Over ₹25,160 Crore Claims Settled Under PMJJBY and PMSBY Since 2015
PMJJBY, PMSBY settle claims worth ₹25,160 cr since their launch in 2015: FM
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Since their launch in 2015, the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) have settled claims totaling ₹25,160 crore, benefiting millions of families across India. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the success of these schemes during their 11th anniversary celebrations.
- 01Total claims settled under PMJJBY and PMSBY amount to ₹25,160 crore.
- 02Over 270 million enrollments in PMJJBY, 580 million in PMSBY, and 90 million in Atal Pension Yojana (APY).
- 03PMJJBY provides ₹2 lakh life insurance cover at an annual premium of ₹436.
- 04PMSBY offers accidental death and disability insurance at a nominal premium of ₹20 per year.
- 05The launch of the online Jan Suraksha Portal has streamlined the enrollment and claims process.
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The Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) have collectively settled claims worth ₹25,160 crore since their inception on May 9, 2015, according to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. On their 11th anniversary, Sitharaman reported that PMJJBY has settled claims exceeding ₹21,500 crore for over 1.07 million families, while PMSBY has settled claims of nearly ₹3,660 crore for more than 184,000 families. The schemes aim to provide affordable financial protection to underserved sections of society. PMJJBY offers life insurance coverage for a premium of ₹436 per year, while PMSBY provides accidental insurance at just ₹20 annually. The introduction of the online Jan Suraksha Portal has facilitated easier enrollment and quicker claims processing, ensuring timely support for bereaved families. The Atal Pension Yojana (APY), which guarantees a monthly pension of ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 for unorganized sector workers, has also seen significant uptake with over 90.4 million enrollments. These initiatives reflect the government's commitment to enhancing financial security and resilience among its citizens.
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These schemes provide crucial financial support to families during difficult times, ensuring that individuals have access to insurance and pension benefits that enhance their financial security.
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