Vedanta Power on Monday announced the completion of compensation disbursement to families of those killed and injured in a boiler-related incident at its power plant in Chhattisgarh's Sakti district earlier this month.
Compensation details
In a statement, the company said it has provided financial assistance of Rs 35 lakh each to the families of the deceased, while Rs 15 lakh has been disbursed to each of those injured in the accident. The compensation has already been released to all 35 affected individuals and families, it confirmed.
Additional support measures
Vedanta Power is also exploring employment opportunities for family members of the deceased and will support the education of their children up to Class 12. Skill development opportunities will be extended through its training centres to enhance the employability of dependents.
We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives in this tragic incident. Our thoughts remain with the bereaved families, and we are committed to supporting them in every possible way, said Vedanta Power CEO Rajinder Singh Ahuja.
Incident background
An explosion occurred in a steel tube carrying high-pressure steam at Unit-1 of the company's plant in Singhitarai on April 14, killing 25 people and leaving several others severely injured. The unit was being operated and maintained by NTPC GE Power Services Ltd (NGSL), a joint venture of NTPC and GE, the company said. Chhattisgarh police have registered an FIR against Vedanta group chairman Anil Agarwal and others in connection with the incident.
