Months ahead of the 2022 Assembly polls, the has launched an Insurance scheme for registered workers in the unorganised sector.
The scheme will benefit a massive 4.5 crore people, or 21% of UPs Population. Registered workers will also be eligible for cashless, free medical treatment of up to Rs 5 lakh under the CM Jan Aarogya Scheme.
The CMs Disaster Insurance Scheme is meant only for registered workers though sources said
that the government will now embark on a major drive to register all workers in unorganised sector.
The full amount will be paid in case of death, complete disability, or loss of two limbs. In case of loss of one limb or an eye, 50% of the amount will be paid. If permanent disability is over 50% but less than 100%, then 50% of the amount will be given but if disability is 25%-50%, then 25% of the amount will be given.