Assam CM Hails Vedanta''s Rs 7 Cr Flood Relief Contribution

New Delhi, Aug 5 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday thanked Vedanta Group for contributing Rs 7 crore towards relief and rehabilitation efforts for those affected by the recent floods in the state.

In a post on X, Sarma said, "Shri @AnilAgarwal_Ved ji has long been a passionate advocate of Assam's growth story, with the Vedanta Group making significant investments in our State. As Assam faces this devastating flood, Vedanta has once again stepped forward with a contribution of Rs 7 crore towards relief and rehabilitation efforts. We are deeply grateful to Shri Anil Agarwal and the Vedanta Group for standing with the people of Assam. This generous gesture reflects his enduring belief in giving back to the society."


The chief minister said the contribution will be utilised for immediate relief measures, including provision of food, shelter, clean drinking water and medical assistance, and for long-term rehabilitation of affected families.

Vedanta, which has a longstanding presence in Assam through its oil and gas operations, made the donation amid ongoing rescue and relief operations across flood-hit districts.