- LIC partners with Ministry of Rural Development to launch Bima Sakhi Yojana, focusing on helping rural women build insurance careers.
- Women agents receive monthly stipends up to Rs 7,000, with full LIC agent benefits encouraging financial independence.
- Bima Sakhi Yojana matches well with Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – NRLM to boost sustainable rural livelihoods.
Bima Sakhi Yojana – LIC has teamed up with the Ministry of Rural Development to promote Bima Sakhi Yojana, a new scheme encouraging women in rural India to gain financial independence through careers in insurance. This partnership aims to support rural women by offering them steady incomes and opportunities to grow professionally as insurance agents.
Helping Rural Women through Bima Sakhi Yojana
Bima Sakhi Yojana is made to help women in rural areas build a career in the financially rewarding insurance distribution field. By becoming Bima Sakhi agents, women get a chance to earn a regular income while working towards long-term financial independence. This scheme offers a career based on performance, providing not just money but also professional training and recognition.
Strong Partnership Between LIC and Ministry of Rural Development
From July 8-10, at the National Conclave on Financial Inclusion – ‘Anubhuti’ – in Goa, LIC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Rural Development. This partnership works to promote the Bima Sakhi Yojana across rural India, helping to boost household incomes and support women entrepreneurs.
Career Setup and Benefits for Bima Sakhi Yojana Agents
Bima Sakhi agents receive a clear stipend system that supports them during the first years of their LIC agency career:
| Year | Monthly Stipend (Rs.) |
|---|---|
| First Year | 7,000 |
| Second Year | 6,000 |
| Third Year | 5,000 |
Besides the stipends, agents get all other benefits and privileges given to LIC agents, like training, chances to advance in their career, and official recognition. This makes sure women agents get the support they need to succeed and make a real difference in their communities.
Matching Goals with Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – NRLM
Bima Sakhi Yojana closely matches the goals of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM). Both focus on increasing steady income sources for rural households, especially women. By helping women build income-generating careers, these schemes greatly improve rural livelihoods and encourage inclusive growth.
How to Become a Bima Sakhi Agent
If you are a woman wanting to start your career as a LIC Bima Sakhi agent, the process is simple:
- Contact your nearest LIC branch or visit the official LIC website at www.licindia.in for application details.
- Complete the required training and meet LIC’s eligibility rules.
- Start your agency career with full support, including training and monthly stipends as per the scheme.
By joining as a Bima Sakhi agent, you get a great chance to improve your household’s finances while playing an important part in rural financial inclusion.
Financial independence is now within your reach. Find out more about Bima Sakhi Yojana and take the first step towards a better future for you and your community.