Tata Power Delhi Distribution limited (TPDDl) handed over cheques worth Rs five lakhs to the family members of its five deceased consumers from Jhuggi Jhopri Clusters who lost their lives in various road accidents. The cheques were presented at TPDDl’s Keshavpuram office.
TPDDl’s unique Accidental Insurance Scheme provides free accidental insurance cover of Rs 1 lakh to the registered consumers of Jhuggi Jhopri (JJ) colonies of its distribution area. The scheme aims at providing support against unforeseen eventualities and protects the families of the deceased consumer.
The scheme which was launched in 2008, today covers over 1,62,000 consumers in close to 220 JJ clusters of North and North West Delhi. Till date, TPDDl has supported 19 families and disbursed Rs 19 lakh in various Jhuggi Jhopri colonies in North and North West Delhi.
Speaking about the scheme, Praveer Sinha, CEO & MD, Tata Power Delhi Distribution limited (TPDDl) said, “The Accidental Insurance Scheme is a reflection of our commitment and efforts towards the betterment of the less-privileged people of the society.”
He added, “The scheme is a part of our Corporate Social Responsibility program and aims at providing immediate financial support to the family of the deceased.”