Air India Crash: Families of Victims Receive Rs 25 Lakh Compensation; Tata Group Establishes Welfare Trust

Air India has disbursed Rs 25 lakh in interim compensation to the families of 147 of the 229 passengers who died in the tragic crash of Flight 171 on June 12. Additionally, 19 others who lost their lives at the crash site have also received the compensation. The interim payment is aimed at addressing the immediate financial needs of the affected families and will be adjusted against the final compensation amount to be determined later.

The airline expressed its solidarity with the victims and their families, stating that it stands by them during this difficult time. Documentation for 52 more families has been verified, and they will receive the interim compensation progressively.

Furthermore, The Tata Group has established the 'AI-171 Memorial and Welfare Trust' in memory of the victims. The Trust has committed to providing an ex-gratia payment of Rs 1 crore for each deceased individual and contributing to the reconstruction of the BJ Medical College Hostel, which was damaged in the crash.

The Trust will also offer support to first responders, healthcare workers, disaster relief teams, social workers, and government personnel who were involved in the post-accident response, addressing any trauma or distress they may have encountered.

According to the source: Times of India.