TN CM announces ₹5,000 incentive for 1.17 lakh police personnel
The Hindu
The announcement was made in view of the service rendered by police personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday announced a cash incentive of ₹5,000 to over 1.17 lakh police personnel across the State, in view of their service rendered during the COVID-19 pandemic. “During the first and second wave, all frontline workers, including police personnel, have been working on the ground, even risking their lives. This is to recognise their essential services and to encourage them,” an official release said.More Related News
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