Group Accident Insurance scheme (GAIS)

Initiative Type:

Government Program & Scheme
Loan & Insurance

Location:

National/Statewide

Description:

Group Accident Insurance scheme (GAIS) covers fish workers, fish farmers, and any other category of persons directly involved in fishing and fisheries-related allied activities. Under this scheme, fishers in the age group of 18 to 70 years shall be eligible for insurance coverage as below:

– Rs. 5.00 lakh against death or permanent total disability
– Rs. 2.50 lakh against permanent partial disability
– Rs. 25,000 against accidental hospitalization

The scheme was implemented by Oriental Insurance Company Limited (2021-2024), National Insurance Company Limited (2024-2025), and Go Digit General Insurance Limited (2025-2026).

Website: www.gaispmmsy.com/#/auth/home

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