LIC India launches Ananda Mobile App
Press Release- Atma Nirbhar Agents New Business Digital Application, the Digital Paperless Solution for New Business processes in LIC has now been provided a new dimension with the launch of ANANDA Mobile App on 24th August 2021.
The inauguration of the Mobile App was done by Shri. M R Kumar, Chairperson, LIC of India through Video Conferencing, in the presence of the Managing Directors - Shri. Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Shri. Raj Kumar, Shri. Siddhartha Mohanty, Ms. Mini Ipe and other Senior Officials of the Corporation. Built on paperless KYC process using Aadhaar based e-authentication of the Life Proposed, the Digital application is a tool for the on boarding process to get the Life Insurance policy through a Paperless module with the help of the Agent / Intermediary.
The App has all the distinctive features of the Digital application and promises to provide an easy access to the field force in their quest to reach out prospective customers through the latest technological means.
With the Mobile App in place, it is expected that the usage level of ANANDA among the Agents / Intermediaries will go up and thereby propel the New Business fortunes to bigger heights.
The event was marked with the release of an e-training video for the Agents, depicting the salient features of the Mobile App and the process from introduction to completion of a Life Insurance policy.
The launch had generated tremendous enthusiasm among the Marketing Officials and Intermediaries of LIC of India.
In his key-note address, the Chairperson of LIC of India remarked that the Launch of ANANDA Mobile App is a big day for LIC as the Organization has made a huge leap and today’s launch is the result of a two-way process, wherein, the high level of usage of the ANANDA module has resulted into the development of the Mobile App.
The Chairperson further observed that though the future holds many changes, yet the one thing that does not change is the need for Insurance and LIC has been successful in creating that need among the Insuring public.
He called upon all the Agents & Intermediaries in the Organization to embrace, accept, try this App and get the experience to get into the fast lane by using the Mobile App.
The Chairperson concluded by placing his appreciations to the Teams of IT & New Business departments for developing this App.
The first Life Insurance policy under the ANANDA Mobile App was completed in the presence of the Chairperson by Mr. Merryl Baptista, a top-flier Agent under Mumbai Division III of Western Zone.
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Karnataka offers extensive incentives in its proposed IT policy
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka has proposed a new Information Technology Policy for 2025–2030, offering extensive financial and non-financial incentives aimed at accelerating investments, strengthening innovation and expanding the state's tech footprint beyond Bengaluru.
The Karnataka Cabinet gave its nod to the policy 2025–2030 with an outlay of Rs 445.50 crore on Thursday after the Finance Department accorded its approval.
The policy introduces 16 incentives across five enabler categories, nine of which are entirely new, with a distinctive push to support companies setting up or expanding in emerging cities.
Alongside financial support, the government is also offering labour-law relaxations, round-the-clock operational permissions and industry-ready human capital programmes to make Karnataka a globally competitive 'AI-native' destination.
According to the policy, units located outside Bengaluru will gain access to a wide suite of benefits, including research and development and IP creation incentives, internship reimbursements, talent relocation support and recruitment assistance.
The benefits also include EPF reimbursement, faculty development support, rental assistance, certification subsidies, electricity tariff rebates, property tax reimbursement, telecom infrastructure support, and assistance for events and conferences.
Bengaluru Urban will receive a focused set of six research and development and talent-oriented incentives, while Indian Global Capability Centres (GCCs) operating in the state will be brought under the incentive net.
Incentive caps and eligibility thresholds have been raised, and the policy prioritises growth-focused investments for both new and expanding units.
Beyond incentives, the government focuses on infrastructure and innovation interventions.
A flagship proposal in the policy is the creation of Techniverse -- integrated, technology-enabled enclaves developed through a public-private partnership model inside future Global Innovation Districts.
These campuses will offer plug-and-play facilities, artificial intelligence and machine learning and cybersecurity labs, advanced testbeds, experience centres, and disaster-resistant command centres.
There will also be a Statewide Digital Hub Grid and a Global Test Bed Infrastructure Network, linking public and private research and development, and innovation facilities across Karnataka.
The government has proposed a Women Global Tech Missions Fellowship for 1,000 mid-career women technologists, an IT Talent Return Programme to absorb experienced professionals returning from abroad, and broad-based skill and faculty development reimbursements.
Shared corporate transport routes in Bengaluru and tier-two cities will be designed with Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation and other transport entities to support worker mobility.
The government said the policy is the outcome of an extensive research and consultation process involving TCS, Infosys, Wipro, IBM, HCL, Tech Mahindra, Cognizant, HP, Google, Accenture and NASSCOM, along with sector experts and stakeholder groups.
It estimates an outlay of Rs 967.12 crore over five years, comprising Rs 754.62 crore for incentives and Rs 212.50 crore for interventions such as Techniverse campuses, digital grid development, global outreach missions and talent programmes.
