A group term insurance plan for casual paid labourers (CPLs) working for the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has been approved by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. This arrangement provides Rs 10 lakh in life insurance payout to the family of a CPL who dies while carrying out their duty.
The programme will cover all CPLs currently employed by the BRO as well as those engaged in the future. The insurance coverage will be provided by the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC).
For CPLs, who often work in hazardous situations, the programme is a welcome development. It will provide their families with financial stability upon their demise.
The BRO is in charge of constructing and maintaining the roads, bridges, and other infrastructure along India’s borders. The corporation employs over 100,000 workers, many of whom are CPLs.
The CPLs are contracted employees and are paid on a daily basis. They usually work in dangerous, remote areas where accidents, injuries, and even deaths are possible.
The families of CPLs who die while carrying out their duty will get much-needed financial stability thanks to the new insurance programme.
It will ensure that their family are taken care of after they pass away.
The programme also shows how committed the government is to the welfare of its employees. It shows how concerned the government is for the safety and well-being of the CPLs, which is crucial for protecting India’s borders.
It is expected that the strategy will be implemented in the next months. Its implementation will provide much-needed security for CPLs and their families.
Benefits of the scheme
The new insurance plan will provide the following benefits to the families of CPLs who die while carrying out their duties:
A life insurance policy of Rs. 10 lakh
A funeral allowance of one lakh rupees
Pension: Rs 2,500 each child up to age 25; if spouse survives, pension of Rs 5,000 per month
The programme is an essential social security policy that gives the families of CPLs who die while on duty financial relief. It keeps families from becoming bankrupt by allowing kids to pursue their interests and studies.
Reaction to the scheme
The new insurance plan has been well received by CPLs and their unions. They have expressed their gratitude to the government for taking this step.
The president of the All India BRO Casual Paid Labourers’ Union, Mr. Ramesh Kumar, said, “This is a very welcome move.””It will give the families of CPLs who pass away while performing their duties much-needed financial security.”
Mr. Sanjay Kumar, a CPL who has worked at BRO for more than ten years, thanked the government for the programme, which gives families peace of mind regarding funeral arrangements in the event of a death.
Through the introduction of a new insurance programme, the government has made a considerable contribution to the wellbeing of CPLs. This is a good step that will provide much-needed financial security to the families of CPLs who die while performing their duty.
