HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, June 23: In a significant step towards ensuring the welfare of government employees and their families, the Assam government has disbursed Rs 80 lakh to the family of a deceased police officer under a life insurance scheme initiated by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
The scheme, implemented through a formal agreement between the Government of Assam and the State Bank of India (SBI), is aimed at providing financial support to families of government employees who die while in service.
According to an official statement, the compensation was granted to the family of late Sub-Inspector Archana Devi, who was serving at Bhangagarh Police Station in Guwahati.
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On October 9, 2024, Archana Devi met with an accident and sustained serious injuries.
Despite receiving treatment at the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, she succumbed to her injuries on October 21.
Following her death, her mother, Bhumita Devi, submitted a formal appeal to chief minister Sarma, requesting financial compensation of Rs 1 crore under the provisions of the police life insurance scheme.
Recognising the gravity of the loss and the urgent need to support the bereaved family, the chief minister directed officials to take immediate administrative action to process the claim.
In accordance with the terms of the agreement between the state government and the State Bank of India, all necessary formalities were completed and the claim was approved.
Subsequently, on May 26, the State Bank of India disbursed a sum of Rs 80 lakh to Bhumita Devi as insurance compensation.
The official statement noted that this disbursement marks a successful implementation of the life insurance initiative, which was introduced as a part of the Chief Minister’s larger vision to ensure social security for government employees, particularly those serving in high-risk sectors such as the police force.
The scheme has been widely appreciated for bringing a sense of assurance to government employees and their families, reinforcing the state’s commitment to their welfare.
Officials said the initiative is part of a broader effort to institutionalise mechanisms that support government staff and their dependents in times of personal tragedy.
The government has reiterated its commitment to continue strengthening such welfare measures and urged employees to register under the insurance scheme to avail of its benefits.
