In a major step towards delivering long-pending justice and economic rehabilitation to families affected by the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, the Delhi Cabinet on Wednesday approved a policy to provide compassionate employment to dependants of the riot victims.
The decision was taken during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who said the new policy marked an important step towards resolving cases of employment assistance that have remained pending for nearly two decades.
“The new policy is a concrete step to expedite long-pending cases of employment assistance that could not be completed due to administrative delays since the 2007 Cabinet decision,” Gupta said. “Our government is determined to ensure that no eligible family faces further delay.”
According to the Chief Minister’s Office, the policy aims to address the grievances of families who have been waiting for justice and economic rehabilitation for over 40 years. It provides a structured and time-bound mechanism to ensure eligible families receive government employment under compassionate grounds.