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PM CARES Fund receives massive response with celebrities contributing in crores

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Mar 29, 2020, at 12:43 am

#Coronavirus.COVID19 #NovelCoronavirus #PMModi #PMCaresFund #AkshayKumar #SureshRaina #VarunDhawan

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund), and soon Bollywood celebrities, large corporates, sportspersons, associations, including the richest cricket board of the world BCCI, and the common people came forward to help the Indian Government in its fight against the coronavirus situation in the country.

Soon after the announcement of the PM CARES Fund by PM Modi, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar contributed Rs 25 crore.

The actor tweeted, "This is that time when all that matters is the lives of our people. And we need to do anything and everything it takes. I pledge to contribute Rs 25 crores from my savings to @narendramodi ji’s PM-CARES Fund. Let’s save lives, Jaan hai toh jahaan hai."

This is that time when all that matters is the lives of our people. And we need to do anything and everything it takes. I pledge to contribute Rs 25 crores from my savings to @narendramodi ji’s PM-CARES Fund. Let’s save lives, Jaan hai toh jahaan hai. ðŸ™ðŸ» https://t.co/dKbxiLXFLS
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) March 28, 2020

Replying to Akshay, the Prime Minister said, "Great gesture @akshaykumar . Let’s keep donating for a healthier India."

Great gesture @akshaykumar.

Let’s keep donating for a healthier India. https://t.co/3KAqzgRFOW
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 28, 2020

Within hours of the fund's announcement, Indian cricketer Suresh Raina donated Rs 31 lakh to PM CARES Fund and Rs 21 lakh to Uttar Pradesh chief minister’s disaster relief fund to help in their fight against coronavirus.

"It’s time we all do our bit to help defeat COVID19. I’m pledging 52 lakh for the fight against Corona (31 lakh to the PM-CARES Fund & 21 lakh to the UP CM’s Disaster Relief Fund). Please do your bit too. Jai Hind!,'' Raina tweeted.

It’s time we all do our bit to help defeat #COVID19. I’m pledging â‚¹52 lakh for the fight against #Corona (â‚¹31 lakh to the PM-CARES Fund & â‚¹21 lakh to the UP CM’s Disaster Relief Fund). Please do your bit too. Jai Hind!#StayHomeIndia @narendramodi @PMOIndia @myogiadityanath
— Suresh RainaðŸ‡®ðŸ‡³ (@ImRaina) March 28, 2020

The Chennai Super Kings batsman also urged everyone to do their bit and stay at home as the world fights the pandemic that has brought countries across the globe to a standstill.

Appreciating Raina's gesture, PM Modi tweeted, "That’s a brilliant fifty, @ImRaina! #IndiaFightsCorona."

That’s a brilliant fifty, @ImRaina! #IndiaFightsCorona https://t.co/O6vY4L6Quo
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 28, 2020

Responding to the Prime Minister's appeal, MD & CEO Motilal Oswal group pledged Rs 5 crore to the PM CARES fund.

At this time when all of us need to help our fellow Indians in whatever way we can, @MotilalOswalLtd pledges to contribute â‚¹5 crores to @narendramodi ji's PM- CARES Fund. Let's all save lives and fight the #COVID19 crisis together. Health is Wealth. #India #PMCARES. @PMOIndia ðŸ™ðŸ½ https://t.co/UOYFAibtGV
— Motilal Oswal (@MrMotilalOswal) March 28, 2020

The IPS and IAS Associations, too, made contributions to the PM CARES fund. PM Modi praised their commitment towards the nation amid coronavirus situation in the country.

Salute our brave police personnel for their gesture. #IndiaFightsCorona https://t.co/5hoKiaQJSn
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 28, 2020

Good leadership! Happy to see such strong support from the IAS fraternity. #IndiaFightsCorona https://t.co/anrwvO6Kul
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 28, 2020

With a pledge of Rs 30 lakh, Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan became one of the first few celebrities from the tinsel town to make his contributions to the fund.

"I pledge to contribute 30 lakhs to the PM CARE fund. We will over come this. Desh hai toh hum hain," Varun tweeted.

Responding to his gesture, PM Modi Tweeted, "Well said and well done @Varun_dvn!"

Well said and well done @Varun_dvn! #IndiaFightsCorona https://t.co/0jZ9Qmt1kg
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 28, 2020

Singer Guru Randhawa too contributed. He will be donating Rs 20 lakhs to the fund.

Earlier, the PM had tweeted welcoming micro-donations encouraging common people to come forward for the cause.

The PM-CARES Fund accepts micro-donations too. It will strengthen disaster management capacities and encourage research on protecting citizens.

Let us leave no stone unturned to make India healthier and more prosperous for our future generations. pic.twitter.com/BVm7q19R52
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 28, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi appreciated several individuals who came forward to donate their bit to the PM CARES fund and donated amounts varying from Rs 501 to Rs 1 lakh.

There’s nothing big or little.

Every single contribution matters. It shows our collective resolve to defeat COVID-19. #IndiaFightsCorona https://t.co/ibCnvGNIyo
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 28, 2020

The future of the nation is ensuring the nation’s future. Excellent gesture, Sahil, proud of you. #IndiaFightsCorona https://t.co/rpTWCp1FJH
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 28, 2020

Later in the day, Board of Control for Cricket(BCCI) in India in a statement said that it would contribute Rs 51 crores to the PM CARES Fund.

NEWS : BCCI to contribute INR 51 crores to Prime Minister @narendramodi ji's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund

More details here - https://t.co/kw1yVhOO5o pic.twitter.com/RJO2br2BAo
— BCCI (@BCCI) March 28, 2020

"Mr Sourav Ganguly, President, Mr Jay Shah, Honorary Secretary and Office Bearers of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) along with the affiliated state associations on Saturday announced to donate INR 51 crores to the Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM-CARES Fund) to contribute towards strengthening the nation’s disaster management capacities and encourage research to combat COVID-19 and protect Indian citizens," the statement said.

The statement added: "The outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is first and foremost a public health emergency and the BCCI has a firm resolve that the nation gets all possible help to cope with the testing times."

Hours after announcing a contribution of Rs 500 crore towards tackling the COVID-19 situation in India, Tata Trusts on Saturday increased their commitment to the cause with an additional Rs 1000 crore.

In a statement Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran said, Tata Sons announces an additional Rs. 1000 Crores support towards COVID-19 and related activities. We will work together with the Tata Trusts and our Chairman Emeritus Mr. Tata and would be fully supporting their initiatives, and work in a collaborative manner to bring the full expertise of the group."

"In addition to the initiatives articulated by Tata Trusts, we are also bringing in the ventilators necessary and are gearing up to also manufacture the same soon in India," he added.

"The country is facing an unprecedented situation and crisis. All of us would have to do whatever it takes to alleviate and enhance the quality of lives of the communities we serve," he stated.

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