{"id":173607,"date":"2025-06-23T12:46:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T07:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/?p=173607"},"modified":"2025-06-23T12:46:13","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T07:16:13","slug":"pnb-supports-martyrs-families-with-%e2%82%b917-crore-aid-under-rakshak-plus-scheme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/pnb-supports-martyrs-families-with-%e2%82%b917-crore-aid-under-rakshak-plus-scheme\/","title":{"rendered":"PNB Supports Martyrs\u2019 Families with \u20b917 Crore Aid Under Rakshak Plus Scheme"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Punjab National Bank (PNB), one of India&#8217;s prominent public sector banks, has provided financial support of \u20b917.02 crore to the families of 26 defence and paramilitary employees who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. PNB is providing this support through the bank&#8217;s customized Rakshak Plus Scheme to provide helpful financial and insurance support to uniformed personnel and their families in the case of loss of life or injury. In providing this support, PNB represents the love, respect, and gratitude for the sacrifice of the nation&#8217;s valiant soldiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On June 11, 2025, PNB had disbursed \u20b917.02 crore to families of 26 martyrs under the Rakshak Plus Scheme. The bank reaffirmed its commitment to providing support to defence employees with ample insurance coverage and financial support in emergencies. The help provided also included martyrs of high-risk operations like Birli Gali. PNB said that the support was a way to demonstrate respect and responsibility by the nation for our armed risk employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PNB Rakshak Plus Scheme<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 PNB Rakshak Plus Scheme is a new customized insurance plan and financial plan for only defence personnel or paramilitary personnel providing access to coverage and services<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Personal Accidental Insurance: \u20b91 crore for death or permanent total disability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Air Travel Insurance: \u20b91.5 crore if death resulted during air travel for official business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Partial Disability Cover: Financial support if an injury occurred in-during duty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Consideration of Services: Many options to provide customized services available to armed forces personnel and families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Timely support and encouragement for bereaved families: The Rakshak Plus Scheme ensures families at home receive timely financial support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Statements from PNB Leadership<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cIt is our solemn duty to stand by the families of our martyrs. Through the Rakshak Plus Scheme, we offer more than financial assistance \u2014 it serves as a symbol of our enduring respect for their sacrifice.\u201d Binay Gupta, Chief General Manager (BARM), PNB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Background and Significance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Objective:<\/strong>\u00a0Provide peace of mind to defence personnel, knowing their families will be financially protected in case of tragedy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Launch Intent:<\/strong>\u00a0Create a support mechanism tailored for India\u2019s security forces, where insurance and prompt financial help is easily accessible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scope:<\/strong>\u00a0Available to all active-duty soldiers and paramilitary personnel across the country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Symbolic Importance:<\/strong>\u00a0Reinforces the social contract between the nation and its protectors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Punjab National Bank (PNB), one of India&#8217;s prominent public sector banks, has provided financial support of \u20b917.02 crore to the families of 26 defence and paramilitary employees who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. 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