Aditya Birla Group Contributes Rs. 5 crores towards Flood Relief Measures in Orissa

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Tuesday, October 07, 2008 -- (Business Wire India)
As a measure of solidarity with the people of Orissa and to help alleviate the hardships caused by the unprecedented floods, the Aditya Birla Group has contributed Rs.5 crores. Mr. Ravi Kastia, Managing Director of Essel Mining, an Aditya Birla Group Company, today presented the cheque to Mr. Naveen Patnaik, Orissa�s Chief Minister.

The Aditya Birla Group has a significant presence in Orissa. Some of its major projects in this region include Hindalco�s Aditya Aluminium, Utkal Alumina and the Hirakud Smelter; Grasim, UltraTech, Essel Mining and Idea Cellular.