Current Affairs - International - Discussion

The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) partnered with the Ministry of Rural Development to implement the Bima Sakhi Yojana, a targeted initiative designed to empower rural women through structured insurance career opportunities. This collaboration supports broader national goals such as financial inclusion, women-led development, and rural economic upliftment. Under the scheme, women are trained and enrolled as insurance agents, gaining access to performance-based stipends and long-term career benefits. Integrated with the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), the program also aligns with efforts to reduce poverty and promote entrepreneurship among rural women.