Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Retired Anganwadi Helper Dies Awaiting Retirement Grant
Rukhmabai Bhurke, a retired Anganwadi helper from Hingoli district, died before receiving her retirement grant of ₹75,000.
Her family says the delay in getting the money meant she couldn't get the medical treatment she needed.
They blame the government for not giving her the money on time.
The family is very upset and says if the money had come earlier, she might still be alive.
The government official in charge couldn't be reached for a response.
Rukhmabai Bhurke, a retired Anganwadi helper, died before receiving her lump-sum retirement grant of ₹75,000.
Her family alleges the delay in disbursing the grant deprived her of timely medical treatment.
She retired about a year and a half ago, but the grant was not disbursed within the expected three months.
Her family urgently needed the money for her medical expenses but did not receive it.
The family holds the authorities responsible for the delay and her subsequent death.
- Who
- Rukhmabai Bhurke, a retired Anganwadi helper from Tondapur village in Kalamnuri tehsil of Hingoli district
- What
- Died before receiving her lump-sum retirement grant
- When
- About eight days ago
- Where
- Tondapur village in Kalamnuri tehsil of Hingoli district
- Why
- Allegedly due to the delay in disbursing the financial assistance, which deprived her of timely medical treatment
Family's Allegations
Government's Responsibility
Delay in Grant Disbursement
Family's Allegations
The family alleges that the delay in receiving the retirement grant deprived Rukhmabai of timely medical treatment.
Government's Responsibility
The government is responsible for ensuring timely disbursement of retirement grants to retired employees.
- Name
- Rukhmabai Bhurke
- Age
- 60
- Retirement Grant Amount
- ₹75,000
- Retirement Date
- About a year and a half ago
- Expected Disbursement Time
- Within three months of retirement or during the relevant financial year
- Date of Death
- About eight days ago