(a) whether the Union Government has allocated and released funds towards life insurance
cover to Anganwadi workers and helpers under the “Anganwadi Karya Karthe Bima Yojana†to
various State Governments during each of the last five years and till date; and
(b) if so, the details thereof; State-wise?
THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI RENUKA CHOWDHURY)
(a)&(b) No, Sir. The “Anganwadi Karyakartri Bima Yojana†was launched by Government of
India in the year 2004-05 as a Social Security Group Scheme of Life Insurance Corporation of
India. The Scheme is intended to cover the risk benefits of Anganwadi Workers and Helpers.
The premium amount of Rs. 280/- per beneficiary per annum is shared as under:
(i) Rs. 100/- from the Social Security Fund of LIC
(ii) Rs. 100/- by Government of India
(iii) Rs. 80/- by the Anganwadi Worker/Helper (Insured Member)
It has been decided to waive off Rs. 80/- as the share of the premium from the Anganwadi
Worker/Helper for a period of two years from the year 2007-08. The Government of India
releases funds to the LIC towards its premium contribution. The funds are therefore, not
released to any State Governments and UTs by GOI.
The year-wise funds released to LIC from 2004-05 till 2007-08 are as under: Year Amount 2004-05 Rs. 5.00 Crore 2005-06 Rs. 8.00 Crore 2006-07 Rs. 12.00 Crore 2007-08 Rs. 2.00 Crore (as required by LIC)