The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI) monitors and supervises the development of India's insurance sector as established by parliament. IRDAI aims to promote growth, integrity, transparency, and consumer protection in the sector. The government has taken steps to accelerate expansion, including launching a pension scheme offering 8% returns over 10 years and redesigning IPO guidelines for insurance companies. The document advocates for increased public outreach and awareness efforts to support further growth in India's important and rapidly developing insurance industry.