An awareness programme on the State Government Salary Package was held at the DIPR Conference Hall, Kohima, on May 8, organised by the Directorate of Information & Public Relations in collaboration with the State Bank of India. Sonia Bhuyan, Corporate Salary Relationship Manager, SBI Administrative Office, Jorhat, was the resource person. She explained the key features and benefits of the SBI Salary Package Account for government employees. She was accompanied by Alan Haokip, Branch Manager, SBI Treasury Branch, Kohima.
The package offers a zero-balance account with no requirement of maintaining a QAB. Customers receive a free debit card with no annual charges and unlimited free transactions at SBI ATMs. Other benefits include free NEFT/RTGS transfers, no charges on demand drafts, and up to 50% discount on locker rent. An auto-sweep facility is also available for better interest earnings, along with free SMS alerts.
Under protection benefits, the package provides Personal Accidental Insurance (PAI) cover up to ₹ 110 lakh, including coverage during duty and off-duty (including incidents like snake bites). Air Accidental Insurance is available up to ₹2.6 crore. A term life insurance cover up to ₹10 lakh is included, along with top-up health insurance for employees and dependents at low premiums.
In case of emergencies, additional support includes education cover up to ₹10 lakh, girl child marriage supports up to ₹10 lakh, air ambulance covers up to ₹10 lakh, imported medicine transport up to ₹5 lakh, and family transportation and ambulance charges up to ₹50,000 each and cost of plastic surgery or burn cases up to 10 lakhs. Coverage for permanent total disability up to ₹1 crore and partial disability up to ₹80 lakh is also provided.
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Lifestyle benefits linked to the RuPay debit card include up to 12 airport lounge visits, 1-year OTT subscriptions (Amazon Prime/Zee5/SonyLIV), 3 months Swiggy One membership, and one annual health check-up. Additional perks include spa benefits, golf access, and purchase protection up to ₹2 lakh.
A comprehensive package of financial and lifestyle benefits has been introduced for permanent employees under five categories – Rhodium (above ₹2 lakh), Platinum (₹1–2 lakh), Diamond (₹50,000–₹1 lakh), Gold (₹25,000 – ₹50,000), and Silver (₹10,000–₹25,000). Members have to ensure that the account has a registered nominee and that submission of the death certificate and post-mortem report is mandatory to avail the benefits.
The sensitisation session was also carried out at the Directorates of Fire and Emergency Services, Urban development, Municipal Affairs and Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Service.
The resource person also informed that pensioners are covered under Comprehensive salary package.
The programme was chaired by Simon I. Teilia, Joint Director, IPR.
