VCK MP urges Centre to extend PMGKP scheme to health workers

“I was shocked to learn that the government had stopped the PMGKP insurance scheme at the critical time when the second wave of COVID-19 is hitting the country. The decision to stop the scheme will disturb the morale of the health workers and will weaken the already deteriorating situation,” said Ravikumar, in a letter written to Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan. 

The PMGKP was introduced to provide a safety net to the health workers who are fighting COVID-19, but it was stopped on March 24, this year. According to the Indian Medical Association (IMA), 734 doctors have died due to COVID-19 till February 3. 

Ravikumar said that the PMGKP scheme should be extended and dues should be paid for the families of the deceased health workers. 

Ravikumar, in a tweet, also said that if the shortage in COVID-19 vaccines continue, Tamil Nadu will be pushed to a condition similar to Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh. He also urged politicians to cancel their political campaigns like Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to prevent the further spread of COVID-19.