Andhra CM Jagan gives away Rs 254 crore to families who lost bread earners

Naveen S Garewal

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Tribune News Service

Hyderabad, March 31

Ensuring that no family who lost their bread earner to be left in lurch, the Government of Andhra Pradesh, under the leadership of Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has released Rs 254 crore to around 12,039 families of the deceased who were eligible under the scheme but whose names couldn’t be enrolled in banks before their unfortunate death.

These families of bread earners, who work in the unorganised sector, face financial turmoil in case of such an eventuality.

The CM during his Padayatra met many such citizens facing major issues due to lack of insurance coverage. After coming to power, the CM decided to launch the scheme on October 21, 2020, bearing 100 per cent of the premium cost. The Government rolled out the first release of insurance premium pertaining to eligible 1.41 crore families, costing Rs 510 crore per annum.

In a recent review meeting too, on Bima, the CM had also taken the decision and directed the officials to provide a sum of Rs 10,000, being given as an immediate relief to families of deceased through village secretariats.

As far as the financial assistance under YSR Bima scheme is categorized into: Natural death: Under the age of 19-50 years, a sum of 2 lakh is given to the family of bread earner. Accidental death or permanent total disability under the age of 18-50, a sum of 5 lakh and under the age of 51-70, a sum of 3 lakh is given to the family. Permanent partial disability: Under 18-70, a sum of 1.5 lakh is given to the eligible beneficiary.

Speaking at the YSR Bima launch, HCM further directed the officials to come up with a practical solution to issues being raised under the scheme stating that bank accounts of every eligible beneficiary should be opened. CM also mentioned that a toll free number – 155214 is also been set up to share any concerns that can be raised to the department.