Mahatama Gandhi Bunkar Bima Yojana
in Odisha
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Key dates and updates (Odisha)
Nationwide and Odisha-specific milestones. Verify on the official portal before you apply.
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| Scheme launch |
Mahatama Gandhi Bunkar Bima Yojana in Odisha
Mahatama Gandhi Bunkar Bima Yojana is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Odisha.
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Scheme Overview
The Scheme “Mahatama Gandhi Bunkar Bima Yojana” was launched during 2005-06 by Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts Dept. of Govt. of Odisha to provide enhanced insurance cover to the handloom weavers in the case of natural as well as accidental death and in cases of total or partial disability.
Eligibility Criteria
The weaver should be earning at least 50% of his income from handloom weaving.
All weavers, whether male or female, between the age group of 18 and 59 years are eligible to be covered under the scheme, including minorities, women weavers, and weavers belonging to NER.
The weavers belonging to the State Handloom Development Corporations/Apex/ Primary Handloom Weavers’ Cooperative Societies will be covered under the Scheme.
Weavers outside co-operative can also be covered under the scheme on a certificate from the State Directorate of Handlooms that they are fulfilling the eligibility conditions.
The children of weavers who are covered under “Shiksha Sahyog Yojana” will also be eligible for scholarship and the benefit of scholarship is restricted to two children of the member covered. Both the children irrespective of gender based discrimination will be covered for scholarship.
**NOTE:**
It will be the responsibility of the State Director in charge of Handlooms to verify the eligibility of the weavers who are proposed to be covered under the scheme.
Benefits
This scheme provide insurance coverage to handloom weavers as under:
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Proof of identity i.e. Aadhar Card etc. |
| 2 | In the case of death or disability, the nominee/ beneficiary concerned shall submit documentary evidence such as a death certificate/post-mortem examination report/medical certificate/discharge certificate and other related documents, as applicable. |
| 3 | In the case of accidental claim, police inquiry report will also be required to be submitted. |
| 4 | Photocopy of first page of Bank Passbook along with the photocopy of latest updated account. |
| 5 | Any other documents, as requested by concerned authorities. |
Common questions in Odisha
Who can apply for Mahatama Gandhi Bunkar Bima Yojana in Odisha?
Eligible residents of Odisha who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Mahatama Gandhi Bunkar Bima Yojana. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Mahatama Gandhi Bunkar Bima Yojana in Odisha?
Applicants in Odisha typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for Mahatama Gandhi Bunkar Bima Yojana?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 1 April 2005 through 1 April 2005, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
This scheme provides enhanced insurance coverage to the handloom weavers in the case of natural as well as accidental death and in cases of total or partial disability.