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Insuring India's Informal Workers Against Heat

Published Saturday, June 20, 2026 · Updated June 21

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  • Worker Protection & Climate Resilience — 1 source

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A parametric heat insurance product, managed by the non-profit Jan Sahas, has enrolled 3,925 informal workers in Delhi-NCR. This initiative aims to protect vulnerable workers in India from the impacts of climate-related heat.

What We Know — Key Points

  • A parametric heat-insurance product, run by the non-profit Jan Sahas, has enrolled 3,925 informal workers across Delhi-NCR as of this year.
  • The scheme aims to safeguard India's vulnerable informal workers from climate-related challenges.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Worker Protection & Climate Resilience
  • The Hindu

    The Hindu highlights the vital role of parametric heat insurance in safeguarding India's vulnerable informal workers from climate-related challenges, while also underscoring the need for sustainable funding and greater accountability from government and industry stakeholders.

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