Ward Boy Working In OPD Across From COVID Ward Covered Under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package (Insurance Scheme): Allahabad High

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a ward boy working in an OPD is eligible for the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package (PMGKP). This decision came in response to a petition filed by the deceased ward boy's widow, whose husband had contracted COVID-19 while on duty. The court emphasized that frontline health workers, including those in non-COVID wards and OPDs, are entitled to compensation under the PMGKP. The judgment underscores the significance of extending benefits to all healthcare workers, not just those directly handling COVID-19 patients, as they are also exposed to substantial risk. The court directed the insurance company to process the claim promptly.