Govt employees to get insurance cover up to 1cr

Govt employees to get insurance cover up to 1cr 

10.10.2026

Lucknow: In an initiative to strengthen the welfare of state govt employees and enhance the social and financial security of their families, the Yogi govt has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Axis Bank. 

The MoU was signed between the Secretariat Administration Department and Axis Bank. Under the agreement, state govt employees will be provided with specially designed salary accounts offering several additional benefits, including personal accident insurance cover of up to Rs 1 crore. 

The initiative aims to provide financial security to employees and their families in unforeseen circumstances. In addition, employees will be entitled to health insurance cover of up to Rs 30 lakh at a nominal premium of just Rs 7 per day. 

This will offer additional financial protection against expenses arising from serious illnesses or unforeseen medical emergencies. The arrangement also provides for financial assistance of up to Rs 8 lakh for the education of dependent children. 

In addition, employees will receive term life insurance cover of Rs 10 lakh. Under the MoU, employees will be offered special salary accounts with a range of banking facilities, along with additional security and welfare benefits. Times News Network

Odisha govt staff face salary cuts over alimony

Odisha govt staff face salary cuts over alimony

Debabrata.Mohapatra@timesofindia.com 31.08.2026

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha govt on Sunday issued an order mandating automatic deduction of alimony payments from the salaries of its employees who default on maintenance obligations to their estranged wives and children despite clear court directives. 

“Chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered strict enforcement of court-mandated alimony and maintenance payments by govt employees. Defaulted amounts will now be deducted directly from monthly salaries and transferred to the bank accounts of the estranged wives or children concerned,” the CM office said in a statement. 

The order followed repeated complaints from women in distress reaching the CMO. “Several male employees failed to provide maintenance grants or alimony even after divorce, ignoring explicit court instructions. On an average, 2-3 such complaints are received during the CM’s grievance hearings,” the statement noted. Majhi said, “It’s unacceptable for govt employees to act unjustly towards their spouses and children while drawing salaries from the state exchequer.” Officials said they will track such errant husbands from complaints. 133629165