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India Post expands RPLI eligibility to scheduled bank account holders
India Post has expanded eligibility for its Rural Postal Life Insurance (RPLI) scheme to include savings account holders of any scheduled bank, Minister of State for Communications Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar announced on…
India Post has expanded eligibility for its Rural Postal Life Insurance (RPLI) scheme to include savings account holders of any scheduled bank, Minister of State for Communications Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar announced on August 14. The change removes the earlier requirement of rural residency for purchasing the policy.
The revised rule allows policyholders who move from rural to urban areas to retain their coverage and pay premiums through a savings account with any scheduled bank. Applicants can prove eligibility using CBS status, email statements, mobile banking screenshots, ATM statements, or updated passbooks, with no physical bank certificate needed where digital proof is available.
RPLI is available to individuals aged 18 to 43 years, with a maximum cover of Rs 10 lakh. The scheme, launched in 1995 following the Malhotra Committee recommendations, is designed to extend life insurance to rural populations, particularly economically weaker sections and women workers.
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The reform addresses a long-standing gap: rural migrants often lost their RPLI cover when they moved to cities because the scheme was tied to rural residence and post office savings accounts. By accepting any scheduled bank account, India Post effectively links its insurance product to the broader banking network, including private and public sector banks where most urban migrants hold accounts. The move also reduces paperwork for both customers and postal staff, as digital proof replaces physical certificates. The key figure to watch is the uptake in premium collections over the next two quarters, which will show whether the expanded eligibility meaningfully improves insurance penetration among migrating workers.
Source: livemint.com
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