Aster DM promises Dh7.7M fund to rebuild Kerala

Dubai: Following the most devastating floods in the history of Kerala, Aster DM Healthcare has announced a Dh7.7 million Aster Homes Fund to build new houses and repair damaged homes of flood affected victims in the state.

Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman and Managing Director of Aster DM, handed over a cheque for Dh1.3 million to Chief Minister of Kerala, Sri Pinarayi Vijayan at Trivandrum, out of the Dh7.7 million, towards the Chief Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund (CMDRF).

An amount of Dh6.4 Million will be used for the Aster Homes project. New homes will be built for people who have lost their houses and own a land, for whom individual sustainable housing designs will be considered. Meanwhile, cluster homes for groups of people who have lost houses will be considered, if the government or the local bodies can provide suitable land.

Retro-fitting of partially damaged homes, as per assessment by the team, will also be undertaken. Aster employees who have been severely impacted will also be supported as a part of the initiative.

“There is no more important role for Aster DM Healthcare today than helping rebuild Kerala, which not only houses some of our flagship hospitals but is also home to a significant number of our employees and their families,” said Dr Moopen.

He pointed out that Aster is determined to rebuild the infrastructure to help the thousands who have lost everything that they possessed.

Those who have lost their homes fully or partially are eligible to apply through www.astervolunteers.com. The applications are required to be attested by Panchayat President / MLA / Village Officer in their jurisdictions. The applications will also be accepted at help desks located at Aster Medcity, Kochi; Aster MIMS, Kottakal; Aster MIMS, Calicut; and Aster DM WIMS, Wayanad.