Centre to launch 'unified' insurance product for farmers

Last Updated: Monday, July 27, 2015, 18:46

Amid concerns over rising incidents of farmer suicides in the country, the Narendra Modi-led government is planning to unveil an exclusive all-in-one insurance product for the farming community as part of its ongoing social security scheme.

Life insurance body apprehends PMJJBY viability

Last Updated: Sunday, July 5, 2015, 17:54

Apex body of life insurers, Life Insurance Council is working hard towards making the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) attractive for its member companies apprehending its viability under the present pricing policy.

10.17 cr people enrolled under 2 social security schemes: FM

Last Updated: Friday, June 12, 2015, 17:48

"As far as the two insurance schemes, Sukasha and Jeevan Jyoti, are concerned we have now touched a figure of 10.17 crore. In just one month and three days we have already crossed the 10 crore figure," Finance Minister Arun Jaitley told reporters here.

6.7 crore people enrolled under 3 social security schemes

Last Updated: Thursday, May 14, 2015, 20:06

Nearly seven crore people have been enrolled as on day under the three social security schemes launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

FDI increases 40% to Rs 1.76 lakh crore in FY15

Last Updated: Thursday, May 14, 2015, 15:52

There is no doubt that Select Committee will give overwhelming support to GST, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Thursday.

Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY): Key Highlights

Last Updated: Saturday, May 9, 2015, 11:08

Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana will be a one year cover, renewable from year to year, Insurance Scheme offering life insurance cover for death due to any reason.

Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana: Key facts

Last Updated: Saturday, May 9, 2015, 10:54

Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana will be available to people in age group 18 to 70 years with bank account.

Federal Bank signs pact with LIC for PMJJBY

Last Updated: Friday, May 8, 2015, 18:40

The insurance scheme provides for a life cover of Rs 2 lakh at an annual premium of Rs 330.

Cabinet clears social security insurance and pension schemes

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 22:14

The Union Cabinet Wednesday gave approval to three mega social security initiatives -- one pension and two insurance schemes -- to be launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 9.

Dena Bank, LIC sign MoU to provide life cover under PMJBY

Last Updated: Monday, April 6, 2015, 20:33

Under the Memorandum of Understanding, LIC will give a life cover of Rs 2 lakh in case of death of the insured person at a nominal premium of Rs 330 per annum.

Finance Ministry highlights achievements during past 6 months

Last Updated: Sunday, December 28, 2014, 14:44

The Finance Ministry Sunday highlighted its achievements during the past six months including Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana (VPBY) and actions taken to curb black money.

J&K govt to extend RSBY scheme to 10 more districts

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 17:15

Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to extend Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY), which aims to provide health insurance cover to every BPL family, to ten more districts in the state.