Tata Group Announces ₹1 Crore Compensation For Kin Of Air India Crash Victims, Offers Support To Rebuild BJ Medical Hostel
Tata Group Announces ₹1 Crore Compensation For Kin Of Air India Crash Victims, Offers Support To Rebuild BJ Medical Hostel
Ahmedabad, June 12, 2025:
In a compassionate gesture following the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171 near Ahmedabad airport, the Tata Group has announced a compensation of ₹1 crore for the families of each victim who lost their life in the accident.
The announcement was made by Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran through a post on social media, where he expressed deep sorrow over the incident that claimed over 200 lives. The Gatwick-bound flight, carrying 242 people including 230 passengers and 12 crew members, crashed into a residential area in Meghaninagar shortly after takeoff on Thursday afternoon.
We are deeply anguished by the tragic event involving Air India Flight 171.
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“We are deeply anguished by the tragic event involving Air India Flight 171. No words can adequately express the grief we feel at this moment,” Chandrasekaran said in a statement shared on Tata Group’s official handle on X (formerly Twitter). “Tata Group will provide ₹1 crore to the families of each person who has lost their life in this tragedy.”
In addition to the compensation, the group has pledged to bear the full medical expenses of all those injured in the crash. The company will also extend support towards rebuilding the doctors’ hostel at BJ Medical College, which was severely damaged in the accident. The aircraft had crashed into the hostel building while medical students were having lunch in the mess, triggering panic and casualties among residents.
“We will provide support in the rebuilding of BJ Medical College’s hostel and remain steadfast in standing with the affected families and communities during this unimaginable time,” the statement added.
According to the FAIMA Doctors Association, the wife of a resident doctor was among the deceased, while several MBBS students and relatives of resident doctors remain missing. Two to three students are currently in intensive care, and about 50 others who were hospitalised are reported to be in stable condition.
The Tata Group, which owns Air India, has reiterated its commitment to assist the victims’ families and aid the affected community during this difficult period.
