New Delhi: Vedanta Power on Monday said it has completed compensation payments to families of those killed and injured in the boiler-related accident at its Raigarh plant in Chhattisgarh, adding that further support measures are underway. The company said Rs 35 lakh has been paid to each family of the deceased, while those injured have received Rs 15 lakh each.
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"The compensation has already been released to all 35 affected individuals and families," the company said.
Beyond immediate compensation, Vedanta Power said it is working on employment options for family members of those who died in the incident. It also committed to supporting the education of their children up to Class 12.
Skill development programmes will be offered through the company’s training centres to improve employability of dependents, it said.
"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," Vedanta Power CEO Rajinder Singh Ahuja said.
Detailing its response, the company said operations at the site were halted immediately after the incident, and emergency protocols were activated. The area was secured and injured workers were transported to hospitals in Raigarh, Kharsia and Raipur with assistance from local authorities.
Vedanta Power said it has set up a central crisis management team to oversee relief and rehabilitation efforts. Measures include full medical treatment, continued salaries for injured workers, counselling services and logistical support such as accommodation for visiting family members.
An around-the-clock helpline — 'Vedanta Samvedna Kendra' — has also been established to assist affected families and provide updates.
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The company said it is cooperating with regulatory and investigating authorities to determine the cause of the incident. The accident occurred on April 14 at the company’s power plant in Singhitarai village, where an explosion in a steel tube carrying high-pressure steam from the boiler to the turbine killed 25 workers and left several others with severe burn injuries.
Following the incident, Chhattisgarh police registered an FIR against Agarwal and others.