Anand Parbat Murder: Rs5 l given to Girl’s Parents
Delhi Government on Thursday handed over the Rs5 lakh cheque to the parents of late Meenakshi, who was brutally murdered at Anand Parbat last month. This amount had been announced under the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. The cheque was handed over to late Meenakshi’s parents by Women and Child Development Minister Sandeep Kumar at the office of District Magistrate (West), Rampura, in presence of concerned officials. The Minister also announced an additional compensation of Rs5.25 lakh for the family, which will be provided under the Delhi Victim Compensation Scheme 2011. This will include the amount for the treatment of late Meenakshi’s mother.
Delhi Rural Development Board okays 315 schemes
The Delhi Rural Development Board (DRDB) on Thursday gave clearance to 315 schemes, including for improving roads, drains , water body, community centre, park , cremation ground and play ground worth Rs480.99 crore. All the works and projects are related to rural villages and areas. DRDB chairman Gopal Rai said the AAP Government will take all necessary steps to improve the condition of roads, parks, small drains and multipurpose community halls as well to ensure supply of water and electricity in all rural areas.