Kera Suraksha Insurance Scheme for Coconut Tree Climbers

摘要

Coconut palm climbers are a rarity m the country with very few taking on the traditional profession. Coconut climbers are a very vital link in the production chain. The consistent supply of raw nuts for the market as well as for the processing sectorcan be ensured only by strict adherence to the regular harvesting schedule. Increasing popularity of tender coconut has also considerably increased the demand for climbers. Generally there is a reluctance among people to enter into this field because ofthe occupational risk. In order to minimize the operational risk and attract more people to this field, Board in association with the United India Insurance Company Limited has launched a pilot scheme for providing accident insurance cover for coconut tree climbers and thereby improving the availability of manpower for coconut harvesting. The scheme known as the Kera Suraksha Insurance scheme is implemented by the Board in association with M/s. United India Insurance Company Limited in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry. While Board bears 75% of the premium and climber will have to bear the balance 25%.