How I Budget My Monthly Salary – A Realistic Plan for Indian Families

In this post, I’ll explain everything about PMSBY – what it is, who should take it, how to apply, and why I personally enrolled myself and my family. Read till the end – I’ve added FAQs too.
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PMSBY stands for **Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana** – an accident insurance scheme launched by the Government of India in 2015.
It provides:
- ✅ ₹2 lakh coverage for **accidental death or permanent total disability**
- ✅ ₹1 lakh coverage for **partial disability**
- 🔄 Policy auto-renews every year (May to May)
- 💰 Premium: ₹20/year only
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👤 Who is Eligible?
- Any Indian citizen aged **18 to 70 years**
- Must have a **savings bank account**
- Should give **consent for auto-debit**
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🏦 How to Apply?
1. Login to your **bank app or net banking**
2. Look for “Insurance” or “Govt schemes” tab
3. Select **PMSBY**
4. Fill Aadhaar and nominee details
5. Accept terms → ₹20 will be auto-debited yearly
✨ Most major banks like SBI, HDFC, ICICI, Canara, Indian Bank, and even rural banks support this.
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🧠 Why I Chose It – My Real Thoughts
Last year, a relative of mine met with a small accident and had no insurance. It made me rethink protection. ₹20/year is not even 2 cups of tea – but gives 2 lakh security.
So I enrolled:
- Myself
- My wife
- My parents
Total premium = ₹20 x 4 = ₹80/year for ₹8 lakh total coverage 💥
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📊 Coverage Summary:
| Situation | Payout |
| Accidental Death. | ₹2,00,000 |
| Permanent Total Disability | ₹2,00,000 |
| Partial Disability | ₹1,00,000 |
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📌 Important Notes:
- This is **not life insurance** – only for accidents
- Claim process goes through your bank
- Keep nominee details updated
- Auto-renewal happens every May – maintain balance
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
**Q1: What if I have other insurance?**
No problem – this is an add-on. PMSBY gives extra protection.
**Q2: Can I take for my parents?**
Yes, if they are under 70 and have a bank account.
**Q3: How do I claim?**
Inform the bank → Submit accident proof & documents → Claim is processed.
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🎯 Final Words
We insure phones and bikes. But for ₹20/year, we hesitate to insure our life? PMSBY is a no-brainer. Don’t ignore it.
I’ve taken it for my family. You should too.
If you found this helpful, share this post with someone who might benefit from it. 🙏
- Sathyanand Rajendran
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