Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package : Insurance Scheme For Health Workers Fighting COVID-19
Ministry Of Health & Family Welfare
About This Scheme
The scheme "Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package: Insurance Scheme for Health Workers Fighting COVID-19" by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, aims to provide ₹50,00,000/- insurance cover to healthcare workers through financial protection against death or disability during COVID-19 duty.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a healthcare worker; including doctors, nurses, paramedics, and support staff. - The applicant must be directly involved in COVID-19 related duties. - The applicant must be a citizen of India. - The applicant must be working in a COVID-19 designated hospital or care facility. - The applicant must be registered under a government health program.
Benefits
- Insurance Coverage: ₹50,00,000/- provided in case of death or permanent disability due to COVID-19.- Risk Coverage: Covers loss of life due to COVID-19; covers accidental death during COVID-19-related duty.
How to Apply
Where This Comes From
This scheme was sourced from myScheme, the Government of India's official Central+State scheme discovery portal, and reviewed by an editor before publishing. Use the button above to read the full details and apply directly on the official source.