Under this scheme, employees will be given life insurance and disability coverage without any premium i.e. at zero premium. Under this policy, state employees will get insurance coverage of up to Rs 1 crore.

Sarma said that this scheme has been made for the protection of those state government employees who become victims of accidental death or disability during duty. This scheme covers accidents caused by road accidents, fire, floods and other disasters.

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A statement issued by the CMO of Assam said, ‘Under this new policy, Rs 1 crore will be given to the family in case of accidental death and permanent disability, Rs 80 lakh for partial disability, and an additional Rs 10 lakh for death due to illness. This will provide financial help to the families.’

No premium will

have to be paid by the employees for this insurance coverage as the state government is partnering with SBI and all the scheduled commercial banks where the employees have their salary accounts.

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