Question

    What is the name of the ward in Kollam district of

    Kerala that has become the State's first fully insured ward for accidental death and disability coverage?
    A Punalur Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Kalangummukal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Thiruvananthapuram Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Kollam Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Kalangummukal is a nondescript rural pocket in Kollam district of Kerala, mostly populated by underprivileged families. Now it will be State’s first fully insured ward as its 1,382 residents in the 5-70 age group have been provided insurance coverage against accidental death and disability. Kalangummukal (Ward 32) falls under the Punalur municipality. Following the initiative of ward councillor G. Jayaprakash, the entire ward now has an insurance coverage of over ₹13.82 crore under a plan provided by the United India Insurance, a public sector company. About Kerala Capital: Thiruvananthapuram     Chief minister: Pinarayi Vijayan                 Governor: Arif Mohammed Khan

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