South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) Mayor Anamika and Delhi BJP president Adesh Gupta on Tuesday handed over a cheque of Rs 10 lakh and appointment letter to the wife of deceased Dr Nezam Alam who died due to Covid-19 while serving people during the pandemic.
Mayor stated that SDMC is making all efforts to help the families of those employees who sacrificed their lives due to Corona.
Anamika further informed that Dr Nezam Alam, age 41 Years working in Najafgarh zone since 2008 and doing his Covid-19 duty since April 2020 under District Magistrate of South West District.
While on Covid-19 duty, he was detected corona positive, Dr Nezam Alam fought bravely but he lost his battle against Covid-19 on October 27 morning.
He was a sincere worker, a true Covid warrior
active worker full of zest and enthusiasm.
Praising the efforts made by SDMC, Delhi BJP president Adesh Gupta said that the civic body has fulfilled its promises by helping out families of those employees who lost their lives on duty.
The Mayor informed that the Corporation has given ex-gratia of Rs 10 Lakh to 12 families of doctors, Safai Saniks, teachers and medical staff who have sacrificed their lives. He demanded immediate release of Rs 1 Crore by the Delhi Government to these families as the Government has not fulfilled its promise despite the promise.
“The Delhi Government is treating Covid warriors poorly by not giving adequate compensation to families of those who died while serving the people,” he said.