Corporate affairs minister Salman Khurshid today asked India Inc to expand their social welfare measures into backward areas, including the Naxal-hit districts, to help check violence and disruptive activities.<br/><br/>Talking to PTI, he urged greater corporate intervention towards inclusive growth.<br/><br/>To a query whether there is a link between the rising Naxal violence and lack of Corporate Social Responsibility, he said hunger and frustration can lead to all kind of violent, non-constructive behaviour.<br/><br/>Khurshid also said he is personally encouraging people to move forward on affirmative action, not only for SCs and STs but for all socially and educationally backward groups. <br/><br/>He said the government is committed to do as much as it can both in terms of education and employment for the backward groups.
News On AIR | May 30, 2010 8:12 PM
Khurshid asks Indian corporates to extend social welfare measures in backward areas