Bima Sakhi Scheme

• Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant launched the 'Bima Sakhi Yojana' to provide insurance to all.

• Goa became the second state after Haryana to launch this flagship scheme.

• Bima Sakhi Yojana is an initiative launched by the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC).

• It is designed to empower women in the age group of 18-70 years, who are Class X pass.

• Under the scheme, women will get special training and stipend for the first three years to promote financial literacy and insurance awareness.