FICCI sets up task force for Uttarakhand

July 03, 2013 11:32

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has set up an industry Task Force chaired by Sudha Pillai, former Member-Secretary, Planning Commission, Government of India, to undertake reconstruction and rehabilitation of the flood-ravaged State of Uttarakhand.

FICCI will focus on affordable housing, provision of clean drinking water, improved sanitation and other forms of civic amenities through its active partnership with various Science & Technology institutes and R&D centres.

FICCI has received contributions of over Rs 40 crore from member organizations.

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