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Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)

Ministry of FinanceactiveSocial SecurityLaunched: 2015-06-01

About the Scheme

PMSBY is an accidental insurance scheme offering ₹2 lakh for accidental death/permanent disability at just ₹20/year premium. Launched June 1, 2015. 51.06 crore cumulative enrollments (Apr 2025). ₹3,121 crore paid in claims for 1.57 lakh cases. World's largest accident insurance scheme.

Target Beneficiaries: 51.06 crore cumulative enrollments (Apr 2025); ₹3,121.02 crore paid for 1.57 lakh claims; world's largest accident insurance scheme

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✦Key Features

  • ₹2 lakh cover for accidental death or total permanent disability; ₹1 lakh for partial permanent disability
  • Annual premium: ₹20/year only (auto-debited June 1 each year)
  • 51.06 crore cumulative enrollments (Apr 2025) — world's largest accident insurance scheme
  • ₹3,121.02 crore paid in 1.57 lakh claims by Apr 2025
  • Eligibility: 18-70 years; bank/post office account; renewed annually
  • Part of Jan Suraksha trinity with PMJJBY (life) and APY (pension)
  • No exclusion for pre-existing conditions; covers all accident types

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UPSC Relevance

GS Paper: GS3

Prelims Relevance9%
Mains Relevance9%

Syllabus Tags

Social SecurityInsuranceFinancial InclusionJan SurakshaGS3