Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana
A mandatory insurance scheme by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for safeguarding the interests of Indian emigrant workers falling under Emigration Check Required (ECR) category going for overseas employment to ECR countries.
About the Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana Scheme
A mandatory insurance scheme by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for safeguarding the interests of Indian emigrant workers falling under Emigration Check Required (ECR) category going for overseas employment to ECR countries. PBBY also includes global insurance coverage irrespective of employer and location, has facility for online renewal and a simplified process for certification of accidental death / permanent disability. The scheme is now more beneficial for emigrant workers and is aimed at ensuring an expeditious settlement of claims.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be an Overseas Indian (cleared emigration)
- The age of the applicant must be between 18 - 65 Years (Maximum entry age is subject to emigration clearance).
How to Apply for Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana
Application mode: Online
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana scheme?
A mandatory insurance scheme by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for safeguarding the interests of Indian emigrant workers falling under Emigration Check Required (ECR) category going for overseas employment to ECR countries. PBBY also includes global insurance coverage irresp…
Who is eligible for Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana?
The applicant must be an Overseas Indian (cleared emigration) The age of the applicant must be between 18 - 65 Years (Maximum entry age is subject to emigration clearance).
What benefits does Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana provide?
Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana provides government benefits to eligible applicants. See the benefits section for specifics.
How can I apply for Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana?
You can apply for Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana via Online. Follow the step-by-step process in the "How to Apply" section above.
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
Related Government Schemes
Self-Employment loan scheme for Minority Widows, Divorcees / Abandoned Women
The scheme aims to provide self-employment loans to women from minority communities. Financial assistance with a 20% subsidy is provided to widows, divorced women, and abandoned women from minority communities. The scheme is implemented by the KSMDFC.
"Agricultural Income Tax Holiday" under the "Assam Tea Industries Special Incentives Scheme"
The scheme aims to ensure long-term financial sustainability of the Tea industry and to incentivize manufacturers to move from Crush, Tear, Curl tea to Orthodox tea production. The scheme is implemented by the Finance Department and the Industries & Commerce Department, Government of Assam.
"Annual Insurance Premium for Boat Owners" under "Financial Assistance for Availing Subsidy Components for the Development of Marine Fisheries"
"Annual Insurance Premium for Boat Owners" under "Financial Assistance for Availing Subsidy Components for the Development of Marine Fisheries" is introduced to increase marine fish production through subsidies for the annual premiums for insurance coverage paid by the mechanized boat operators.
"Interest Subvention on Working Capital" under the "Assam Tea Industries Special Incentives Scheme"
The scheme aims to ensure long term financial sustainability of the Tea industry and incentivize Orthodox tea production over Crush, Tear, Curl tea. It provides interest subvention, production subsidies, plant & machinery subsidies, tax holidays to tea plantations and manufacturing units in Assam.
"Orthodox or Specialty Tea Production Subsidy" under the "Assam Tea Industries Special Incentives Scheme"
The scheme aims to ensure long-term financial sustainability of the Tea industry and to incentivize manufacturers to move from Crush, Tear, Curl tea to Orthodox tea production. The scheme is implemented by the Finance Department and the Industries & Commerce Department, Government of Assam.
"Subsidy for Orthodox & Speciality Tea Unit for Plant & Machinery" under the "Assam Tea Industries Special Incentives Scheme"
The scheme aims to ensure long-term financial sustainability of the Tea industry and to incentivize manufacturers to move from Crush, Tear, Curl tea to Orthodox tea production. The scheme is implemented by the Finance Department and the Industries & Commerce Department, Government of Assam.