The Supreme Court of India has ordered the government to provide compensation to the victims of COVID-19, directing the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to frame guidelines for providing ex-gratia assistance to the families of those who have died due to the pandemic. The court's order was passed in response to a petition filed by a group of petitioners, who sought directions from the court to provide relief to the victims of COVID-19. The court observed that the pandemic had caused immense suffering and hardship to the people and that it was the duty of the state to provide assistance to those who had been affected. The court has directed the NDMA to frame guidelines for providing ex-gratia assistance to the families of those who have died due to COVID-19 and to ensure that the assistance is provided in a fair and transparent manner. The court's order has been welcomed by the families of the victims of COVID-19, who have been struggling to cope with the loss of their loved ones. The provision of compensation to the victims of COVID-19 is a significant development in the context of disaster management and is likely to have a positive impact on the ability of the government to respond to future disasters. The court's emphasis on the need for the government to provide assistance to those who have been affected by the pandemic has also underscored the importance of ensuring that the state fulfills its duty to protect the lives and livelihoods of its citizens. Overall, the Supreme Court's order is a significant step towards providing relief to the victims of COVID-19 and is likely to have a positive impact on the development of disaster management policies in India.