Nirmala Sitharaman,From China, Condoles Loss of Lives in GAIL Gas Pipeline Explosion in Andhra Pradesh
Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has already ordered a high-level inquiry into the GAIL pipeline fire that killed at least 14 persons.
The Minister of State for Commerce & Industry (Independent Charge), Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, who is on official tour to China as part of the delegation of the Hon’ble Vice President, Shri Hamid Ansari, has deeply condoled the loss of lives in the explosion at GAIL plant at Nagaram village in Mamidikuduru mandal of East Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh.
In a message from China, the Minister said “I am deeply shocked to hear about the loss of lives in the explosion of a GAIL gas pipeline in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh.
The Government is committed to provide all necessary help to the affected people and families. I convey my deepest condolences to the bereaved families. I wish speedy recovery to the injured people and will be in touch with authorities to ensure that the needful is done on an urgent basis.”
At least 14 people were killed and several others injured in a fire following a blast in a gas pipeline belonging to GAIL in Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari district today,Prime Minister Has Already Announced Ex Gratia relief Of Rs 2 Lakhs For Next Kin Of decease
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