Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package: Insurance scheme for health workers fighting COVID-19 extended
The insurance scheme for healthcare workers fighting COVID-19 has been extended further for a period of 180 days, and so far, 1,351 claims have been paid under it, the Union health ministry said on Wednesday. The current period of the policy under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package (PMGKP): Insurance Scheme for Health Care Workers Fighting COVID-19′ is ending on October 20, the ministry said in a statement.
“Since the COVID-19 pandemic has still not abated and deaths of health workers deployed for Covid-related duties are still being reported from different states/UTs (Union Territories), accordingly, the insurance policy has been extended with effect from 21.10.2021 for a further period of 180 days so as to continue to provide a safety
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