Archive · 2 Jul 2025
Mumbai MLA Seeks Higher Lightning Strike Victim Compensation
Imagine people getting hurt by lightning, which can be very dangerous.
A politician named Vijay Wadettiwar wants the government to give more money to the families of those who are hurt or die from lightning strikes.
Currently, these families get ₹4 lakh, but he thinks they should get ₹10 lakh.
He pointed out that lightning victims should receive similar compensation to victims of tiger attacks.
The government is thinking about it and will consider increasing the money given.
They are also planning to make a special app to warn people when lightning is nearby, to help keep them safe.
Congress MLA Vijay Wadettiwar demands increased compensation for lightning strike victims.
Wadettiwar proposes raising aid from ₹4 lakh to ₹10 lakh.
Minister Girish Mahajan states the government will consider the proposal.
Mahajan notes lightning deaths are now covered by the state disaster relief fund.
The government plans to develop an app to alert users about lightning.
- Who
- Congress MLA Vijay Wadettiwar and minister Girish Mahajan.
- What
- Demand for increased compensation for lightning strike victims and a new alert app.
- When
- The demand was made on Wednesday.
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- To provide more financial aid to families affected by lightning strikes and improve public safety.
MLA's View
Government's View
Compensation Amount
MLA's View
Increase compensation for lightning victims.
Government's View
Not explicitly stated in the provided articles.
- MLA
- Vijay Wadettiwar
- Current Compensation
- ₹4 lakh
- Proposed Compensation
- ₹10 lakh
- Minister Responding
- Girish Mahajan
- Relief Fund Inclusion
- Lightning deaths now covered
- Proposed App
- Lightning alert