New Delhi: Delhi Transport Minister Ramakant Goswami chaired a high-level meeting at Delhi sectt. attended by Transport Department officers , officer from Indraprastha Gas Limited and Union of transporters of Delhi. After the meeting Transport Minister Said that Group Personal Accident Insurance Policy for Public Transport Vehicle Drivers would be steer by Indraprastha Gas Limited . He Said that the drivers are the backbone of public transport in the unorganized sector operating in Delhi. This strata generally comprises poor and underprivileged sections of the society and the drivers are generally the sole bread winners for their families.
Transport Minister Futher said that Social security is one of the main issues in the present Government’s vision towards inclusive growth and the scheme for providing the insurance cover. drivers of public transport would help meet this need to some extent for a very large segment of the population. This scheme is expected to benefit the families of approximately 2.50 lakh drivers of CNG run public transport vehicles. Rs.1.5 lakh in case of death of a driver while driving the Public Transport vehicles to the nominees.
An additional amount of Rs.25,000 towards Children’s Education Allowance per child subject to a maximum of Rs.50,000 (Two children). In case of an accident requiring treatment for injury/fracture a maximum sum of Rs.10000. In case of permanent disability that leads to loss of employment, then a lump sum equal to 100% is payable to such insured person. Rs.1500 to Rs.75000 graded compensation for partial disability.
He said that all drivers driving public transport vehicle having endorsement of CNG mode of registration certificate are in policy coverage meeting with an accident while driving such vehicle. The public transport vehicle should be registered in the RTO of Delhi and Driver of Public transport vehicle must have a valid license to drive such vehicle are under Policy coverage.
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