Yodha Sanrakshan Yojana,” a group life insurance plan through the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), was launched by Singh during a webinar attended by presidents, vice presidents and directors general of the 62 cantonment councils, a statement from the Defense Ministry said.
According to the statement, Singh also said that there should be no gaps in the implementation of centrally funded programs (CSS) like Ayushman Bharat and Pradhana Mantri Awas Yojana in the cantonment areas.
The new program will benefit “more than 10,000 employees in the 62 cantonment councils in the event of an unfortunate fatal calamity with insurance coverage of Rs five lakhs each,” he noted.
The program will benefit permanent and contract employees, including doctors, paramedics and sanitation personnel, the statement said.
In his speech, Mr. Singh said the webinar was an important step towards seamlessly delivering the benefits of various CSS and improving the general well-being of approximately 21 lakh residents in the cantonment areas.
“Citing social protection programs like Ayushman Bharat, Pradhana Mantri Awas Yojana, Smart Cities Mission, school lunch program, etc., Shri Rajnath Singh said there should be no gaps in the implementation. implementation of these social protection programs in the cantonment areas, ”the statement said. .
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