Delhi CM gives ₹1cr each to kin of 11 govt staff who died on Covid duty

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta honored families of 11 deceased government employees with ₹1 crore each, recognizing their service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published on: Oct 12, 2025, 03:22:09 IST

By Snehil Sinha

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Chief minister Rekha Gupta handed over cheques of ₹1 crore each to the families of 11 government employees who died while performing their duties during the COVID-19 pandemic in a ceremony at the Delhi Secretariat on Saturday. Calling the gesture a “debt of gratitude” rather than financial aid, Gupta said the Delhi government was honouring those who served selflessly during a time of fear and uncertainty.

CM Gupta said the long-awaited ex-gratia assistance marks closure of administrative delays. (Vipin Kumar/HT photo)

“These are not just cheques, but a symbol of our gratitude for their service, sacrifice, and dedication. No amount of money can compensate for the loss of a human life, but it is our moral duty to support these families,” the CM said.

The beneficiaries included employees from the health, transport, education, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), and Border Security Force (BSF) departments. Gupta, joined by Delhi’s social welfare minister Ravindra Indraj Singh, said, “We will continue to stand with these families… Their loved ones’ service will never be forgotten.”

CM added that the long-awaited ex-gratia assistance marks closure of administrative delays, calling the initiative “an act of justice and remembrance.”

The 11 deceased employees whose families received the financial assistance include V Nangthanlian (driver with department of trade and taxes), Raj Bala Garg (nursing staff at GTB Hospital), Babita (nursing staff at CBPACS), Rohan Joshi (domestic breeding checker with MCD), Dr Ravinder Kumar Goel (DGHS), Aniyamma Reji (lab technician at MAMC), Biswajit Das (Deputy CGM at DTC), Rajesh Kumar (IT assistant with Department of Education), Dr Naveen Ram (IG/director with BSF), Dr Vijay Singh Rajan (medical commandant with BSF) and Arun Sood (pharmacist with DHS).

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Snehil Sinha
Snehil Sinha is an Assistant Editor with the Delhi Metro bureau of Hindustan Times, where she reports on politics, governance, public policy, urban infrastructure and transport, subjects that shape the everyday lives of millions in the national capital. Over a journalism career spanning 14 years, she has built a reputation for meticulous, data-driven reporting that combines on-ground perspectives with policy analysis. She began her career with The Indian Express before joining Hindustan Times, where she has reported extensively on civic administration and urban governance in Gurugram, Noida and now Delhi. Her reporting is distinguished by its clarity, depth and balance. Whether covering large-scale infrastructure projects, environmental challenges, transport reforms or government policy, she tries to translate complex administrative decisions into accessible, engaging stories without losing nuance. Her work reflects a strong command of public records, official data and field reporting, often connecting policy announcements with their impact on citizens. Her stories go beyond headlines to explain how governance decisions influence the city's growth, mobility and quality of life, making her work an important contribution to informed public discourse.Read More

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