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Sikkim minister sponsors accidental insurance for taxi drivers

First Published: 23rd July, 2022 9:39 IST

In a noble initiative, Sikkim Education Minister Kunga Nima Lepcha, has decided to sponsor the accidental insurance of taxi drivers in his constituency, Shyari. The Minister flagged off the noble

In a noble initiative, Sikkim Education Minister Kunga Nima Lepcha, has decided to sponsor the accidental insurance of taxi drivers in his constituency, Shyari. The Minister flagged off the noble initiative during the All Taxi Drivers’ Meet in Shyari. The insurance will cover 250 drivers including light and heavy vehicles under the constituency. Rewaj Gurung from SBI General Insurance informed that the insurance gives coverage of Rs 10 and Rs 20 lakhs as well as covers permanent disability. The Insurance will also provide expenses for funeral and child education.

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