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Finished Project : J&K
Earthquake Relief
The devastating earthquake that rocked Jammu &
Kashmir on the 8th of October 2005 caused severe damage
to the lives and belongings of thousands of families
on both sides of the Line of Control. The districts
of Poonch, Baramulla, Jammu, Udhampur, Ramban Kathua,
Srinagar, Budgam, Anantnag, Pulwama and Kupwara are
the worst affected.
With a mandate to lead the process of harnessing corporate
social responsibility in India, and the experience of
having played a major role in the 2001 Gujarat Earthquake
rehabilitation; FICCI in consultation with the Ministry
of Home Affairs organized relief work.
The response was prompt and within 24 hours of starting
the relief operations, FICCI was ready with blankets,
jackets, sweaters, shoes and other relief items. A total
of 11 tons of relief material as first consignment for
the victims was airlifted through Indian Air Force in
coordination with the Ministry of Home Affairs. A collection
centre was started at the FICCI auditorium in New Delhi
for public contributions.
The response to the collection centre was very positive.
Bata India Ltd. provided 1500 pairs of shoes for men,
women and children; Johnson & Johnson provided 2000
packets of sanitary products; hundreds of blankets,
quilts, mattresses, and jackets were received from individuals;
and the monetary contributions to the FICCI-SEDF Relief
Fund. The second consignment of around 6 tons consisting
of bleaching powder, chlorine tablets, toys for children,
blankets, and jackets was sent to J&K the following
week. Two villages with more than 600 affected families
were identified with the help of J&K Light Infantry
Regiment for the distribution of relief supplies. 4
tons of relief materials were distributed in the presence
of FICCI-SEDF officials.
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