Forest Department and outsourced personnel get insurance coverage in Karnataka

Dec 25, 2025
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The Hindu - National
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Key Points

  1. Karnataka Forest Department signed MoU with Bank of Baroda.
  2. ₹1 crore accident insurance for Forest Department officers and staff.
  3. ₹20 lakh insurance coverage for outsourced personnel.
  4. Additional ₹25 lakh in case of death while on duty.
  5. Life insurance coverage of ₹10 lakh to permanent employees.
  6. Insurance valid up to 70 years if pension accounts are with Bank of Baroda.
  7. Eshwar Khandre is the Environment Minister of Karnataka.

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