Bima Sakhi Yojana

Bima Sakhi Yojana: Empowering Women and Promoting Insurance Inclusion

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The Bima Sakhi Yojana, a collaboration between the Ministry of Rural Development and LIC, aims to empower women and promote financial inclusion in rural India. Trained women from Self Help Groups will serve as 'Bima Sakhis' at the Gram Panchayat level, providing affordable insurance solutions and raising awareness about financial security. This initiative aligns with the vision of 'Insurance for All by 2047' and seeks to enhance women's economic independence and participation in the workforce.

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