Kerala Cabinet Approves ₹10 Lakh Assistance for Families of Valparai Accident Victims Without Insurance
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 07:15 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
The Kerala state cabinet decided to grant a financial aid of ₹10 lakh to each of the five victims of the Valparai accident who lacked insurance coverage. Other deceased individuals, such as teachers, are already covered by existing insurance schemes. The move aims to provide relief to affected families and close the compensation gap.
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