Delhi govt gives Rs 1 crore each to families of two frontline workers who died of Covid
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The Delhi government on Thursday provided financial assistance of Rs 1 crore each to the families of two frontline workers who contracted COVID-19 on duty and died fighting it.
''Late Munish Devi died due to COVID-19 on duty. On the orders of Arvind Kejriwal, I met her family members today, gave them an honorarium of Rs 1 crore, and assured them of all help in the future,'' Health Minister Satyendar Jain tweeted.
Jain also provided a financial aid of Rs 1 crore to the family of Dr Mithilesh Kumar Singh who succumbed to the viral disease while working at a hospital.
''The nation will forever be indebted to him for his services,'' he said.\R In 2020, the Delhi government had announced that it would provide financial assistance of Rs 1 crore to the families of all the frontline workers who contracted COVID-19 on duty and died.
Several frontline workers, including healthcare workers and police personnel, have received the financial assistance since the announcement.
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