Health Insurance Scheme for Weavers (HIS)
Health Insurance Scheme for Weavers (HIS) – Eligibility
- Should be an Indian Citizen
- The weaver should be earning at least 50% of his income from handloom weaving
- All weavers, whether male or female, are eligible to be covered under the “Health Insurance Scheme”
Health Insurance Scheme for Weavers (HIS) – Benefits
- The contributor on his choice, can attain a pension of 1000-5000 rupees, or he can also get an accumulated sum of the pension after his death.
- The accumulated amount will be given to the spouse or if the spouse is dead as well then to the nominee.