Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:
(a) the number of people and doctors died across the country during the second wave of COVID-19, State/ UT-wise;
(b) whether the Government is formulating any scheme to provide relief to the families of these deceased persons; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND
FAMILY WELFARE
(DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)
(a): State/UT wise number of deaths due to COVID-19 for the months of March to June 2021 is at Annexure.
(b) & (C): Life insurance benefits are being provided under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package (PMGKP): Insurance Scheme for Health Workers Fighting COVID-19. The scheme provides a comprehensive personal accident cover of Rs. 50 lakhs to healthcare providers, including community health workers and private health workers drafted by the Government for COVID-19 related responsibilities, who may have to be in direct contact and care of COVID-19 patients and who may be at risk of being impacted by it. The benefits under the said scheme have been extended for a further period of 180 days (w.e.f. 24.04.2021).
As on 15th July 2021, a total no. of 921 doctors and healthcare workers have been paid insurance claim @50 lakh each under the said scheme.