Dalmia Cement Limited a leading multi spectrum Cement player in South India as relief measure has announced to build 1000 houses for the homeless people affected by the recent floods in Karnataka.

A letter in confirmation has been given to the Chief Minister of Karnataka Mr Yediyurappa at a function organized at Bengaluru.

Mr Puneet Dalmia MD of DALMIA CEMENT said that "We are aggrieved by the loss of lives and property caused by the unprecedented natural calamity in parts of North Karnataka. As part of our Corporate Social Responsibility we join hands with the Government and extend our support to rebuild the infrastructure in the affected areas. We will construct 1000 houses in the State for rehabilitation of distressed people."

Dalmia Cement has been one among the few to offer help to the society. In the immediate past they have organized an Eye Camp in Trichy and launched a Community Livelihood Center & Medical Camp at Thamaraikulam Village near Trichy in Tamil Nadu.

(Sourced from Equity Bulls)