Category: Natural Disaster

CG Foundation India, the CSR arm of CG Corp Global, today said it has distributed 10,000 ‘WAI WAI’ food packets to flood-hit 2,000 underprivileged families stranded in relief camps in Upper Assam. The incessant rainfall in Assam has created

CG Foundation India, the CSR arm of CG Corp Global, today said it has distributed 10,000 ‘WAI WAI’ food packets to flood-hit 2,000 underprivileged families stranded in relief camps in Upper Assam.

The incessant rainfall in Assam has created a grim situation in the state with painful displacement and impact on humans and wildlife. The rising water level has severely affected the Tinsukia and Dibrugarh districts as the villagers have been evacuated to relief camps, it said.

“CG Foundation India is extending its disaster response by providing WAI WAI food packets which is pre-cooked food to multiple relief camps. …In addition to the 10,000 WAI WAI packets being provided, we are determined to continue to collaborate to provide relief in all possible ways to the impacted state,” CG Corp Global Executive Director Varun Chaudhary said in a statement.

The foundation has partnered with CII Young Indians and Round Table India who have helped identify the worst hit areas and reach the camps for food distribution, he added.

The volunteers spearheading the distribution are regularly interacting with the affected people in Assam and prioritizing those requiring immediate support.

Varun Jain, Chair, CII-Young Indians, Delhi Chapter stated, “Covid19 had already made 2020 a challenging year and the situation has now been massively exacerbated by extreme weather events and it is particularly impacting those, who are at the bottom of the pyramid. In these times, we are thankful to the leadership of CG Corp Global for coming forward, to provide support and relief.”

Nitin Agarwal, Area Chairman, Area 14, Round Table India, said, “The condition in upper Assam, especially in areas near Tinsukia and Dibrugarh is very grim due to floods.”

CG Foundation India, set up this year, is the regional extension of ‘Chaudhary Foundation’ which is the veteran CSR arm of Nepal-based CG Corp Global that manufactures WAI WAI instant noodles.

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has decided donate prize money of 1 million euro (approximately Rs 8.76 crore) for flood relief efforts in India and Bangladesh. Greta was awarded 1 million euro for winning the Gulbenkian Prize

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has decided donate prize money of 1 million euro (approximately Rs 8.76 crore) for flood relief efforts in India and Bangladesh.

Greta was awarded 1 million euro for winning the Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity, announced last on July 20.

In a statement, the Greta Thunberg Foundation said it will donate the full sum to charitable projects combatting the climate and ecological crisis and supporting people facing its worst impacts, particularly in the Global South.

The donations will go to 3 NGOs in desperate need of funds for flood relief work in India and Bangladesh, it said.

About 50,000 euros will be donated to ActionAid India and Bangladesh, working in both countries to provide emergency relief, as well as long term rebuilding.

Goonj, which provides clothes, food, medicines, and other essential items to affected areas in India, will be given 25,000 euro donation.

The third NGO BRAC will also get 25,000 euros donation. It is working on the ground in Bangladesh to provide critical relief for impacted families, including dry food, temporary shelter and health services.

The money will go to organisations providing direct relief to people suffering from the humanitarian crisis caused by ongoing extreme monsoon flooding in both countries, currently affecting over 9.6 million people in the region.

In India, more than 6.8 million people have been affected by recent severe monsoon floods. The north eastern states of Assam and Bihar are particularly badly affected, with 113 deaths recorded since this year’s monsoon season began.

Meanwhile, close to one third of Bangladesh is already suffering flooding, with 2.8 million people affected. Although floods occur annually in these areas, the climate crisis is increasing their frequency and intensity, with current flooding among the worst in years.

This flooding has also come during a period of overlapping crises facing communities in India and Bangladesh. In May, Cyclone Amphan destroyed crops, infrastructure and more than 2,60,000 homes in both countries, while a Covid-19 lockdown has contributed to over a third of Bangladesh’s population dropping under the poverty line.

“The climate crisis is urgent, and people, particularly in the Global South, are suffering devastating impacts already today. Millions of people in South Asia have been severely affected by recent flooding, at a time when many had already lost so much from Covid-19 and Cyclone Amphan,” 17-year old Greta Thunberg said.

“I am incredibly privileged to be in a position to be able to donate such sums of money through my foundation, and we are supporting these organisations to make sure it reaches communities affected by the flooding as soon as possible. If you are able, please consider donating to the relief effort,” she added.

ActionAid India Executive Director Sandeep Chachra said that monsoon flooding in the Indian states of Assam and Bihar is increasingly catastrophic, year on year. It is making living conditions for vulnerable communities in these regions ever more precarious.

“This year the floods are a part of a double whammy, on top of the Covid-19 pandemic and accompanying lockdown. Emergency responses need to be linked with long term development work aimed at advancing social and ecological justice, in an effort that prioritises the leadership of communities most affected,” he said.

Goonj Founder and Director Anshu Gupta said right now, floods in parts of India have heaped more misery onto the lives of millions of people already struggling with the impact of Covid-19.

“In our two decades of disaster response work, we have been highlighting monsoon floods as an ignored disaster that are becoming more intense and frequent. In this difficult time we must all work closely with the communities most affected,” he added.

Hinduja Foundation, Finolex Industries, and ground partner Mukul Madhav Foundation (MMF) are together supporting flood-hit victims in Assam. MMF, a charitable trust, is contributing with its on-ground volunteers in addition to the help being

Hinduja Foundation, Finolex Industries, and ground partner Mukul Madhav Foundation (MMF) are together supporting flood-hit victims in Assam.

MMF, a charitable trust, is contributing with its on-ground volunteers in addition to the help being received from the Finolex dealers and representatives, a joint statement said.

The relieve work has been carried out in eight heavily flood affected villages and aid has been provided in the form of dry grocery items.

10,000 individuals have been supported in the districts of Morigaon and Barpeta in Assam through the funds provided by Hinduja Foundation and Finolex Industries, the statement said.

Speaking about the activity, MMF Managing Trustee Ritu Prakash Chhabria said India has been hit by floods in Assam and two cyclones that devastated West Bengal, Maharashtra.

“Both these organizations have been in the forefront to support those affected across geographies. It is heartening to see like-minded corporates and institutions collaborating for the betterment of our society,” she added.

L&T Technology Services (LTTS) has launched a project ‘Neelachala’ a CSR program for providing disaster resilient shelter homes to those affected by cyclone Fani. As a part of the project Neelachala, LTTS will provide skill development programs for residents in various construction activities

L&T Technology Services (LTTS) has launched a project ‘Neelachala’ a CSR program for providing disaster resilient shelter homes to those affected by cyclone Fani.

As a part of the project Neelachala, LTTS will provide skill development programs for residents in various construction activities, the company said in a statement.

The training provided by LTTS will ensure the affected people have an additional means of livelihood in the longer run.

The company’s CEO and Managing Director Keshab Panda laid a foundation stone along with Puri District collector Balwant Singh.

Puri collector said: “The people of Odisha have shown immense strength and resilience in recovering from the after-effects of cyclone Fani. This initiative undertaken by L&T Technology Services is a welcome step since rebounding from such a massive natural calamity requires contribution from all including the business community.”

What makes the project Neelachala an unique CSR initiative, LTTS MD and CEO said is that in addition to providing shelters to those in need, the training that the company imparts as a part of this program enables the beneficiaries to attain financial independence.

LTTS is a listed subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Limited focused on Engineering and R&D services. It has over 16,700 employees spread across 17 global design centers, 28 global sales offices and 49 innovation labs.