nThe Delhi Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday gave the go ahead for the two proposals of Education and Health department. In first proposal, the Chief Minister extended its cash incentive policy to sportsperson who excel in their respective fields.
According to Delhi Government officials, a provision of Rs 15 crore has been made. The Delhi Cabinet also cleared emergency procurement of anti-rabies vaccine in Government hospitals.
"The step has been initiated to encourage sportsmanship and to motivate Delhi youth to participate in games," the chief minister said. According to a statement issued by the government, "In last four to five years, Delhi Sportspersons have excelled in many games and they have shown extraordinary performances in different international and national tournaments".
Inorder to reap the benefits of Delhi Government's revised scheme, a player should be a bonafide resident of Delhi for the last three years. "Players will be provided incentive only once in a year for all his/her international as well as national achievements. While the player will be provided incentive separately for all positions (Gold, Silver and Bronze medals) obtained by him/her in International Tournaments. Cash incentive on account of National achievements will be disbursed to those players only, who have represented Delhi State in national championships," Delhi Government said.
In another decision, Delhi Cabinate also approved a proposal of Health Department for the procurement of Anti Rabies Vaccine (ARV) and also granted its ex-post facto approval for the already purchased ARV by the Department.
The Cabinet approved the procurement of 80,000 vials of the Anti Rabies vaccine on a single bid basis and granted its ex-post facto approval for the already procured 40,000 vials.
Claiming shortage of ARVs, Delhi government had conducted a meeting under the Chairmanship of Delhi government Health Services (DGHS)
To tackle the situation, a meeting under the Chairmanship of DGHS, Government of India, was held in Nirman Bhawan to find out the solution.
"In the meeting various decisions were taken to tackle the situation. It was decided all organisations shall make all the possible effort to overcome the shortage and if required, this vaccine may be procured from the public sector undertaking and other State Medical Service Corporations," Delhi government said.