Reliance Foundation rolls out comprehensive relief efforts in flood-hit Upper Assam
Guwahati, July 28
Responding to the severe floods that have wreaked havoc across Upper Assam, Reliance Foundation has launched a comprehensive multisectoral response for communities impacted due to this devastating tragedy.
Working to provide support to vulnerable families in the worst-affected districts of Sivasagar and Charaideo, Reliance Foundation, in discussion with government authorities, aims to reach at least 10,000 flood-affected families with critical relief and recovery support.
Triggered by intense rainfall and flash flooding, the disaster has caused loss of life, damaged homes and infrastructure, disrupted livelihoods, and heightened public health risks across the region. Sivasagar and Charaideo are the worst-affected districts, where over 5,00,000 people have been impacted, with damage to infrastructure, livelihoods, livestock, and essential services.
The response and relief activities by Reliance Foundation are being implemented after an on-ground rapid needs assessment by its Disaster Management professionals, in consultation with district authorities and local stakeholders, as per the press note by Reliance Foundation.
Key interventions under the relief work will include public health risk management, food and nutrition support, emergency shelter assistance, and livestock protection.
Public Health Risk Management
Cleaning and restoration of Community Health Centres has begun. This will ensure healthcare services resume on the ground. Reliance Foundation is also providing safe drinking water and access to hygiene and sanitation supplies for displaced and affected families.
Food supply and Nutrition support
Reliance Foundation has established and is running community kitchens to provide food to families without access to any rations or supplies. Simultaneously, dry ration kits will also be distributed to families to ensure nutritional support.
Emergency Shelter
Emergency shelter kits with tarpaulins, groundsheets, mosquito nets, ropes, and bedding are being organised to protect displaced families. Livestock Protection: A 39-member team from Vantara is on the ground for livestock protection, veterinary services, and to also support other community animals, as per the press note.
According to the press note, Reliance Foundation will provide feed support to approximately 4,000 livestock affected by the floods. Reliance Foundation's team of professionals is working closely with the district administrations, relevant government departments, local community institutions, and partner organisations to ensure relief reaches those most in need.
— ANI
Reader Comments
The livestock protection by Vantara is a smart move. In our villages, animals are often forgotten during disasters. But I wish corporate relief was faster — people in Sivasagar have been suffering for weeks now.
Impressive how Reliance Foundation coordinates with local government. Emergency shelter kits with mosquito nets are crucial — floodwater always brings disease. Hope they sustain this effort for months, not just a news cycle.
Good initiative but why always after the disaster strikes? We need long-term flood management in Assam. The Brahmaputra's fury is predictable. Still, feeding 10,000 families is no joke — hats off to the on-ground team. 🙂
This is what corporate responsibility should look like. Reliance Foundation's holistic approach — from clean water to animal feed — is commendable. Upper Assam needs all the help it can get. Fingers crossed for no more rain. 🤞
As someone from the Northeast, I appreciate this. But too often, such relief is Delhi-centric. At least Reliance's local assessment team seems serious. The 39-member Vantara team for animals is unique — our cows and buffaloes matter in the villages.
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