JK Govt. Sanctions insurance scheme ‘ASRA’ for poor families, widows

Jammu and Kashmir cabinet today approved an insurance scheme ‘ASRA’ to cover widows, destitute women and those living Below Poverty Line (BPL) in the state. “The most significant welfare measure taken so far is the scheme called ASRA (support). The scheme will cover BPL families, widows and destitutes and its premium will be paid in full by the government,” Finance Minister Haseeb Drabu told reporters after the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed here. Drabu, who was flanked by Education minister Nayeem Akhtar, said the cabinet approved…

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