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D.N.I.S. News Network – The Haryana Government recently launched a
family insurance scheme for residents of the state, which provides cover to
victims in case of accident or injury resulting in physical disability.
Bona fide residents of Haryana,
aged between 18 and 60, can enjoy the benefits of the scheme. Concerned officials
stated that the scheme would be implemented by the Social Welfare Department,
with the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (S.D.M.) as the nodal officer.
In case of death or total disability
of a person in an accident, the Government will pay an amount of Rs. 1 lakh
to the kin of the deceased or to the victim. The loss of two limbs or both
eyes, or one limb and one eye make the victim eligible for a compensation
of Rs. 50,000. If a person loses one limb or one eye in the mishap, the amount
will be limited to Rs. 25,000.
As already mentioned, the
beneficiary should be a resident of the state holding a valid ration card, and
should figure in the voters’ list.