Telangana to launch ₹5 lakh life insurance cover for eligible families on November 19
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Social security and welfare schemes: a GS2 case study on state-led risk mitigation for vulnerable populations.
Why in news
The Telangana government announced a ₹5 lakh life insurance cover for eligible families to be launched on November 19.
Background
The scheme was approved in a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. Applications will be collected between November 20 and November 30 through Indiramma committees.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemeTelangana life insurance cover: ₹5 lakh for eligible families
- FactApplication period: November 20 to November 30, 2026
- BodyIndiramma committees: responsible for household-level application collection in Telangana
Prelims practice question
Which body is responsible for household-level application collection for the new life insurance scheme in Telangana?
- (a)Indiramma committees
- (b)Gram Panchayat bodies
- (c)Zilla Parishad units
- (d)District Welfare Boards
Show answer
Answer: (a) Indiramma committees — The note specifies that Indiramma committees are responsible for household-level application collection.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of state-sponsored social security schemes in mitigating risks for vulnerable populations in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Fiscal sustainability: Balancing long-term insurance liabilities with state budgetary allocations
- Last-mile delivery: Utilizing community-based committees to reach rural and marginalized households
Keywords: social security · risk mitigation · welfare state · fiscal federalism · last-mile delivery
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