Nagpur, March 1 Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced compensation of Rs 2 lakh each for the families of those who died in the explosion at the detonator packing unit of mining and industrial explosives manufacturer SBL Energy Limited in Nagpur on Sunday, as well as Rs 50,000 each for the injured.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said his government would provide Rs 5 lakh each to the families of the deceased, while the concerned company will also provide financial aid to the families of those affected.
At least 17 people were killed and 18 others were injured in the powerful explosion at the SBL Energy Limited unit in Raulgaon in Katol tehsil here.
In a post on X, PM Modi said the incident was deeply distressing.
"My condolences to the families of the deceased. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. The local administration is assisting those affected," he said.
Modi said an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister National Relief Fund (PMNRF) would be given to the next of kin of each deceased, while the injured would be given Rs 50,000.
In a post on the X account of the CMO, Fadnavis said the Maharashtra government will provide financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to the heirs of those who died in the blast. Additionally, the concerned company will also provide financial aid to their families, he added.
