Indian citizens have been urged to generously donate to ‘Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund)’.
According to the Press Information Bureau, the Prime Minister’s office has been receiving spontaneous and innumerable requests for making generous donations to support the government in the wake of this emergency.
“It is my appeal to my fellow Indians, kindly contribute to the PM-CARES Fund. This Fund will also cater to similar distressing situations if they occur in the times ahead. This link has all important details about the fund” tweeted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
“People from all walks of life expressed their desire to donate to India’s war against COVID-19. Respecting that spirit, the PM CARES Fund has been constituted. This will go a long way in creating a healthier India” he added.
PM Narendra Modi has always believed and shown in actions that public participation is the most effective way to mitigate any issue and this is yet another example. This fund will enable micro-donations as a result of which a large number of people will be able to contribute with the smallest of denominations.
Prominent personalities and Bollywood celebrities came forward to contribute their bit to help the Indian Government in its fight against the coronavirus outbreak.
