Odisha CM Announces Rs 4 Lakh Ex-Gratia for Families of Workers Killed in Tamil Nadu Gas Leak

Bhubaneswar, June 22 (UDN): Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh each for the next of kin of Odia workers who lost their lives in the tragic ammonia gas leak incident at a seafood processing and export unit in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur district.

The financial assistance will be provided from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF), according to an official statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO).

Expressing profound grief over the incident, Chief Minister Majhi conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families and assured them of all possible support from the State Government during this difficult period.

“The Odisha Government stands firmly with the affected families and is committed to extending all necessary assistance,” the Chief Minister said.

In a bid to coordinate rescue, relief and rehabilitation measures, the State Government has deputed a three-member team to Tamil Nadu. The team has already reached the affected site to assess the situation and facilitate support for the affected Odia workers.

According to the CMO, the Odisha Government is maintaining constant communication with the Tiruvallur district administration and the Tamil Nadu Government to monitor rescue operations, treatment of the injured and other relief measures.

On the direction of the Chief Minister, Chief Secretary Anu Garg also held discussions with her Tamil Nadu counterpart to ensure proper medical treatment and necessary assistance for the affected Odia workers.

The tragic incident occurred on Sunday following an ammonia gas leak at a private seafood processing and export unit in Tiruvallur district, affecting several migrant workers, including many from Odisha.