New Delhi, July 1 -- As the death toll from the explosion at the pharma plant in Pashamylaram rose to 36, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Tuesday said his government will engage with the management of Sigachi Industries Ltd to ensure that a compensation of Rs.1 crore each is paid to the kin of those who died.

Reddy, who visited the blast site, said those who are seriously injured will receive Rs.10 lakh, while those who are injured but can resume work after some recovery will be provided Rs.5 lakh.

"The state government will talk to the company management to ensure that Rs.1 crore each compensation is paid to the deceased families. I have issued orders that from both the government side and the company side, Rs.1 Crore compens...