Tribal Welfare Omkar Singh Markam visited Ashram Shala and met children

Bhopal : The Minister for Tribal Welfare Shri Omkar Singh Markam reached Adiwasi Balak Ashram Shala located in Patel Nagar of Bhopal and enquired about the death of the class 1 student. He interacted with the children pursuing study at the Ashram Shala and sought information from the superintendent, teachers and other staff members regarding the arrangements. He also expressed condolences to the family of the deceased student.

The Minister of Tribal Welfare announced a financial assistance of Rs. 2 lakh to the family of the deceased student on behalf of the State Government. The district administration has immediately provided assistance of Rs. 10,000 to the family of the deceased student under the Relief Scheme and Rs. 25,000 under the Student Welfare Scheme.

The Minister Shri Markam said that a departmental enquiry will be conducted into the incident of death of the student. A strict action will also be taken against the guilty officers/employees for the incident. Shri Markam inspected the lodging and food arrangements at the Ashram Shala. He instructed to pay special attention to cleanliness.