#KeralaFloods: India Inc extends relief measures to victims through donations
With heavy rains continuing to wreak havoc in Kerala, India Inc has extended relief measures to the victims by offering donations. While JSW Group said it has initiated a group-wide initiative wherein its employees voluntarily contribute in cash as well as in-kind, TVS Motor Company has contributed Rs. 1 crore to the Kerala Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF). Here are more details.
Nissan India has set up special emergency repair teams
Nissan India has stepped forward to extend service support to the flood-affected victims in Kerala. "Special emergency repair teams have been set up and additional trained manpower will be deployed from dealerships in neighboring states to expedite turnaround time for the repairs. Free towing service is being offered and repairs will be carried out under the guidance of Nissan technical experts," it said.
Emergency Response Centers are being set up in CII offices
Industry body CII said it is in touch with various government agencies and local authorities to assess the situation and initiate most urgent relief operations in the affected areas. "Emergency Response Centers are being set up in the CII offices in Kochi, Trivandrum, and Chennai to coordinate and facilitate all efforts," the chamber said. Hundreds of people have died in flood-related incidents in Kerala.
Kerala would have suffered Rs. 15,000-20,000cr worth massive economic losses
Assocham said Kerala would have suffered massive economic losses to the tune of Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 20,000cr with a staggered impact of a few months on tourism, cash crops, and trade including an international trade from Kochi and other ports.
