The Delhi government on Tuesday provided an honorarium of Rs 1 crore to the family of a nurse who lost her life to Covid-19 while serving as a frontline warrior during the🌄 pandemic.
Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj met with the family of Gayatri Sharma, who had been serving as a nurse (ANM) at GTB Hospital since 1998 and was due to retire in January 2024. She was posted on duty at ꦗGhazipur Health Centre during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Bharadwaj said, "Throughout her many years of se💟rvice in the health department, she remained dedicated to serving the people. While the value of her life 🌌cannot be measured, this honorarium is a tribute from the Kejriwal government to the sacrifices made by the Corona warriors."
Gayatri Sharma is survived by her husband, Yajnadatt Sharma, and a son and a daughter. Daughter Megha is pursuing post-graduation, while son Gautam is studying at Hindu College, accord♑ing to an official statement ꧑issued by the health department.
