Bima Sakhi Yojana (LIC)

What you get

LIC's Bima Sakhi Yojana, launched by the Prime Minister in December 2024, trains women as insurance agents to spread financial literacy and insurance. Each Bima Sakhi gets a monthly stipend for the first three years - Rs 7,000 a month in the first year, Rs 6,000 in the second and Rs 5,000 in the third - in addition to the commission on the policies she sells. Graduates can later be considered for LIC Development Officer roles.

Who can apply

Women aged 18 to 70 who have passed class 10.

How to apply

Apply to LIC for the Bima Sakhi (Mahila Career Agent) scheme at your nearest LIC branch or on LIC's website.

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