Rajiv Gandhi Family Insurance Scheme

Description
The scheme “Rajiv Gandhi Family Insurance Scheme” was launched by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Haryana on 1st April 2006. Under this scheme, compensation is given in case of accidental death/permanent disability in the age group of 18-60 years, who is a resident of Haryana and whose name appears in the electoral roll or holds a ration card issued by the competent authority and Income taxpayers and government employees are not. The scheme has been amended and implemented on 30th August 2011 and accordingly, the compensation amount will not be given to the person having an income of more than ₹2.50 Lakh per annum.

Benefits
• The financial assistance/compensation will be given to eligible beneficiaries as under:

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be only eligible in case of Accidental Death/ Permanent disability, or total/partial disability.
2. Under this scheme, compensation is given in case of accidental death/permanent disability in the age group of 18-60 years.
3. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Haryana.
4. The name of the applicant should appear in the Voter’s list or should be a holder of the Ration Card
5. The annual family income should not exceed ₹2.5 lacs.
6. The applicant must not be a Government or Semi-Government employee.

Required Documents
• Identity proof
• Proof of age
• Residence Proof
• A copy of Ration Card
• A copy of FIR
• A copy of the Postmortem report
• Disability certificate
• Income certificate

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the “Rajiv Gandhi Family Insurance Scheme” scheme?
A: Under this scheme, compensation is given in case of accidental death/permanent disability in the age group of 18-60 years, who is a resident of Haryana and whose name appears in the electoral roll or holds a ration card issued by the competent authority.

Q: Which department has launched this scheme?
A: Department of Social Justice And Empowerment, Government of Haryana

Q: When was this scheme launched?
A: This scheme was launched on 1st April 2006.

Q: Who is eligible to get the benefits of the scheme?
A: In case of accidental death/permanent disability in the age group of 18-60 years, who is a resident of Haryana and whose name appears in the electoral roll or holds a ration card issued by the competent authority are eligible to apply under the scheme.

Q: Can a general category applicant be eligible to apply under this scheme?
A: Yes, this scheme is for all categories of people.

Q: Is this scheme only for a resident of Haryana State?
A: Yes, the applicant should be a permanent resident of Haryana State.

Q: What is the benefit of the scheme?
A: The financial assistance/compensation will be given to eligible beneficiaries i.e. Accidental Death / Permanent Disability [?]1.00 Lakh. Loss of two limbs, two eyes, one limb, and one eye [?]50,000. Loss of one eye or one limb [?]25,000.

Q: What is the income criterion under the scheme?
A: To get the benefits of the scheme, the income of parents/guardians should not exceed [?]2,50,000/- per annum.

Q: Who are excluded under the scheme?
A: The Government or Semi-Government employee will not be eligible under the scheme.

Q: How can an applicant apply under the scheme?
A: To avail the benefits of the scheme, the eligible applicant needs to visit the office of the Social Welfare Department (DSWO) in his/her Block/District.

Q: Where can an applicant find the application form?
A: The application form may be downloaded from the official website of the department. https://charkhidadri.gov.in/form/form-for-rajiv-gandhi-bima-parivar-yojna/