Archive · 2 Oct 2026
MRPL Announces ₹1.20 Crore Package for Fire Victim’s Family
A fire happened at an MRPL refinery unit on September 30.
Manish Karkada died in the fire.
MRPL said his family will receive about ₹1.20 crore.
The company will provide ₹90 lakh directly.
Insurance and worker-compensation policies will provide the remaining money.
Protesters had asked for ₹1 crore for the family and health insurance for workers.
MRPL said it is preparing a health-insurance plan for its secondary workforce.
Officials also reported damage to homes and places of worship.
MRPL announced a total package of approximately ₹1.20 crore for Manish Karkada’s family.
The package includes ₹90 lakh in direct support, ₹10 lakh in group life insurance and ₹20 lakh in workmen compensation.
Karkada died in a September 30 fire at MRPL’s Coker Hydrotreater Unit.
MRPL is preparing mediclaim coverage for its secondary workforce, with completion expected in about four weeks.
District officials reported damage to 54 houses and eight places of worship in nearby areas.
- Who
- MRPL, the family of deceased worker Manish Karkada, protesters and district officials.
- What
- MRPL announced approximately ₹1.20 crore in financial assistance and insurance benefits for Karkada’s family.
- When
- The fire occurred on September 30, and MRPL announced the package on Thursday.
- Where
- The fire occurred at MRPL’s Coker Hydrotreater Unit; damage was reported in Jokatte, Kalavaru and Baala.
- Why
- The package was announced to support the family after Karkada was killed in the fire.
Protesters’ demands
MRPL’s announced measures
Compensation for the family
Protesters’ demands
Protesters demanded ₹1 crore in compensation for the family of the victim.
MRPL’s announced measures
MRPL announced a package of approximately ₹1.20 crore, combining direct support and insurance benefits.
Health insurance for workers
Protesters’ demands
Protesters demanded comprehensive health insurance for all workers.
MRPL’s announced measures
MRPL said it was preparing mediclaim coverage for its secondary workforce, subject to further discussion and consultations.
- Total package
- Approximately ₹1.20 crore
- Direct MRPL support
- ₹90 lakh
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Approximately ₹10 lakh
- Workmen Compensation Policy
- ₹20 lakh
- Houses damaged
- 54: 25 in Jokatte, 19 in Kalavaru and 10 in Baala
- Places of worship damaged
- Eight: five in Jokatte and three in Kalavaru
- Proposed mediclaim timeline
- Expected to be finalised within about four weeks
