LIC Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana was introduced by the government as a pension scheme for senior citizens.
LIC's Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana
Benefits
1. Introduction:
Government of India in the Union Budget 2014-2015, announced the revival of Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana. Excerpts from budget speech by Honrable Finance Minister are, "NDA Government during its last term in office had introduced the Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana (VPBY) as a pension scheme for senior citizens. Under the scheme a total number of 3.16 lakh annuitants are being benefited and corpus amounts to Rs.6,095 Crore. I propose to revive the scheme for a limited period from 15th August 2014 to 14th August 2015 for the benefit of citizens aged 60 years and above"
LIC of India has been given the sole privilege to operate this scheme.
2.Benefits :
a. Pension Payment :
During the lifetime of Pensioner, a pension in the form of immediate annuity as per mode chosen by the Pensioner shall be payable.
b. Death Benefit:
On death of the Pensioner the Purchase Price shall be re