Question : POSTAL INSURANCE SCHEME



(a) whether the Government has any proposal to introduce postal insurance scheme in unorganised sector;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise including Andhra Pradesh; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI GURUDAS KAMAT)

(a) No, Madam.

(b) Question does not arise in view of (a) above.

(c) The Government of India has already launched Rural Postal Life Insurance scheme in 1995 for all persons residing in rural areas.