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Government insurance schemes and important protection updates

Understand who may qualify, what is covered, current published cost, limitations and where to verify or enrol.

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Government scheme

Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)

Low-cost, one-year renewable accident insurance linked to a bank or post-office account.

Who may benefit

  • Adults who want a basic accident cover layer
  • People who can maintain auto-debit in an eligible account

Benefits

  • ₹2 lakh for accidental death or total disability
  • ₹1 lakh for specified partial disability
  • ₹20 annual premium on the current official page

Limits and exclusions

  • Accident-only cover
  • One-year renewable cover; account balance and auto-debit matter
  • Not a substitute for broader health or life insurance

Published cost: ₹20 per year on the current official page; verify before enrolment.

Verification

Source: Department of Financial Services, Government of India

Status: Administrator reviewed

Last reviewed: 24 Aug 2026

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Government scheme

Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY)

One-year renewable term-life cover for death due to any cause, paid through account auto-debit.

Who may benefit

  • Eligible adults seeking a simple basic life-cover layer
  • People with dependants and limited starting budget

Benefits

  • ₹2 lakh death benefit due to any cause
  • Simple account-linked enrolment
  • Pro-rata first premium is supported for some joining months

Limits and exclusions

  • ₹436 annual renewal premium on the current official page
  • 30-day lien period for non-accidental death on first enrolment
  • Basic cover amount may be insufficient for many families

Published cost: ₹436 annual renewal premium; first-year pro-rata rules may apply.

Verification

Source: Department of Financial Services, Government of India

Status: Administrator reviewed

Last reviewed: 24 Aug 2026

View official source ↗
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