Case Study: Braving record heatwaves under a climate risk transfer scheme

This case study highlights the story of Bhagyashree Benn, a semi-skilled worker who suffered a heat stroke last summer, causing health issues and income loss. She later enrolled in the Climate Risk Insurance (CRI) scheme, which provides financial protection against extreme heat for urban poor workers. After attending a training workshop, she successfully claimed INR 750 when temperatures exceeded 43.7°C. Bhagyashree Ben plans to continue participating in the scheme and suggests expanding coverage to include other weather risks like heavy rain and strong winds.