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New Delhi, October 11 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday handed over checks of Rs 1 crore each to the families of 11 government employees who lost their lives while performing their duties during the pandemic.
The Chief Minister said that this is not just financial assistance, but a heartfelt expression of deep gratitude and humble tribute to his service.
He said, “The courage and selfless service of these brave men will always be engraved in our hearts and will continue to teach the future generations the values of duty, compassion and devotion.”
Speaking at a simple function held at the Delhi Secretariat, the Chief Minister remarked that no government can truly compensate for the loss of human lives. Nevertheless, it is the moral duty of the government to provide all possible assistance to such families.
He said that it is a matter of pride for the Delhi Government that the families of these dedicated workers who served with full commitment during the pandemic have now got their due with respect.
The Chief Minister reiterated that the Delhi Government has always maintained the principle of ‘people first’ at the core of its governance model.
He further assured that the government will stand with these families through financial assistance and address their other needs and concerns. Delhi’s Social Welfare Minister Ravindra Indraj Singh was also present on this occasion.
The deceased employees, whose families received ex-gratia cheques, include V. Nangathanlian (Trade and Tax Department), Raj Bala Garg (GTB Hospital), Babita (CBPACS), Rohan Joshi (MCD), Dr. Ravinder Kumar Goyal (DGHS), Aniamma Reji (MAMC), Vishwajit Das (DTC), Rajesh Kumar (Education Department), Dr. Naveen Ram (BSF), Dr Vijay Singh Rajan (BSF), and Arun Sood (DHS).
The Chief Minister said that the dedication and spirit of service shown by these personnel will always be remembered as one of the brightest chapters in the history of Delhi.
Rekha Gupta said that COVID-19 is not only a public health crisis for the world, but also a personal tragedy for millions of families.
He said, “Today, we pay tribute to all those who lost their lives during the pandemic. This assistance is not compensation, but a symbol of the Delhi government’s sympathy and solidarity.”
The Chief Minister recalled that when the country was surrounded by fear and uncertainty during the pandemic, government doctors, nurses, paramedical staff, sanitation workers, teachers and other frontline workers were risking their lives in the service of the people.
“These brave men and women not only fulfilled their duties but also set an extraordinary example of humanity and devotion,” he said.
–IANS
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