Maharashtra CM directs to provide Rs 50,000 assistance for families of Goregaon fire victims
Oct 07, 2023
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 7 : Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday directed for the immediate distribution of Rs 50,000 each to the affected families of the Jai Bhawani Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) building in Unnat Nagar, Goregaon, which suffered a fire accident.
The Chief Minister gave instructions to the municipal commissioner to fix the water supply of this building immediately, and to prepare a policy to install iron staircases on the outside of the SRA buildings as an emergency route.
Earlier on Friday, CM Eknath Shinde informed that instructions have been issued to the officials for the investigation into the Goregaon fire incident resulting in the deaths of eight people.
Speaking to reporters in Mumbai, Eknath Shinde said," The incident is saddening. I have been in contact with the Police Commissioner and Mahapalika Commissioner since morning. I have interacted with the patients in the hospital. All patients are out of danger and proper treatment is being given to those in ICU. I have given instructions to investigate the mishappening."
Maharashtra CM Shinde met those injured in the Goregaon fire incident, at Balasaheb Thackeray Trauma Care Center in Mumbai. In the aftermath of the incident, Ekanth Shinde also announced the fire audit of all such SRA buildings.
"An officer will be appointed for these survey cum fire audits," Maharashtra CMO said.
Eight deaths have been reported in the blaze that broke out in Jay Bhavani building in Mumbai's Goregaon building around 3 a.m. in the early hours of Friday.
CM Shinde said that the government will provide monetary help of Rs 5 lakh to their families.
"I am continuously speaking with the Municipal Commissioner and Police. What happened is unfortunate. I express my condolences to those who died. The government will provide monetary help of Rs 5 lakhs to their families. Those who are injured will be given treatment by the government," Maharashtra CM said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the PMNRF for the next of kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured.
