Consider the following statements related to the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana. 1. The age limit for PMJJBY (Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana) is minimum of 18 years and maximum of 60 years. 2. The annual premium for PMJJBY (Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana) is Rs 550. The premium could vary depending on the prevailing tax rates, age and location. 3. This scheme is implemented under the Ministry of Finance. Which of the above statement is/are correct?

Consider the following statements related to the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana. 1. The age limit for PMJJBY (Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana) is minimum of 18 years and maximum of 60 years. 2. The annual premium for PMJJBY (Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana) is Rs 550. The premium could vary depending on the prevailing tax rates, age and location. 3. This scheme is implemented under the Ministry of Finance. Which of the above statement is/are correct? Correct Answer 3 only

The correct answer is 3 only.

Key Points

  • Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY)
    • Ministry/Department:  Ministry of Finance
    • Provides: Life Insurance
    • Eligibility: Available to people in the age group of 18 to 50 and having a bank account. Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect.
    • People who join the scheme before completing 50 years can, however, continue to have the risk of life cover up to the age of 55 years subject to payment of premium.
    • Premium:  Rs. 330 per annum.  It will be auto-debited in one installment. Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect.
    • Payment Mode: The payment of premium will be directly auto-debited by the bank from the subscriber's account.
    • Risk Coverage: Rs. 2 Lakh in case of death for any reason.
    • Terms of Risk Coverage: A person has to opt for the scheme every year. He can also prefer to give a long-term option of continuing, in which case his account will be auto-debited every year by the bank.
    • The scheme will be offered by Life Insurance Corporation and all other life insurers who are willing to join the scheme and tie-up with banks for this purpose.

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