As kerala Comes to terms with worst ever floods in nearly a century, the contribution to chief minister’s distress relief fund has clocked Rs 713.92 Cr. in just 14 nights. This figure is way more than Rs. 600 Cr. initial aid offer by the central government so far.
Donations to CMDRF on Monday alone accounted at Rs 5.6 crore. Of the Rs 713.92 crore, Rs 132.62 crore was received through banks and UPIs linked with CMDRF gateway. The CMDRF’s account with State Bank of India got Rs 518.24 crore as deposits, the report said.
Rs 43 crore came through Paytm as well as online contributions such as wallets/apps. The chief minister’s office has received cash, checks and drafts worth Rs 20 crore to the relief fund, it added.
” It has been a very big tragedy for all of us. Many people have lost their lives, many lost their property. I want all of you to know that you are not alone and we are all with you,” Rahul Gandhi
