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The Telangana government launched the Indiramma Kutumba Jeevitha Bheema Pathakam (Indiramma Bheema Scheme) on June 2, 2026, coinciding with the state’s State Formation Day celebrations.
- The Indiramma Bheema Scheme 2026 aims to provide financial security to families in the event of the death of their primary earning member.
- The scheme is designed as a major social security initiative for poor and middle-class households across Telangana.
- Key Features of the Scheme
- Provides ₹5 lakh financial assistance to the nominee upon the death of the family’s primary breadwinner.
- Covers approximately 1.15 crore poor and middle-class families across Telangana.
- Functions as a social security programme aimed at reducing financial vulnerability.
- An estimated budget of ₹4,000 crore allotted in state budget
Quick Revision Box
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Indiramma Kutumba Jeevitha Bheema Pathakam |
| Launch Date | June 2, 2026 |
| State | Telangana |
| Occasion | State Formation Day |
| Budget Allocation | ₹4,000 crore (approx.) |
| Insurance Assistance | ₹5 lakh |
| Beneficiaries | 1.15 crore families |
| Objective | Financial protection for families after death of breadwinner |
Practice MCQs
Q1. The Indiramma Kutumba Jeevitha Bheema Pathakam was launched by which state government?
a) Andhra Pradesh
b) Telangana
c) Karnataka
d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: (b) Telangana — The scheme was launched by the Telangana government.
Q2. How much financial assistance is provided under the Indiramma Bheema Scheme 2026 upon the death of the primary breadwinner?
a) ₹2 lakh
b) ₹3 lakh
c) ₹5 lakh
d) ₹10 lakh
Answer: (c) ₹5 lakh — The nominee receives ₹5 lakh as financial assistance.
Q3. Approximately how many families are covered under the scheme?
a) 50 lakh
b) 75 lakh
c) 90 lakh
d) 1.15 crore
Answer: (d) 1.15 crore — The scheme covers around 1.15 crore families.
Q4. The Indiramma Bheema Scheme 2026 was launched on which occasion?
a) Republic Day
b) Independence Day
c) Telangana State Formation Day
d) Constitution Day
Answer: (c) Telangana State Formation Day — It was launched on June 2, 2026.
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