The Karnataka government has taken a significant step towards providing relief to the families affected by the tragic oxygen shortage incident at Chamarajanagar during the Covid-19 pandemic. Authorities have now moved to offer government employment to the dependents of the victims.
Official Letters Issued for Special Recruitment
The Chamarajanagar Institute of Medical Sciences (CIMS) has formally begun the process. The institute has dispatched official letters to the eligible dependents of the victims, informing them about the provision of employment under a special recruitment drive. This action directly follows the state government's commitment to support the bereaved families.
Families Urged to Submit Documents
In the communication sent out, CIMS has instructed the recipients to submit all necessary documents at the earliest opportunity. This prompt submission is crucial for the administration to process the job appointments without delay. The move is seen as a critical part of fulfilling the long-pending assurance made to the families who suffered an irreplaceable loss.
A Long-Awaited Step Towards Justice
The oxygen tragedy in Chamarajanagar, which occurred during the devastating second wave of Covid-19, led to multiple patient deaths due to a reported shortage of medical oxygen. The incident sparked widespread outrage and calls for accountability and compensation. The offer of government jobs is a key component of the state's remedial measures aimed at providing sustainable livelihood support to the affected kin.
This development, reported on 15 December 2025, marks a concrete administrative action in the case. While the financial and legal aspects of the tragedy have been addressed in part, the provision of secure employment is expected to offer long-term economic stability to the victims' families. The state's initiative underscores its responsibility towards citizens who faced systemic failures during the health crisis.
