Rythu Bima (Rs.5 Lakh on Death of Farmers Scheme)
RYTHU BIMA:
- The Government of Telangana has conceptualized and implementing an innovative scheme named as Farmers Group Life Insurance Scheme (Rythu Bima) in addition to other initiatives in agriculture sector.
- The main objective of Rythu Bima is to provide financial relief and social security to the family members/ dependents, in case of loss of farmer’s life due to any reason.
- In the event of the death of the enrolled farmer due to any cause including natural death, the insured amount of Rs.5,00,000/- (Five Lakhs) is deposited into the designated nominee account within (10) days.
- Farmers in the age group of 18 to 49 years are eligible for enroll under the scheme.
- The entire premium is paid by the government to the Life Insurance Corporation of India – LIC (Largest public sector PSU for Insurance in India).
Source from RYTHU BIMA, Govt of Telangana