Dhan Varsha Plan 866

Dhan Varsha Plan 866

LIC Dhan Varsha Plan 866 (Table No. 866) is a Single Premium, Non-Linked, Non-Participating, individual life insurance savings plan, launched on 17th October 2022 by the Life Insurance Corporation of India.

Dhan Varsha Plan 866 combines protection and guaranteed savings, offering guaranteed additions of up to ₹75 per ₹1,000 sum assured—making it one of the most attractive guaranteed return plans for investors looking for safety, returns, and life cover in one go.

  • One-Time Premium Payment
  • Guaranteed Additions (Not Market-Linked)
  • Savings + Insurance + Tax Benefit
  • Single Premium: Pay once and enjoy coverage for 10 or 15 years.
  • Guaranteed Additions: Up to ₹75 per ₹1,000 sum assured every year.
  • Maturity Benefit: Basic Sum Assured + Total Guaranteed Additions.
  • Death Benefit: Full Sum Assured + Accrued Guaranteed Additions.
  • Loan Facility: Available after 3 months.
  • Surrender Option: Policy can be surrendered any time during the term.
  • Rider Options: Two optional riders to enhance coverage.
  • Tax Benefits: Under Section 80C for premium and Section 10(10D) for maturity.
ParameterOption 1 & 2 – Conditions
Minimum Entry Age3 years (for 15-year term)
8 years (for 10-year term)
Maximum Entry Age (Option 1)60 years
Maximum Entry Age (Option 2)40 years (10-year term)
35 years (15-year term)
Policy Term10 years / 15 years
Premium PaymentOne-time (Single Premium Only)
Minimum Sum Assured₹1,25,000
Maximum Sum AssuredNo upper limit
Risk Coverage StartsImmediately, or at age 8/2 years post-policy for minors
Lock-in Period1 year
Loan AvailabilityAfter 3 months
SurrenderAllowed anytime during policy term

LIC Dhan Varsha is a non-participating plan—this means no bonus or FAB, but instead it offers fixed guaranteed additions every year.

  • You get up to ₹75 per ₹1,000 Sum Assured as a guaranteed addition every policy year.

If the policyholder survives the full policy term, the maturity benefit will be:

Basic Sum Assured + Accrued Guaranteed Additions
(Tax-free under Section 10(10D))

After Commencement of Risk:

If the policyholder dies after the risk cover has started:

Before Commencement of Risk (for minors):

If the policyholder dies before the risk cover begins:

Enhance your protection by adding these optional riders:

Rider NameAvailability
LIC’s Accidental Death & Disability Benefit RiderOptional
LIC’s New Term Assurance RiderOptional

Let’s take an example to understand the benefits clearly:

Policyholder: Ramesh

DetailValue
Age30 Years
Policy Term15 Years
Sum Assured₹10,00,000
Single Premium Paid₹9,26,654
Policy Purchase Year2022
Maturity Year2037
Maturity Age45 Years
Guaranteed Additions₹75,000/year
Total Guaranteed Additions₹11,25,000 (15 years)
Maturity Amount₹21,50,000 (approx)
YearAgePremium PaidGuaranteed Addition (GA)Maturity
202230₹9,26,654₹75,000
202331₹0₹75,000
202432₹0₹75,000
202533₹0₹75,000
202634₹0₹75,000
202735₹0₹75,000
202836₹0₹75,000
202937₹0₹75,000
203038₹0₹75,000
203139₹0₹75,000
203240₹0₹75,000
203341₹0₹75,000
203442₹0₹75,000
203543₹0₹75,000
203644₹0₹75,000
203745₹0₹75,000₹21,50,000
FeatureDescription
Risk CoverageTill end of the policy term
Risk Commencement for ChildrenAfter 2 years of policy or when child turns 8 (whichever earlier)
Proposal FormsForm No. 300 and 360
Cooling-off Period15 days from receipt of policy document
BackdatingPermitted within same financial year
Assignment/NominationAllowed under this plan
Tax Deduction (Sec 80C)Premium eligible for deduction
Maturity Proceeds (Sec 10(10D))Tax-free if conditions met
Suicide ClauseIf suicide occurs within 12 months, 80% of premium is refunded (excluding taxes)
AdvantageBenefit Description
💸 One-Time PremiumNo need to remember multiple payments
📈 Guaranteed AdditionsAssured growth every year
🛡️ Complete ProtectionLife cover during the entire policy term
🏦 Liquidity OptionLoan available after 3 months
🔁 Easy ExitCan be surrendered anytime
📜 Tax BenefitsAvailable on premium and returns
🧾 No Market Risk100% risk-free, government-regulated plan

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