₹1 crore insurance cover to workers employed by power utilities: Deputy CM
The Hindu
Telangana power utilities introduce ₹1 crore accident insurance for workers, a historic milestone, says Deputy Chief Minister.
HYDERABAD
The power utilities in Telangana have introduced ₹1 crore accident insurance cover to every worker employed by them and it is a historic milestone in the country, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, who handles the portfolio of Energy and Finance, said.
Speaking after handing a cheque for ₹1 crore along with the appointment letter on compassionate grounds to the wife of J. Naresh, who lost his life in an accident while on duty for the Northern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Ltd (TGNPDCL) in Chenjerla Section of the Karimnagar Circle earlier this year, J. Sushma at an event here on Monday, he stated that implementing such a high-value accident insurance cover to electricity workers was possible only because of ‘Indiramma Rajyam’.
He noted that no government in the past had even thought of such an insurance cover and worked for the welfare of workers in such a measure. It had become possible now with the Congress coming to power in the State.
Providing both accident insurance and a compassionate appointment was a reflection of the Congress government’s vision, action and humane approach, the Deputy Chief Minister said. He recalled that such an accident insurance scheme was first introduced in Singareni and later extended to the power utilities.
The provision of accident insurance worth over ₹1 crore instils a sense of security among all workers in the power utilities, Mr. Vikramarka said and asked the workers to serve people of the State with dedication. He complimented Chairman and Managing Director of the TGNPDCL K. Varun Reddy for successfully implementing the government’s vision.
The event was attended by Advisor (Political) to the government Vem Narender Reddy and senior officials from the energy and banking sectors.
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