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Air India has provided Rs 25 lakh in interim compensation to 147 families affected by the AI171 crash. The Tata Group has established a trust pledging Rs 1 crore per victim for additional support. The trust will also aid in rebuilding damaged infrastructure and assisting first responders. Documentation for 52 more families is being processed for further compensation.

Key Points: Air India Pays Rs 25 Lakh Interim Compensation to 147 AI171 Crash Families

  • Rs 25 lakh interim compensation released to 147 families
  • Tata Trust pledges Rs 1 crore per victim
  • Support for B.J. Medical College Hostel rebuilding
  • Aid for first responders and medical personnel
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Air India releases interim compensation to families of 147 of 229 deceased passengers and 19 killed at AI 171 crash site

Air India disburses interim compensation to 147 families of AI171 crash victims, with Rs 1 crore pledged by Tata Trust for each deceased.

"Air India stands in solidarity with the families and those affected by the AI171 accident. – Air India"

New Delhi, July 26

Air India has released Rs 25 lakh in interim compensation payments to the families of 147 of the 229 passengers who lost their lives, in the tragic crash of the Air India Flight 171 on June 12, and 19 who were killed in the accident site.

The interim payment of Rs 25 lakh per family was initiated over a month ago to support the immediate financial needs of the bereaved. These payments will be adjusted against the final compensation to be determined later.

In a statement on Saturday, Air India reaffirmed its commitment to the victims and their loved ones: "Air India stands in solidarity with the families and those affected by the AI171 accident. We continue to mourn their loss and remain fully committed to providing support during this difficult time" the airline said.

Additionally, the airline noted that documentation for 52 more families has been verified, with interim compensation to be disbursed to them progressively.

Air India has, so far, released the interim compensation to the families of 147 of the 229 deceased passengers and also the 19 who lost their lives at the accident site. In addition, the requisite documents of 52 others have been verified, to whose families the interim compensation will be released progressively, the statement reads.

The Tata Group has also established The AI-171 Memorial and Welfare Trust in memory of the victims. The Trust has pledged an ex-gratia payment of Rs 1 crore for each deceased individual. It will also support the rebuilding of the B.J. Medical College Hostel infrastructure, which was damaged in the accident, and provide assistance to first responders, medical personnel, and other support workers affected by the tragedy.

The Tata Group has also registered 'The AI-171 Memorial and Welfare Trust', dedicated to the victims of the unfortunate accident. The Trust has pledged an ex-gratia payment of Rs 1 crore in respect of each of the deceased, and support for rebuilding the B.J. Medical College Hostel infrastructure, which was damaged in the accident, as per the statement.

The Trust will also provide aid and assistance for alleviation of any trauma or distress suffered by the first responders, medical and disaster relief professionals, social workers, and governmental staff who provided invaluable institutional support and service in the aftermath of the accident, statement further said.

- ANI

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Priya S
The Tata Group's initiative with the Memorial Trust is commendable 🙏 Rs 1 crore ex-gratia plus rebuilding infrastructure shows real corporate responsibility. More Indian companies should learn from this.
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Arjun K
My cousin was among the first responders. Good to see the Trust will help them too - these frontline workers often get forgotten after such tragedies. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
As an expat living in Mumbai, I'm impressed by how India handles such disasters. The comprehensive support system being put in place is better than what I've seen in many Western countries.
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Vikram M
Money can never replace lives lost, but at least the families won't face financial hardships. Hope the investigation reveals what really caused the crash to prevent future tragedies.
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Nisha Z
The medical college hostel rebuilding is a thoughtful gesture. Many students from poor families stay there - their education shouldn't suffer because of this accident.

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