Mumbai | July 19, 2025: Tata Sons today announced the formal registration of a new public charitable initiative – The AI-171 Memorial and Welfare Trust, in memory of the victims of the tragic Air India Flight AI-171 accident that occurred in Ahmedabad. The trust will provide compassionate relief and long-term support to the bereaved families, injured passengers, and even frontline workers and institutional caregivers impacted by the incident.
In a landmark philanthropic commitment, Tata Sons and Tata Trusts have jointly pledged a total of ₹500 crores — with ₹250 crores each — toward the trust’s objectives.
Key Components of the Trust:
- ₹1 crore ex-gratia compensation for each deceased individual
- Full medical treatment and rehabilitation for those who suffered serious injuries
- Support for rebuilding infrastructure including the B.J. Medical College hostel, which was partially destroyed in the incident
- Psychosocial support and welfare aid for first responders, healthcare staff, disaster management professionals, and social workers who were involved in post-crisis relief operations.
The trust will be governed by a five-member Board of Trustees, with Mr. S. Padmanabhan (former Tata veteran) and Mr. Sidharth Sharma (General Counsel, Tata Sons) already appointed. Additional trustees will be added in the coming weeks.
Operations will commence after registration with the tax and regulatory authorities is finalized. Tata Group reaffirmed that this trust is more than a monetary pledge — it is a long-term commitment to healing, rebuilding, and honoring lives lost and efforts made in the face of tragedy.
This move reflects the Tata Group’s legacy of responsibility and empathy during national crises, aligning deeply with its values of community care, resilience, and ethical leadership.
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