LIC New Jeevan Nidhi is a combined protection and savings life insurance plan that offers death cover during the deferment period and annuity upon survival. The minimum basic sum assured is ₹1,00,000 and premiums paid qualify for tax exemptions under section 80CCC of the Income Tax Act. The policy allows for benefits upon vesting, provides a death benefit, guaranteed additions, and the potential for participation in the corporation's profits from the sixth year onwards.