– CM Revanth Reddy announced ₹1 crore for deceased victims’ families but this has yet to reach them.
– seriously injured workers were promised ₹10 lakh but reportedly received only ₹50,000 each.
The tragic incident at Sigachi Industries highlights critical failures in crisis management-from delays in compensations to the lack of clarity over casualty figures. It raises concerns about accountability among authorities overseeing industrial safety regulations and disaster relief mechanisms. The rally led by BRS reflects growing public frustration over insufficient governmental action despite promises made by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.
Additionally, the plight of grieving families from remote states underscores glaring inadequacies in handling trans-regional migrant worker welfare during emergencies-a recurring theme across industrial accidents nationwide. Addressing systemic inefficiencies is crucial not just for immediate relief but also for safeguarding the lives and rights of workers who form a backbone of India’s industrial sector.
Read more at: The Hindu