Insurance schemes for State women, farmers

In addition, the Government has also proposed to chalk out a comprehensive insurance scheme for 12 lakh workers attached to cooperative sugar factories whose 22 lakh agricultural pumps have been damaged.

The Jijamata Mahila Aadhar Bima Yojna seeks to provide compensation to the wife/children of holders of saffron and yellow ration cards, who die or become permanently or partially disabled as a result of accidents.

In case of death or disability, the compensation will be Rs 25,000 and in case of partial disability, like loss of an eye or limb, the compensation will be Rs 12,500.

According to Munde, 1.6crore cardholders in the age group of 21 to 70 years will be covered under the scheme, under which financial support will be given to the entire family.

The Bali Raja Bima Yojana provides compensation to landless labourers and farmers who are dependent upon rain, in respect of damage or destruction of their hut or dwelling unit due to fire, lightning, floods, earthquakes, riots and strikes.

The amount of compensation for partial damage to a dwelling unit will be upto Rs 5,000 and in case of total damage, upto Rs 10,000. Both the schemes will remain in force for one year.

The Deputy Chief Minister said the Government has decided in principle to chalk out an insurance scheme for workers of cooperative and sugar factories and farmers whose agriculture pumps were damaged.

“We are proposing to give a compensation of Rs one lakh to relatives of the deceased. While 50 per cent of the premium amount will be paid by the State Government, the remaining amount will be paid by the factory management,” Mundesaid.

Referring to the increase in the number of cases of massive damage to agriculture pumps, Munde said it has been proposed to provide them insurance cover. “There are more than 22 lakh agricultural pumps in the State and we have proposed that the Maharashtra State Electricity Board pay the premium for the scheme,” Munde said.