New Delhi, Oct 16 An NGO has taken up the task of building 124 houses in a flood-ravaged village named in the Sivasagar district of Assam within three months, and has raised 1.66 crore for the purpose.
The rehabilitation project, an initiative of Amit Majithia, an entrepreneur and the founder of the NGO, is aimed at helping flood-affected families rebuild their lives.
Following the devastating floods in Assam, Majithia and 20 of his friends collectively raised Rs 1.66 crore to support families who had suffered losses, a statement by the foundation said.
The rehabilitation project goes beyond housing construction. Families are also being provided with essential household items, including beds and mattresses, cooking stoves, ceiling fans, LED lights, dining tables and chairs, crockery, pressure cookers and water purifiers, the statement said.
The initiative also includes bicycles, school bags and educational kits for children.
Basic community infrastructure is another key component of the project. CBTF Foundation is developing toilets, washrooms and drinking-water hand pumps to improve access to sanitation and safe drinking water for residents, the statement said.
A school dropout after the ninth grade, he entered the world of business at the age of 13, and subsequently built ventures across digital media, entertainment, hospitality and technology.
(PTI News)
