₹ 1 million compensation for the family of a government employee

Minister Ajay Dharam Singh presents a compensation check to the family of a deceased employee during Kannada Rajyotsava celebrations in Raichur on November 1, 2026. | Photo credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

Under the state government employees’ pay package scheme, a compensation check of ₹ 1 million has been handed over to the family of Sharanappa, an employee of the social welfare department in Deodurg, Karnataka, who died in a road accident.

The check was presented by Karnataka Minister for Minor Irrigation, Science and Technology Ajay Dharam Singh during the Kannada Rajyotsava celebrations organized at the Mahatma Gandhi District Stadium in Raichur on November 1.

The handover was facilitated in coordination with officials from the State Bank of India (SBI) and the Raichur district unit of the Karnataka State Government Employees Association.

Dr. Ajay Singh expressed his condolences to the bereaved family and highlighted the role of government insurance schemes in providing essential financial security to families in times of crisis.

The minister recalled Sharanappa’s services and assured the family that both the Karnataka government and the employees’ association would stand by them in their time of grief.

Speaking on the occasion, Krishna Shavantageri, president of the Raichur district unit of the State Government Employees Association, urged the victim’s family to use the compensation funds judiciously to ensure their children’s education and ensure long-term stability of the household.

Deputy Commissioner Poovitha S., Zilla Panchayat CEO Ishwar Kumar Kandoo, Superintendent of Police Arunangshu Giri, Raichur Municipal Corporation Commissioner Jubin Mohapatra and SBI representative Sitabai were among those present.

Published – 03 Nov 2026 10:29 IST