Mangaluru/ Bengaluru: Union Law Minister D V Sadananda Gowda said the dream schemes of the Centre – Pradhna Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and Atal Pension Yojana would create a new milestone in social security in India.
After inaugurating the schemes for Dakshina Kannada district here on Saturday at Mangaluru, he informed that there is no need of an income certificate or medical certificate. During the launch of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna many were making fun of it. But, within six months around 13 crore bank accounts have been opened, he stressed.
Meanwhile launching Centre’s three social security schemes at Bengaluru, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said his government will honestly work towards implementing them with an intention to provide social security for all.
“Like Atal Pension Yojana, in Karnataka about 50 lakh people are covered under various pension schemes. About 50 lakh people are getting benefits of our scheme, those needy who have not availed themselves with the schemes can utilise this opportunity,” Siddaramaiah said.
“Our government will honestly implement these schemes launched by the Central government. We will give all co-operation in giving social justice security for all,” he added.
The State-run Canara Bank launched three social security schemes, flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kolkata, for people across Karnataka. The national launch of Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY), which were simultaneously launched in different cities across the country.
