Smriti Irani launches schemes at Hyderabad
Union HRD Minister Smriti Zubin Irani launched three Central schemes Pradhan Mantri Suraksh Bima Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyothi Bima Youjana here on Saturday.
Speaking after the launch, Smriti Irani said that the Atal Pension Yojana would provide social security cover to senior citizens and they would be eligible to get pensions from Rs 1,000 to Rs 5,000 per month. Similarly, the Pradhan Mantri Surksha Bima Yojana would provide accidental insurance up to Rs 2 lakh to beneficiary. Similarly PM Jeevan Jyouth Bima Yojana would cater to the poor and neglected sections.
The Union Minister said all the three schemes were revolutionary and the poor, neglected and unorganised sectors would gain from these schemes. She claimed that all the schemes, launched under the stewardship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, were quite successful. For instance, she said more than 12.5 crore Zero Balance accounts were opened under Jan Dhan Scheme and surprisingly, thousands of crores got deposited in those accounts.
Telangana Finance Minister Etala praised the Centre for launching the innovative schemes. He said the schemes would benefit the poor and unorganised sector.
Telangana BJP president and MLA G Kishan Reddy, BJP legislators and senior officials of Telangana Government were present on the occasion.
News Posted: 10 May, 2015
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