FICCI sets up U'khand task force, raises Rs 40 crore for relief work

Sudha Pillai, former member-secretary, Planning Commission will head the task force

BS Reporter Mumbai
Last Updated : Jul 03 2013 | 11:47 AM IST
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has set up an industry task force chaired by Sudha Pillai, former member-secretary, Planning Commission to undertake reconstruction and rehabilitation of the flood-ravaged State of Uttarakhand.

FICCI has strong networks in the state and the initiatives will focus on affordable housing, provision of clean drinking water, improved sanitation and other forms of civic amenities  through its active partnership with various Science & Technology institutes and R&D centres, the industry body said in a release.  

It further said that member companies which include top corporates of India have contributed over Rs 40 crore for relief operations and employees contributed a day's salary for the same purpose.
 
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First Published: Jul 03 2013 | 11:44 AM IST

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