The Company Secretaries Benevolent Fund (CSBF) was established in 1976 by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India to provide financial assistance and security to members. The Fund provides up to Rs. 40,000 for medical expenses of members and their families, and Rs. 10,000 per child for education (up to 2 children) of deceased members' families. It also provides a Rs. 2,00,000 life insurance policy for members until age 60, and additional financial assistance of Rs. 1,00,000 to deceased members' families. To become a member, one pays a one-time Rs. 5,000 contribution which provides lifetime membership in the Fund.