Telangana: NPDCL worker’s family gets Rs 1 crore as insurance

Jogun Naresh lost his life in an accident while on duty; his wife offered compassionate appointment in Electricity Department

Hyderabad: Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu on Monday handed over a cheque for Rs 1 crore as accident insurance to the family of Jogun Naresh, who lost his life in an accident while on duty under NPDCL. His wife Ramesh Shrimati was offered a compassionate appointment letter in the Electricity Department as well.

Speaking on the occasion at Praja Bhavan on Monday, Bhatti Vikramarka said that no government had provided such insurance coverage.

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“Providing both accident insurance and a compassionate appointment reflects the government’s vision, action, and humane approach,” he said, adding that the accident insurance scheme was first introduced in Singareni and later extended to the Electricity Department.