New Delhi, April 15 -- Vedanta Power Limited on Wednesday announced compensation of Rs 35 lakh and employment support for the families of those killed in the boiler blast at its Singhitarai power plant in Chhattisgarh's Sakti district, while Rs 15 lakh will be provided to the injured along with continued salary support during recovery.

Earlier on Tuesday, nine people were killed, and 15 others were injured in a boiler blast at the Vedanta Power Plant in the Singhi Tarai area of Sakti district.

In a statement, the company said it stands firmly with the affected families and is extending counselling support in addition to financial assistance.

"We stand firmly with the affected families and will provide Rs 35 lakh and employment support ...