This Central Government scheme gives financial support to low-income families if the only earning family member dies accidentally. The family income must be less than Rs.7,200 a year. You do not have to pay a premium for this scheme.

• Rs.3,000 will be given to the family of the affected person
• This scheme is available to a family if the only earning member of that family dies accidentally
• The scheme is applicable only if the earning member was between 18 and 60 years old
• The benefit from this scheme will be available only in the event of death due to accident
• Murder and suicide are also included in the category of accident

The claim is to be made within six months of the death.

• A copy of the FIR made at the time of accident
• A certificate from the doctor confirming the injury
• An income certificate of the deceased
• A post mortem report in the event of death
• In the case of death, a death certificate must also be deposited

Contact

The local New India Assurance Company agent to avail this scheme. This scheme is available only in Madhya Pradesh.