On the anniversary of the AI-171 crash, relatives of 15 victims decline to collect personal belongings, according to reports. Air India and the Tata Group say the handling of remaining items is done with care, and they continue assisting families through volunteers. The Tata Group announces an ex gratia payment of ₹1 crore for families, described as part of its philanthropic commitments and presented as going beyond what is legally required.
Multiple outlets report that interim compensation is also provided to many families, while the Tata Group deploys more than 500 volunteers to help with support and coordination. In addition, families are being guided on the return of personal belongings, with efforts made to manage the process in a way the companies describe as respectful and dignified.
Mint and Business Line both state that 91% of the families receive the ₹1 crore ex gratia amount. Both accounts also highlight that relatives’ decision not to collect belongings is being accommodated as part of the broader assistance efforts for the affected families.
