Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Karnataka to offer jobs to Chamarajanagar oxygen tragedy victims' families
A long time ago, in 2021, many people died in a hospital in Karnataka, India, because there wasn't enough oxygen for them.
This was during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The families of these people were very sad and asked the government for help.
The government promised to give jobs to one person from each family.
Now, the new government in Karnataka, led by the Congress party, is keeping that promise.
They will give the job offers on Republic Day, which is a special day in India.
The families are happy because they finally feel like they are getting some justice, even though they still remember the sad event.
Karnataka government to offer government jobs to one member from each family of the 36 victims who died due to oxygen shortage at Chamarajanagar district hospital in 2021.
Appointment orders to be distributed on Republic Day, January 26, 2025, as announced by district in-charge minister K Venkatesh.
The move is seen as the fulfilment of a promise made by the Congress party when it was in opposition, with senior leaders like Rahul Gandhi reiterating the commitment.
Families of the victims have expressed cautious relief, stating that the announcement brings a sense of closure to a painful chapter.
The government has stated that the initiative reflects its commitment to accountability, welfare, and compassionate governance.
- Who
- Families of 36 COVID-19 victims who died due to oxygen shortage at Chamarajanagar district hospital
- What
- Karnataka government to offer government jobs to one member from each victim's family
- When
- Appointment orders to be distributed on January 26, 2025 (Republic Day)
- Where
- Chamarajanagar district hospital, Karnataka, India
- Why
- To provide long-term support and financial stability to the affected families, fulfilling a promise made by the Congress party
- Date of Incident
- May 3, 2021
- Number of Victims
- 36
- Location
- Chamarajanagar district hospital, Karnataka
- Announcement Date
- January 2025 (exact date not specified)
- Appointment Distribution Date
- January 26, 2025 (Republic Day)
- Government in Power
- Congress
- Key Announcer
- K Venkatesh (district in-charge minister)