Chapter: Gist of Press Information Bureau Articles

Topic: Safeguarding the Interests of Workers

Q. Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana?

Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana scheme envisages provision of issuance of smart cards to the beneficiaries to facilitate cashless transaction upto Rs.30,000/-. The coverage of the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana has been extended to construction workers, street vendors, railway porters & vendors, MGNREGA workers, domestic workers and beedi workers. As on 17 May, 2012, more than 2.96 crore cards have been issued.

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