Odisha Train Accident Donation List 2025

Discover the verified Odisha Train Accident Donation List 2025, featuring contributions from notable figures and organizations to support victims' families.

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Odisha Train Accident Donation List: Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma has announced that the "Paytm Foundation will match your contribution ₹ to ₹". This means Paytm will donate an equal amount to what you contribute through the Paytm application. Virender Sehwag has announced free education for the children of those who lost their lives in the Odisha train tragedy. Ajey Nagar (popularly known as CarryMinati) has donated INR 14,49,098 by conducting a charity live stream on his YouTube channel. Morari Bapu (a spiritual leader) and Shree Chitrakutdham Trust have announced a donation of ₹50 lakh. Yuzvendra Chahal has contributed ₹1 lakh for the victims.

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The tragic Odisha train accident resulted in the loss of 288 lives, with over 1000 people injured. The Indian Railways announced compensation of ₹10 lakh for the families of the deceased, ₹2 lakh for the severely injured, and ₹50,000 for those sustaining minor injuries. Additionally, ex gratia compensation of ₹2 lakh from the PMNRF will be provided to the families of the deceased, and ₹50,000 to the injured. The Odisha Train Accident donation list includes contributions from Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma, cricketer Virender Sehwag, YouTuber Ajey Nagar, spiritual leader Morari Bapu, and many others. You can also donate to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for the Odisha Train tragedy victims.

Odisha Train Accident Donation List 2025 (Verified List)

The Indian Railways has provided ₹15.6 crore as compensation to more than 531 people and families affected by the triple train accident in Balasore, Odisha. Aditya Kumar Chaudhary, CPRO, South Eastern Railway, has urged victims of the Odisha train accident to contact their help desk in Cuttack, Midnapore, Bhubaneswar, and Balasore. Here is the Odisha Train Accident donation list detailing those who have contributed to assisting the victims.

Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma: For every rupee raised via the Paytm app for the Odisha train tragedy victims, the Paytm Foundation will match your contribution ₹ to ₹.

Virender Sehwag: He has announced free education for children affected by the Odisha train accident victims.

Ajey Nagar: Conducted a charity live stream and donated a total amount of ₹14,49,098 on June 4, 2025.

Morari Bapu: Announced an assistance of ₹50 lakh as reported by INDIA TV in honor of the Odisha train accident victims.

Varun Gandhi: Urges all Member Parliaments (MPs and MLAs) to donate part of their salary for the families of the victims.

Odisha Train Accident Donation List by Cricket Players

Several claims circulated on social media about donations from cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni of ₹60 crore and Virat Kohli of ₹30 crore. However, there are no official reports or statements from either Virat Kohli or MS Dhoni on their social media channels verifying these claims. Virat Kohli has tweeted only expressing his grief and condolences for the victims. Thus, the claims of ₹60 crore from MS Dhoni and ₹30 crore from Virat Kohli remain unverified. In the meantime, cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal has donated ₹1 lakh to the Odisha train accident victims.

List of NGOs Assisting Victims of the Odisha Train Accident

The donations raised for assisting families affected by the Odisha train accident will be used for emergency needs including first aid kits, medical treatment, food, clothing, shelter, and other relief materials. Part of these funds will be allocated for providing financial assistance and supporting education for the children of victims. Oxfam India NGO is offering free psychosocial support and counseling for victims and their families affected by the Odisha train tragedy.

  • Oxfam India
  • Seeds Foundation
  • Netaji Jubak Sangha
  • RDC Foundation
  • Aahwahan Foundation
  • Centre for Youth and Social Development
  • Yuva Vikas Foundation
  • RIT Rural Foundation
  • Udhyama
  • Sikh Aid Relief Based NGO/KHalsa Aid
  • Centre for Advocacy & Research (CFAR)

Odisha Train Accident Donation List by Government and Railways

The funds raised from donations will be transferred to the Odisha Chief Minister's Relief Fund. Donors can avail tax benefits under section 80G for contributions made towards the Odisha Train Accident tragedy. Your donations, no matter how small, can significantly impact the lives of those affected by this calamity.

  • The Railways announced compensation of ₹10 lakh for families of the deceased, ₹2 lakh for the severely injured, and ₹50,000 for those with minor injuries.
  • The Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, announced ₹5 lakh in compensation to families of passengers from West Bengal who lost their lives, ₹1 lakh to critically injured, and ₹50,000 for those with minor injuries.
  • The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M.K. Stalin, announced a compensation of ₹5 lakh for families of victims who died.

Note that donations can also be made to victims of the Odisha train tragedy at the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund, Indian Red Cross Society, RailYatri, and via the Paytm App.

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