Department of Posts decides to extend payment of compensation of 10 lakh rupees to all postal employees including Gramin Dak Sevaks succumbing to the corona disease<br />''<br />''The Department of Posts has decided to extend payment of compensation of 10 lakh rupees to all postal employees including Gramin Dak Sevaks succumbing to the corona disease. Department said, the guidelines will come into effect with immediate effect and continue for the period till the crises of COVID-19 is over. The Department of Posts comes under essential services and the postal employees are performing various routine duties along with delivering COVID-19 tests kits, food packets, rations and essential medicines across the country.<br />''<br />''<br />