May 30, 2010 8:12 PM

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Khurshid asks Indian corporates to extend social welfare measures in backward areas

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.

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