Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Gujarat Surpasses 2 Crore Enrollments in Insurance Scheme
Imagine a program that helps people in Gujarat if they have an accident.
It's called Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY).
Over 20 million people have signed up!
For only 20 rupees a year, it helps cover costs if something unexpected happens, like an accident causing death or disability.
The program is for people aged 18 to 70.
The government launched a campaign to get people to sign up.
People in villages can also join the program.
This helps provide financial help to families with low incomes.
It is part of a wider effort to provide financial security to everyone in the country.
Over 2.01 crore residents in Gujarat have enrolled in the PMSBY.
The PMSBY offers accident insurance with coverage up to Rs 2 lakh.
The annual premium for the insurance is Rs 20.
The scheme is for individuals aged between 18 and 70 years.
The 'Jan Suraksha Santrupti Abhiyan' is promoting the scheme across Gujarat.
- Who
- Gujarat residents and the Indian government.
- What
- Over 2 crore people in Gujarat have enrolled in the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) insurance scheme.
- When
- As of August 27, 2024, with a campaign running from July 1 to September 30.
- Where
- Gujarat, across 14,610 village panchayats and urban local bodies.
- Why
- To provide financial security through accident insurance and support Prime Minister Modi's vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’.
- Scheme Name
- Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)
- Total Enrollments
- Over 2.01 crore
- Premium
- Rs 20 per year
- Coverage
- Up to Rs 2 lakh for accidental death/disability
- Age Range
- 18-70 years
- Launched By
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- State Campaign
- Jan Suraksha Santrupti Abhiyan
- Campaign Duration
- July 1 to September 30