Why is it in the news?

• Under this scheme started on 9 December 2024, recently the Ministry of Rural Development has taken the initiative to appoint trained women of self-help groups as ‘Bima Sakhi’ at the Panchayat level.

Bima Sakhi Yojana: Main Provisions

• Objective- To promote women empowerment by making trained women of self-help groups in rural and semi-urban areas as LIC agents (Bima Sakhi) and to promote financial inclusion in these areas.
• Vision- “Insurance for all by 2047” and “Atmanirbhar India”
• Eligibility for Bima Sakhi-
• Minimum age 18 years and maximum age 70 years
• Minimum qualification – 10th class pass
• Bima Sakhi gets monthly stipend of Rs 7000, 6000 and 5000 respectively for three years.

Importance

• Economic empowerment of women
• Employment generation and women’s participation in the workforce
• Flexible and inclusive insurance system

Practice Question

1. Which of the following option is incorrect with reference to Bima Sakhi Yojana?

(a)  The minimum educational eligibility for Bima Sakhi is passing 10th standard.

(b)  The monthly stipend for the second year is Rs 7000.

(c)  Bima Sakhi Yojana was launched on 7 December 2024.

(d) The age group eligibility for this scheme is 18-70 years.

Answer (c)- Bima Sakhi Yojana was launched on 9 December 2024.

Note:- Content for UPSC Main Exam Question Paper-III

Content for RAS Main Exam Question Paper-I

Reference- Press Information Bureau (PIB)