Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL) Introduces ‘Sanjeevani’ Group Health Insurance Cover for 7000 Contract Workforce

Bokaro: In a major welfare initiative aimed at strengthening healthcare security for its contract workforce, Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL) has launched “Sanjeevani”, a group health insurance scheme designed to provide medical protection to thousands of workers.

Under the scheme, nearly 7,000 contract workers at the plant will receive health insurance coverage, offering crucial financial support during medical emergencies. The initiative is expected to significantly enhance social security and improve the overall well-being of the plant’s large contract workforce.

Medical Cover for Workers and Families

The Sanjeevani scheme will be implemented through the Bokaro Welfare Trust, with insurance services provided by Bajaj Allianz General Insurance.

Each insured worker will receive inpatient (IPD) medical coverage of up to ₹4 lakh, along with outpatient (OPD) assistance of up to ₹1,500 for one year. The coverage is intended to ease the financial burden of medical treatment and ensure timely healthcare support for workers and their families.

First-of-Its-Kind Initiative in SAIL

Officials said the Sanjeevani programme is the first initiative of its kind across units of the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), making it a pioneering welfare measure within the organisation.

Apart from providing healthcare support, the scheme is also expected to boost morale among contract workers and reinforce the plant’s commitment to building a safe, inclusive, and worker-friendly workplace.

Strengthening Worker Welfare

Officials noted that the launch of the scheme reflects BSL’s ongoing efforts to strengthen worker welfare and ensure that every segment of its workforce is treated as a partner in the organisation’s growth.

By extending structured health security to contract workers, the plant aims to set a benchmark for employee welfare in the industrial sector, while reaffirming its commitment to improving the quality of life and workplace dignity of contract workers.