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Aam Aadmi Bima Yojana (AABY)

Ministry Of Labour and Employment

Published 18 September 2026

In short

Aam Aadmi Bima Yojana provides rural landless household heads aged 18-59 life and disability insurance cover along with a scholarship for their children in Class IX-XII, enrolled through state nodal agencies and LIC at the Gram Panchayat level.

Key facts

Nodal ministry
Ministry Of Labour and Employment
Level
Central
Launched
2007
Last date
Check LIC/state nodal agency for current status
Helpline
NA

What you get

Rural landless household heads get life and disability insurance cover with Rs 30,000 on natural death, Rs 75,000 on accidental death/total disability, and Rs 37,500 on partial disability, along with scholarship support for their children studying in Class IX-XII.

Who is eligible

Head of a rural landless household aged between 18-59 years is eligible for AABY coverage; the scheme has largely been subsumed into PMJJBY/PMSBY, so check current applicability with LIC.

Documents you need

Age proof, landless household certificate, Aadhaar card, and nominee details.

How to apply

Enrol through the nodal agency (state government/LIC) implementing the scheme in your area, typically through a group enrolment at the Gram Panchayat level.

Frequently asked questions

What is the insurance cover under AABY?

Rs 30,000 on natural death, Rs 75,000 on accidental death or total disability, and Rs 37,500 on partial disability.

Who is eligible for AABY?

Heads of rural landless households aged 18 to 59 years.

Does AABY include education support?

Yes, a scholarship benefit is available for the insured member's children studying in Class IX to XII.

Before you apply: confirm every date, fee and eligibility rule on the official website linked on this page. Public and Policy is an independent portal, not a government body, and details change without notice.