As per the policy, state employees will receive ₹10 lakh in life insurance. In case of accidental death, the coverage will increase to ₹1 crore.
The same amount will be offered for total disability, while partial disability will be covered at ₹80 lakh.
These benefits will be added to existing rights for state employees.
He Assam Cabinet approved this zero-premium insurance policy at a meeting aimed at improving the financial security of government employees and their families.
The plan is part of a broader effort by the state to support its workforce by ensuring they are protected in the event of illness, death or disability.
Employees will not need to pay any premium as the state government is partnering with the State Bank of India or other scheduled commercial banks where employees maintain salary accounts.
Designed specifically for accidental death and disability cases, this coverage comes with strong financial backing.
How to take advantage of insurance
Employees are automatically eligible for coverage. There is no need to submit a separate application.
The scheme applies to all state government employees and will be facilitated through their salary accounts in designated banks.
Other important announcements
In the same meeting, the Cabinet approved a 20% bonus for the employees and garden workers of Assam Tea Corporation Ltd (ATCL).
A total of ₹78.13 crore will be paid as bonus before Durga Puja.
The government also allocated ₹200 crore in subsidies to Assam Power Distribution Company Ltd (APDCL) and approved the development of a third Taj Hotel at Jagiroad.
Changes to the state’s industrial and entrepreneurial policies were also discussed.
The Cabinet also adopted 57 of the 67 recommendations of the Justice (retd) Biplab Sarma Commission to uphold Clause 6 of the Assam Accord, marking a significant step in the governance of the state.
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