Rs 10L compensation to on-duty postal staff if death caused due to Coronavirus

The Central Govt as approved to extend the existing Scheme as currently available for payment of compensation of Rs 10 lakhs to all Departmental employees of Department of Posts and all categories of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) succumbing to the Coronavirus disease while brought on duty. The Govt says guidelines have come into effect and will continue for the entire periods till the crises of COVID-19 is over.