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Gram Santosh (Rural Endowment Assurance)

Gram Santosh is the flagship rural endowment assurance plan providing guaranteed maturity returns with bonus at chosen maturity ages for rural families.

Rural Endowment Bonus
₹48 per ₹1,000 SA / year
Sec 80C & Sec 10(10D)
Minimum Deposit Sum Assured: ₹10,000 to ₹10 Lakh
Maximum Deposit Max Sum Assured: ₹10 Lakh
Scheme Tenure Maturity at Age 35, 40, 50, 55, 58, 60
Tax Status Sec 80C & Sec 10(10D)

Official Rules & Key Features

  • Bonus Rate: ₹48 per ₹1,000 Sum Assured per annum.
  • Loan Facility: Available after 3 policy years.
  • Surrender: Permitted after 3 policy years.

Eligibility & Who Can Open Account

  • All rural residents aged 19 to 55 years.

Taxation Rules

Sec 80C rebate and tax-free maturity u/s 10(10D).

Premature Closure

Allowed after 3 years.

Required KYC & Verification Documents

Aadhaar, PAN, Gram Panchayat Address proof.

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Official Application Forms

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