A total of 19 Mahindra Bolero jeeps donated by the Mahindra Group to the State Disaster Management department were flagged off by the Chief Minister Harish Rawat from the Bijapur guest house here on Sunday.
Thanking the Mahindra Group, the CM said that even during the disaster experienced in June 2013, the group had assisted the State Government in post-disaster efforts. Rawat said that cloud bursts had wreaked considerable damage in some parts of the State this year. The State Government is working to reopen the link roads in disaster affected areas and for providing relief to the disaster victims. The State Government had amended the disaster relief norms and increased the compensation amount.
The CM presented an appreciation letter to the Mahindra and Mahindra president, Group HR, Corporate Services and the Aftermarket sector, Rajeev Dubey. Rawat also suggested that the company could also develop and maintain parks in Haridwar.
He also expressed hope that in view of the Ardh Kumbh, the company would take the responsibility of maintaining the Sati Kund at Haridwar. The CM further said that corporate houses can play a major role in philanthropic efforts and participate in the development process. The company officials assured full cooperation to the chief minister.
It is pertinent to mention here that in December 2013, the Mahindra group had donated 13 Bolero jeeps, one Scorpio SUV, three 25-seater buses, one 25 tonne MTBl truck, solar street lights, solar lanterns and a sum of Rs one crore for disaster relief in the State.MlA Pranav Singh ‘Champion’, additional secretary, Disaster Management, Neeraj Khairwal and company officials Sheetal Mehta, Sushil Singh, Satyavir Singh, SK Dubey and others were also present on the occasion.