Families of victims of fatal coal mines accidents will now get an ex-gratia amount ₹15 lakh for the death of their kin. This 300-per-cent hike in compensation amount was announced by Minister of Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi.
Speaking to coal miners at Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) in Odisha, Joshi said that this welfare measure will cover over 3.5 lakh families of miners working under Coal India and its subsidiaries in eight States.
Joshi said, “I announce enhancement in ex-gratia from ₹5 lakh to ₹15 lakh for the coal workers, both permanent as well as the contractors, in case of fatal mine accident.”
