₹2 Lakh Ex-Gratia Announced by PM for Chennai Building Collapse Victims
PM Modi Announces ₹2 Lakh Compensation for Families of Chennai Building Collapse Victims; Injured to Receive ₹50,000
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced an ex-gratia payment of ₹2 lakh for the families of each individual who lost their lives in the recent building collapse at the North Chennai Thermal Power Station construction site in Ennore. Injured workers will receive ₹50,000 each. The tragic accident claimed nine lives and left five others injured.
Expressing grief over the incident, Modi tweeted on X, “Saddened by the mishap due to the collapse of a building in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. My thoughts are with the affected people and their families in this difficult hour. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured.”
The collapse occurred when an arch under construction fell from a height of nearly 30 feet, trapping several migrant workers. The injured were immediately rushed to Stanley Government Hospital in North Chennai, with some still in serious condition.
The ex-gratia payment underscores the government’s commitment to supporting the victims and their families during this time of distress, ensuring relief to those impacted by the tragedy.
