(a) whether any compensation has been provided to the families of personnel / civilians who died during the fire incident at Central Ammunition Depot (CAD) Pulgaon, Maharashtra;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor? |
| ANSWER |
MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)
(a) to (c): Next of Kin (NoK) of the defence personnel/civilians, who died during fire incident on 31st May, 2016 at Central Ammunition Depot (CAD) Pulgaon, Maharashtra are entitled for various terminal benefits/compensations which include Group Insurance, Special Family Pension, Death cum Retirement Gratuity, Ex-gratia lump sum compensation, Provident Fund etc. Admissible amount and payment made so far is given at Annexure. Some other payments have also been made from Chief Minister’s Relief fund, Army Ordnance Corps Regimental Association fund, Assured Decent Last Rites Scheme.
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