Various Insurance Schemes as a part of the Social Security benefits for Anganwadi Workers (AWWs)/ Anganwadi Helpers (AWHs) are provided by the government. Important insurance schemes are as follows:

• Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY): AWWs and AWHs in the age group of 18 to 50 years are covered under PMJJBY for life cover of Rs.2.00 lakh (covers life risk, death due to any reason).
• Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY): AWWs and AWHs in the age group of 18-59 years are covered under PMSBY for accident cover of Rs. 2.00 Lakh (for accidental death and permanent full disability) /Rs.1.00 Lakh (for partial but permanent disability).
• Anganwadi Karyakartri Bima Yojana (AKBY) (modified): AWWs/AWHs in the age group of 51 to 59 years  are covered under the AKBY (modified) as long as they are engaged for life cover of Rs.30,000/- (covers life risk, death due to any reason).
• Scholarships to their children studying in 9th to 12th Standard (including ITI courses). Scholarship of Rs.300/- per quarter per child is available for two children per family.

Why in News?

This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development.

Reference:

1. https://pib.nic.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=1657677