Centre, states announce ex-gratia amounts for victims of Patna-Indore Express accident

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Sunday announced an ex-gratia amount of Rs 3.5 lakh for the families of victims of Patna-Indore Express accident.At least 100 people were killed and over 100 others were injured after 14 coaches of Patna-Indore Express derailed near Kanpur Dehat at around 3:00am on Sunday. Rescue efforts are still on as many people are still feared trapped inside the coaches. 

Apart from Prabhu, several other state and central bodies have announced ex-gratia amounts for victims.

Here is a complete list:

Central Govt: Rs 2 Lakh for deceased’s family; Rs 50,000 for critically injuredRailway Ministry: Rs 3.5 Lakh for deceased’s family; Rs 50,000 for critically injured and Rs 25,000 for injuredUP Govt: Rs 5 Lakh for deceased’s family; Rs 50,000 for critically injured and Rs 25,000 for injuredMP Govt: Rs  2 Lakh for deceased’s family; Rs 50,000 for critically injured 

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