This is centrally sponsored scheme. Under the scheme an amount of Rs.20,000/- is given as a compensation to the death of a “Primary breadwinner” (male or female) should have occurred while he or she is in the age group of 18 to 59 years. i.e. more than 18 years of age and less than 60 years of age. Under these scheme only BPL families is being covered.
Details of beneficiaries, budget and expenditure incurred under this scheme is as under:-
(Rs. in Crore)
Financial Year
Beneficiaries
Expenditure
2014-15
3,933
Rs. 7.77
2015-16
3,185
Rs. 6.37
2016-17
2,965
Rs. 8.53
2017-18
4,155
Rs. 8.31
The Budget Provision for the year 2018-19 = Rs. 8.56 Crores