India, Aug. 7 -- Delhi University has implemented a Group Insurance Scheme with the Life Insurance Corporation of India providing Rs 20 lakh death relief coverage to employees during service. The amount is payable to nominees upon death.

The scheme was implemented after DU Executive Council member Aman Kumar raised the issue of insurance disparity at the May 2025 Executive Council meeting and formally demanded the reinstatement of coverage for all teaching staff, irrespective of their date of appointment.

A circular dated August 5, 2026, issued by the Joint Registrar of Colleges through College Branch-III, has informed Principals, Directors, and Provosts of all colleges, institutions, and hostels of the University of Delhi about the sch...