Ahmedabad plane crash: Hand payouts to kin of medical college victims too, says IMA to Tatas
IMA to Tatas: Hand payouts to kin of med college victims too
AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat chapter of the Indian Medical Association on Friday wrote to Tata Sons chairman
N Chandrasekaran
demanding similar compensation for medical students killed and injured in the Air India flight crash as has been announced for the passengers on board the ill-fated Boeing Dreamliner.
In its letter, the medical association appreciated Air India's announcement to pay Rs 1 crore compensation to the families of each of the passengers who lost their lives in the tragedy and for the renovation of BJMC college hostel.
"We humbly request you to also consider extending financial assistance and necessary support to the medical students present at the crash site who were injured or lost their lives in this unfortunate event," stated the letter signed by Dr Mehul Shah, president of IMA's Gujarat branch, and other office-bearers.
"These individuals were not only victims but also future pillars of our healthcare system, and their well-being and families deserve similar care and support," the letter added further.
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