Gautam Adani contributes Rs 11 crore to Assam CM Relief Fund for flood-hit people; CM Himanta hails efforts
Guwahati, July 31
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday expressed gratitude to industrialist Gautam Adani for contributing Rs 11 crore to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to support relief and rehabilitation efforts for people affected by floods in the state.
In a post on X, Sarma said the contribution would strengthen the state government's efforts to assist flood-affected families.
"I was heartened to learn that Shri Gautam Adani Ji has made an online contribution of Rs 11 crore to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to strengthen our efforts to assist those affected by the Assam floods," Sarma said.
The Chief Minister said Adani had also been mobilising resources to support relief efforts for thousands of affected families on the ground.
Praising the contribution, Sarma said, "His genuine affection for the people of Assam and his instinct to stand by them in their hour of need are truly commendable."
Sarma also assured that every rupee contributed to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund would be utilised with "utmost care, integrity and accountability" to help rebuild the lives of those affected by the floods.
"My sincere appreciation to Adani for standing firmly with the people of Assam," he added.
Meanwhile, actor Kartik Aaryan has also contributed Rs 1 crore to the Assam Chief Minister's Relief Fund to support flood relief efforts in the state.
Thanking the actor for his contribution, the Chief Minister described the gesture as "heartening" and said it would help people affected by the floods.
The Muslim Rashtriya Manch (MRM) has also announced financial assistance for flood-affected people in Assam.
National Convener of MRM Shahid Sayeed said that during an emergency meeting of the organisation's six-member Core Team held at Kalam Bhavan in New Delhi, it was unanimously decided that the MRM would contribute to the Assam Chief Minister's Relief Fund and intensify its efforts to provide relief to flood-affected communities.
— ANI
Reader Comments
It's good to see industrialists stepping up. But let's be honest—11 crore is a drop in the ocean compared to what these floods cost the state. I hope more corporates follow suit and the government ensures proper distribution to remote villages that are often neglected.
Corporate social responsibility at its finest. 👏 While some people just post sympathy on social media, Adani ji actually opened his wallet. Hats off to him and also to Kartik Aaryan for contributing too. This is how we stand with our brothers and sisters in Assam.
I appreciate the contribution, but why does everything have to be so political? The CM is praised him publicly which is fine, but let's also remember the thousands of volunteers, local NGOs, and ordinary citizens who are working day and night without any media attention. They are the real heroes.
Good to see large corporations pitching in. I've visited Assam during floods and it's devastating. The relief efforts need all the funding they can get. Hopefully other businesses will take a cue from Mr. Adani and contribute as well.
Every single rupee matters in times like these. 🙏 I just pray the administration has a robust system to track the funds and make sure it reaches the last person in need. Assam has suffered so much, and these contributions bring some hope.
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