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Kerala Budget 2026-27 Announces Life, Accident Insurance Scheme For School Children
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Thiruvananthapuram : Members of Kerala's Green Army (Haritha Karma Sena), autorickshaw, taxi, and lottery workers, along with school children, will soon receive accident and life insurance coverage under new initiatives announced in Kerala's 2026-27 budget.
"Rs 15 crore is expected for the scheme per annum and the same amount is earmarked for this," the minister said.
He also said that a health insurance scheme will be implemented at a very affordable premium for autorickshaw and taxi workers, who are members of the welfare board.
"This insurance scheme, which can be joined by paying a relatively small amount, will be implemented in the budget year itself.
Also, Rs 10 crore has been earmarked for the group insurance scheme for all fishermen in the state, the minister added.