In the wake of the tragic accident at the waste-to-energy project in Moshi, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) in Maharashtra has announced a series of measures aimed at providing financial and social support to the victims’ families, ensuring a thorough investigation into the incident, holding those responsible accountable, and strengthening the city’s waste management system. The civic body said stringent action would also be taken against those found guilty.

During its general body meeting, the civic body announced that the family of each deceased victim will receive Rs 10 lakh as financial assistance from PCMC, while each injured person will be provided Rs 1 lakh as immediate relief.