Question : GROUP INSURANCE SCHEME

(a) the salient features of the Group Insurance Scheme introduced recently for the benefit of agricultural labourers in the country;

(b) the regions selected for implementing this scheme, State-wise; and

(c) the time by which the scheme is likely to be introduced throughout the country?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT ( SHRI MUNI LALL )

(a) to (c): A Statement is annexed.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2133 FOR ANSWER ON 06.08.2001 REGARDING GROUP INSURANCE SCHEME BY SHRI P. KUMARASAMY

(a) to (c): The Government has launched `Krishi Shramik Samajik Suraksha Yojana - 2001` for agricultural workers from 1st July 2001. Under the supervision of the Ministry of Labour, the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) will implement the Scheme. The following provisions of social security have been made under the Scheme:

(a)	Life-cum-accident insurance,	(b)	Money back, and	(c)	Pension and Superannuation benefits.

Agricultural workers in the age group of 18 years to 50 years are eligible under the Scheme. The worker will contribute Re1/- per day, or Rs.365/- per year, and the Government will pay Rs.2/- per day, or Rs. 730/- per year, per beneficiary from the Scoial Security Fund.

Initially, the Scheme will be implemented in 50 districts with at least one district from each State. Keeping in view the performance of the Scheme during the first phase and the availability of funds, the Scheme will be extended to more districts.

Question : GROUP INSURANCE SCHEME

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