The Walmart Foundation and Flipkart Foundation on Thursday said they have jointly contributed more than Rs. 2 people heading to flood relief work in Assam. The funds will help humanitarian organization ‘Doctors For You’ support those affected in the area, a joint statement said. The Doctors For You provides relief kits with essential food items, medicine and hygiene products, and provides health care and psychological support to those affected enjoy. “Our hearts go out to those affected by the devastating floods in Assam, and together with the Flipkart Foundation, we are here to help,” said Julie Gehrki, Vice President and CEO of the Walmart Foundation. support relief efforts”.
“The people of Assam have been hit hard by the floods and our efforts are to provide the necessary support, care and compassion. With support from colleagues throughout the organization , we hope to make the most of our capabilities and maximize resources,” said Rajneesh Kumar, Director of Corporate Affairs, Flipkart Group.
As floods continue in some parts of India, Flipkart through its CSR branch is also working with Goonj to raise funds from customers to provide vital medical supplies and essential relief materials for flood relief efforts in the country. The company has also mobilized employee donations to the cause, the statement said.
The flood situation in Assam improved on Wednesday despite one more death and more than 2.5 lakh people still affected in five districts, a news release said.
One person drowned in the Kampur area of Nagaon district, bringing the total number of people killed in floods and landslides in Assam this year to 193.
A total of 2,500,300 people remain affected by floods in Cachar, Chirang, Morigaon, Nagaon and Tamulpur districts, according to a bulletin released by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).
