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Cyclone Yass: ASSOCHAM coordinating with Centre & states to minimise disruption

Kolkata, May 24 (UNI) Apex industry body ASSOCHAM led by its President Vineet Agarwal and secretary general Deepak Sood together with representatives from eastern region councils participated in a meeting convened by a high-powered panel comprising Union Ministers, senior government officials and representatives from various central and state agencies to review preparations for Cyclone Yaas.
In a review meeting to assess the possible impact of the cyclone Yaas and preparedness of all stakeholders, under the chairmanship of Union Minister of Railways, Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, and Food & Public Distribution, Piyush Goyal, ASSOCHAM shared suggestions as part of preventive measures to tackle potential adversities due to the cyclone.
Noting that collaboration between the Centre and states is running at an optimum level, Mr Goyal said, “Both central and state governments are working together hand-in-hand to ensure a very orderly planning, relief and rehabilitation measures in wake of cyclone Yass.”
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