An adalat on the accident group insurance scheme for fish workers will be held on December 28 to ensure timely distribution of scheme benefits to the deserving, Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian has said. The group insurance scheme is being implemented for fish and allied workers by the Kerala Fishermen’s Welfare Fund Board (KFWFB) with the government’s financial support and through public sector insurance companies. Currently, 2,40,867 fish workers and 84,603 allied workers are members of the scheme. Financial aid to the tune of Rs. 10 lakh will be provided for accident deaths and for those who are completely bed-ridden. Adalats are being held for beneficiaries in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, and Kottayam districts, as it was noticed that there was a delay due to various reasons in disbursal of benefits. Transport Minister Antony Raju will preside over the adalat to be held at the PWD Rest House at Thycaud at 11 a.m. on December 28.
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