NTPC starts disbursing compensation for deceased workers at Tapovan project SECTIONS Last Updated: Feb 16, 2021, 06:28 PM IST Share Synopsis While the Tapovan team has accelerated completion of all modalities to fast-track distribution of compensation, the company has decided to hand over compensation from its end to the families of its deceased workers as per ex-gratia list released by the state government. Agencies A view of damaged Tapovan barrage, weeks after the glacier burst at Joshimath which triggered a massive flash flood, in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. New Delhi: State-run power giant NTPC on Tuesday said it has started disbursal of compensation to families of workers at its Tapovan project who lost their lives due to the flash flood in Uttarakhand earlier this month. The first cheque of Rs 20 lakh was handed over to Vimala Devi, wife of late Narendra Ji of Tapovan Vihar on February 15, a company statement said.