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Clinton mobilising relief for Gujarat

Clinton mobilising relief for Gujarat

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Publication: The Times of India
Date: February 17, 2001

New York - Former US president Bill Clinton has agreed to serve on the board of the American Indian Foundation (AIF) formed by prominent US-based Indians here to render relief to quake-hit victims of Gujarat by adopting villages.

The adoption of villages was suggested by Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee when Clinton talked to him to convey sympathy within hours of the deadly quake.

"I am honoured to serve on the American India Foundation board. The Gujarat earthquake has brought about tremendous human suffering. It is important to harness the management skills, financial resources and entrepreneurship that resides in the Indian community in the US and use these to benefit India in its hour of need," Clinton said while agreeing to be on the board.

The foundation with several community leaders and eminent businessmen on its board, was formed Saturday and aims at utilising US private, corporate and academic resources to aid in the rehabilitation of 100 afflicted villages. The first phase would focus on 40 villages in Gujarat.

"The idea for this foundation was fostered after the massive earthquake in Gujarat, and it is our strong desire to provide sustainable support for the future. AIF will survey regional priorities so that immediate and long-term projects are aligned to the national effort," Kailash Joshi, a trustee of AIF, said.

Clinton had also attended a fund raiser for the relief of quake victims Thursday night which raised $125,000. (PTI)
 


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