Chandranna Bima Yojana

Question: Recently, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu launched the third year of Chandranna Bima Yojana in Amravati. What is not correct in the choice of this scheme in relation to this scheme?
(a) The scheme was launched for the first time on October 2, 2016.
(b) Beneficiaries of the age group of 8-65 years will receive the benefit of this scheme.
(c) Under the scheme, around 2.5 crore workers of the unorganized sector will be benefited.
(d) Under the scheme, a sum of Rs. 5 lakhs will be provided in case of permanent disability due to accidental death or accident.
Answer – (b)
Related Facts

  • On May 31st, 2018, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu launched the third year of Chandranna Bima Yojana in Amravati.
  • On October 2, 2016, for the first time in the state, the Chandranna Bima Yojana was launched.
  • The second year of this plan is completed on May 31, 2018.
  • The schemes of Aam Admi Bima Yojana, Pradhana Manthri Jeevana Jyothi Bima Yojana, Pradhana Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana and the Individual Accident Bima Policy of the State government are included in this insurance scheme.
  • According to the Chief Minister, this scheme will benefit about 25 million workers in the unorganized sector.
  • The state government will pay the total sum insured; the beneficiaries will be given only 15 rupees per annum.
  • The entire policy amount will be paid by the State government on behalf of the labourers.
  • The beneficiaries have to pay only Rs. 15 per annum.
  • The beneficiaries aged between 18 to 70 years or their dependents will get insurance of Rs. 5 lakh for accidental death, up to Rs. 2.50 lakh for temporary disability due to an accident and up to Rs. 5 lakh for permanent disability due to an accident

Reference:
https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/andhra-cm-launches-3rd-year-of-chandranna-bima-yojana201806011349220002/
https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/andhra-cm-launches-3rd-year-of-chandranna-bima-yojana-118060100429_1.html