Major step for UPNL Employees: All Personnel to receive Rs 50 Lakh Accident Insurance
By OUR STAFF REPORTER
Dehradun, 11 Sep: In a significant move to benefit approximately 23,000 UPNL employees posted in various departments, an agreement was signed today between Punjab National Bank (PNB) and the Uttarakhand Ex-Servicemen Welfare Corporation Limited (UPNL). This agreement ensures that, in the event of an accident leading to the death of a UPNL employee, their dependants will receive Rs 50 lakh as financial assistance.
The signing ceremony took place at the camp office of the Minister for Ex-Servicemen’s Welfare, Ganesh Joshi, here, today. During the event, Minister Joshi addressed the ex-servicemen and emphasised that under the leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the state government is committed to the welfare of soldiers, ex-servicemen, and their dependants through various schemes. This step reflects the government’s commitment to their well-being.
Minister Joshi highlighted that, as per the agreement, UPNL employees will also benefit from additional facilities such as free issue of 40 to 100 checks based on their salary, and 2 to 5 RTGS, NIFT, and Demand Draft transactions per month. Furthermore, employees will receive a 50% discount on processing fees for housing, vehicle, and personal loans, with up to 100% discount available under special offers.
Joshi stated that Uttarakhand, known for its high number of soldiers, is taking this step to honour and support its veterans. He assured that this agreement would benefit numerous employees and their families both within the state and beyond.
The event was also attended by UPNL Managing Director Brigadier JNS Bisht (Retd), PNB Zonal Head Sachidanand Dubey, and several other senior officials and ex-servicemen.
