If you thought only the middle aged and senior citizens need health insurance, think again. Students of Bangalore University’s Jnanabharathi campus will get health insurance, which will be provided by the varsity.
Sources said that a syndicate sub-committee has been constituted to work out the modalities of the scheme that is likely to benefit over 8,000 students. The university, however, is yet to frame guidelines of how students can avail this benefit.
An official of the varsity said that this was done on the request of students who come from poor socio and economic backgrounds. Sources also said that the premium amount for the insurance will have to be borne by both the university and the students.
The move has been welcomed by student organisations. Students Federation of India State secretary Gururaj Desai said that this practice is being followed in other countries, but pointed out that the university should not ask students to contribute towards the premium.
