Family Of Delhi Government Employee Who Died Of Covid Gets ₹ 1 Crore Compensation

New Delhi:

Delhi minister Raaj Kumar Anand on Monday met with the family members of COVID-19 warrior Anil Kumar Garg, who lost his life during the pandemic, and handed over a cheque of Rs 1 crore as honorarium, officials said.

Recalling Garg’s contributions, Social Welfare Minister Anand said his 36 years of dedicated service as a manager in the Delhi Transport Corporation would never be forgotten.

Garg, who succumbed to COVID-19 on May 29, 2021, is survived by his wife Babita Garg and their three children.

Anand said that the Delhi government will provide all possible assistance to the families of Covid warriors who lost their lives during the pandemic.

कैबिनेट मंत्री श्री @RaajKumarAnand1 ने DTC में कार्यरत Covid Warrior दिवंगत श्री अनिल कुमार गर्ग के परिवार को ₹1 करोड़ सम्मान राशि का चेक सौंपा

कोरोना महामारी के दौरान COVID 19 संक्रमण के चलते 29/05/2021 को उनकी मृत्यु हो गई थी

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“The Kejriwal government stands firm by each COVID-19 warrior and is committed to supporting their families in challenging times,” the minister said.