Rs 5-cr relief for flood victims

BHUBANESWAR, Oct. 3: As a mark of solidarity with the flood-affected people of the state, the renowned industrial group ~ Aditya Birla Group~ has announced a contribution of Rs 5 crore towards relief and reconstruction purpose.
The contribution is the highest one, so far, by any corporate house as aid for the flood-hit populace in the state. The Group’s contribution was conveyed to the chief secretary by Mr Ravi Kastia, managing director of Essel mining and industries limited, an Aditya Birla Group Company recently.
Such a contribution was in response to the appeal of the chief secretary in a meeting of the industries at the state secretariat few days ago, a company spokesman said.