With several Covid-19 deaths being reported among its employees, the public sector Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced a scheme to provide families of victims monthly payments for sustenance.
The “financial assistance scheme for the dependents of deceased employees” was announced by the HAL management on June 28. It aims to provide monthly payments of Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000 in the case of workmen, and Rs 20,000 to Rs 50,000 in the case of officers who died since January 1, 2020 by any cause other than suicide.
“The Covid-19 pandemic has led to an unprecedented situation, creating a sense of uncertainty among people. The sudden death of an employee while in service has cascading psychological, social and economic effects on the family,” read a letter written by D Deepak, the general manager (HR) of the company, on June 28.
