<p>Karnataka has tweaked its order on compensating BPL families for Covid-19 deaths by removing the clause that said only those households where a ‘working’ member died would get the money. </p>.<p>The government had ordered the payment of ex-gratia of Rs 1 lakh to BPL families that lose a member due to the virus. The order required the death of a ‘working’ member of the family, which has been changed to state that the death of any member of a BPL household would be eligible for the ex-gratia. </p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/covid-19-booster-shot-likely-to-protect-against-omicron-says-virologist-1057133.html">Covid-19 booster shot likely to protect against Omicron, says virologist</a></strong></p>.<p>Also, the government has specified that there is no age limit for ex-gratia. Earlier, the government said Rs 1 lakh will be paid in case an adult member died. </p>.<p>The government has received more than 7,000 applications seeking the ex-gratia of Rs 1 lakh. </p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
<p>Karnataka has tweaked its order on compensating BPL families for Covid-19 deaths by removing the clause that said only those households where a ‘working’ member died would get the money. </p>.<p>The government had ordered the payment of ex-gratia of Rs 1 lakh to BPL families that lose a member due to the virus. The order required the death of a ‘working’ member of the family, which has been changed to state that the death of any member of a BPL household would be eligible for the ex-gratia. </p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/covid-19-booster-shot-likely-to-protect-against-omicron-says-virologist-1057133.html">Covid-19 booster shot likely to protect against Omicron, says virologist</a></strong></p>.<p>Also, the government has specified that there is no age limit for ex-gratia. Earlier, the government said Rs 1 lakh will be paid in case an adult member died. </p>.<p>The government has received more than 7,000 applications seeking the ex-gratia of Rs 1 lakh. </p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
