Minister Javadekar said: "We are felicitating doctors, nurses, station workers, police, bank and government employees for their hard work during COVID-19. Attack on them will not be tolerated. That is why we have brought an ordinance against such acts."
"We are giving them an appreciation letter with 40 people's signatures on it. We want to tell them that society has good views about them and we all appreciate their work. They are working hard. The entire country is with them," added the minister.
The Central government has brought an ordinance to end violence against health workers, making it a cognizable, non-bailable offence with imprisonment up to seven years for those found guilty.
Kamlesh Chanderia, Chief Nursing Officer, AIIMS-Delhi, told : "I am very happy after receiving the letter of appreciation. We are playing a vital role in the fight against COVID-19. I thank Union Minister Javadekar ji for appreciating us. This will motivate us to do better and work hard."
( With inputs from ANI )