Insurance to Hindu Pilgrims by Bengal Government

Bengal govt offers Rs 5-lakh life insurance to Hindu pilgrims

Question: West Bengal government announced a life insurance cover of which amount for pilgrims attending Gangasagar fair?
(a) 6 lacs
(b) 5 lacs
(c) 4 lacs
(d) 3 lacs
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:

  • On December 8, 2017, the West Bengal government announced a life insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh for pilgrims coming to Gangasagar fair.
  • In this regard the premium will be fully borne by the State Government.
  • About five to six lakh pilgrims arrives in the Gangasagar fair.
  • The Gangasagar fair is organized on the occasion of Makar Sankranti at the confluence of the Ganges in Sagra Islands, South 24 Parganas district.
  • A number of deaths occur here every year due to the stampede, sinking of boats and accidents like cold and fire.
  • Recently a compensation of Rs 10 lakh was announced for the deceased Haj pilgrims by the West Bengal Government.
  • After the formation of the present West Bengal Government in 2011, tourism tax was removed.

Reference:
http://www.hindustantimes.com/kolkata/facing-minority-appeasement-charge-bengal-govt-offers-rs-5-lakh-life-insurance-to-hindu-pilgrims/story-abwt8T8dd5dFosL3TfHXfM.html
https://www.nyoooz.com/news/kolkata/982824/facing-minority-appeasement-charge-bengal-govt-offers-rs-5lakh-life-insurance/