Jharkhand Becomes First State in India to Introduce Health Insurance Scheme for Advocates

The Jharkhand government has launched a dedicated health insurance scheme for advocates and their families under the Rajyakarmi Swasthya Beema Yojana.

The scheme offers cashless treatment coverage of up to ₹5 lakh for general ailments and up to ₹10 lakh for critical illnesses.

Announcing the initiative, the Chief Minister highlighted the state’s efforts to reduce healthcare-related financial burdens for those in public service.

He also emphasized inclusivity in education, mentioning the Guru Credit Card Yojana and plans for a premier law university in the state. So far, 14,937 advocates and their family members have enrolled in the scheme.