Question: Am I eligible for Kera Suraksha Insurance Scheme?

Answer: Here are the eligibility criteria for Kera Suraksha Insurance Scheme:

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â€˜Kera Suraksha Insurance Schemeâ€™ is a comprehensive Group Personal Accident Insurance Scheme, implemented by the Coconut
Development Board, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India in association with Public Insurance companies
for Coconut Tree Climbers/Neera Technicians/Coconut Harvesters. The annual premium is â‚¹375/- and is shared between the Board and
the beneficiary in the ratio of 75:25. For the trainees' ongoing skill development training of the Board viz. Friends of Coconut Tree
(FoCT)/Neera Technician Training Programme, the first-year premium is fully borne by the Board from the date of commencement of
training. The period of insurance is one year and needs to be renewed every year by paying â‚¹94/- as the contribution from the
beneficiary. The scheme is implemented in all coconut-growing States.Objective:The aim is to attract unemployed youth to show more
interest in the agriculture sector.To overcome the shortage of coconut tree climbers, the Board launched a skill development program
called 'Friends of Coconut Tree (FoCT).Interested youths were imparted training on coconut tree climbing with a machine specially
developed for the purpose as well as on scientific management of the palm, plant protection techniques, and other related
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