The Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has decided to reduce the premium on the Varistha Pension Bima Yojna from Rs 2.77 lakh to Rs 2.66 lakh.

It will also pay a 9 per cent assured return on the scheme irrespective of whether the annuity is paid on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis.

In a fresh communication to its sales force, LIC has lifted the entry age restriction of 79 years. The move is expected to raise the government

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First Published: Jul 14 2003 | 12:00 AM IST

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