Overview

• Air India began disbursing the ₹25 lakh interim compensation on June 20, with three families receiving funds so far
• The interim payments supplement the ₹1 crore package that Tata Sons announced for victims’ families the day after the crash
• Authorities have identified 247 of the 270 victims through DNA testing and handed over 232 bodies to relatives
• Each bereaved family has been assigned a trained caregiver and can access support through a centralized helpdesk and toll-free helplines
• Air India’s assistance also covers logistical and emotional support, including medical care, travel reimbursements and funeral expenses