Corona virus has really broken the spine of countries around the world with its affect. Economies of various COVID-19 hit countries have been largely affected due to its spread. Many countries have announced locked down to combat the deadly virus including USA and India. USA has been hit hard by Corona Virus as the patient numbers have increased over lakh with more tha 3000 death. On the other hand, India’s efforts to contain the spread of virus ha been fruitful as there are lesser number of cases looking at that fact, India has such massive population. In order to combat corona virus, the Indian government announced a lockdown for entire country for a period of 21 days. People would not be able to commute to another place and services like trains, metros, flights and other public transports would also be shut due to the lockdown. This step has been adopted to stop the spread of Corona Virus, when people would be at home, there are minor possibility of spread of this virus. The lockdown has really hit the financial conditions of each and everyone. Daily wage workers are struggling to keep up without work but they can’t survive long without daily cash flow.
To fight with corona virus in vision to eradicate it, Finance Minister has also allotted a certain amount of money dedicated to it. In this hour, every country is struggling with their economy so seeing all the aspect, government of India has created a fund called ‘PM Care’ where people of India would be able to donate money whatever they can from their saving. Prime Minister Modi himself addressed the nation to tell about this fund so that people would donate money and that donated money will be used to for citizen’s assistance and Relief in Emergency situations.
As soon as it was announced, people from all walks of life, started donating to PM Cares fund to help government combat emergency situation. So here is money donated by Celebrities and businessman to ‘PM Cares’ fund to combat Corona Virus –
Akshay Kumar – 25 Crore
Akshay was the first celebrity to make the move in which he decided to donated a sum amount of 25 crore to the PM Care fund. Often, he plays patriotic characters onscreen, but this time he has show how it is done.
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. 🙏🏻 https://t.co/dKbxiLXFLS
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) March 28, 2020
Varun Dhawan – 30 Lacs
The Student of the year actor, Varun Dhawan has also stepped up for the country and donated a sum amount of 30 lacs to PM Cares fund.
I pledge to contribute 30 lakhs to the PM CARE fund. We will over come this. Desh hai toh hum hain. https://t.co/E87IU22NaF
— Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) March 28, 2020
Kartik Aryan – 1 Cr
Actor Kartik Aryan came forward to donate 1 Cr to PM cares fund and requested his fans to take part in it and donate any sum of money they are capable of
It is the absolute need of the hour to rise together as a Nation.
— Kartik Aaryan (@TheAaryanKartik) March 30, 2020
Whatever I am, whatever money I’ve earned, is only because of the people of India; and for us I am contributing Rs. 1 crore to the PM-CARES Fund.
I URGE all my fellow Indians also to help as much as possible 🙏🏻 https://t.co/AzTT3lWHtr
Shilpa Shetty – 21 Lacs
Along with her husband, Raj Kundra, Shilpa Shetty Kundra has donated 21 lacs to the fund which will be used for citizen’s assistance and Relief in Emergency situations.
For humanity, our country, & fellow citizens that need us; now is the time, let’s do our bit.@TheRajKundra & I pledge 21 lacs to @narendramodi ji‘s PM-CARES Fund. Every drop in the ocean counts, so I urge you all to help fight this situation.#IndiaFightsCorona @PMOIndia https://t.co/A0p2sAbGs8
— SHILPA SHETTY KUNDRA (@TheShilpaShetty) March 29, 2020
Anushka Sharma & Virat Kohli – Undisclosed Amount
Indian cricket captain with her wife, Anushka Sharma has donated to the PM Cares fund without disclosing the amount.
Anushka and I are pledging our support towards PM-CARES Fund & the Chief Minister's Relief Fund (Maharashtra). Our hearts are breaking looking at the suffering of so many & we hope our contribution, in some way, helps easing the pain of our fellow citizens #IndiaFightsCorona
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) March 30, 2020
Bhumi Pednekar – Undisclosed Amount
Dum Laga ke Haisha actress, Bhumi Pednekar has also contributed in this needful hour when every small contribution is crucial for the citizens. She donated money without disclosing the figures.
I pledge to contribute to the PM-CARES fund .Be it supplies,food,essentials or the research that humanity needs right now ,our support matters.We need to stand up,In whatever capacity we can,for those that are more vulnerable & in distress @narendramodi #jaiho #IndiaFightsCorona https://t.co/e2VfBurD7J
— bhumi pednekar (@bhumipednekar) March 29, 2020
Ayushman Khurrana – Undisclosed Amount
Vicky Donor actor, Ayushman Khurrana donated to the PM Cares fund in which he did not disclosed the amount. He said, those who are capable of donating, must help others.
I’m pledging my support to this noble initiative by PM @narendramodi ji. As a nation, we should all look to contribute to the PM-CARES Fund in the best of our capacity. It will help our nation to support our fellow citizens in distress. https://t.co/bIUDl5HlFA
— Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) March 28, 2020
Manish Paul – 20 Lacs
Popular TV host and actor, Manish Paul took part in PM cares fund to donate a sum of 20 lacs in order to combat corona Virus and further emergency situations.
I take a pledge to donate 20lakhs from my savings to the PM-CARES fund…its time to be there for everyone… @narendramodi ji.. JAI HIND🙏🏻🙏🏻 https://t.co/nFRHSJYg8n
— Maniesh Paul (@ManishPaul03) March 29, 2020
Bhushan Kumar – 11 Cr
T-series owner and producer, Bhusan Kumar has also donated a sum of 1 cr to PM Cares Fund. Advised people to stay home and be safe.
Today, we are all at a really crucial stage & it’s extremely important to do all we can to help. I, along with my entire @TSeries family pledge to donate Rs. 11 crores to the PM-CARES Fund. We can & will fight this together, Jai Hind 🇮🇳@PMOIndia @narendramodi #IndiaFightsCorona https://t.co/mBBhuVgW1t
— Bhushan Kumar (@itsBhushanKumar) March 29, 2020
Prabhas – 3Cr
Bahubali actor Prabhas has extended his support to PM Cares fund and donated 3 cr. He also contributed to his state’s relief fund as well.
Guru Randhawa – 20 Lacs
Punjabi and Bollywood singer, Guru Randhawa also did his part and donated 20 lacs in PM Cares fund.
I pledge to contribute Rs 20 lacs from my savings to @narendramodi sir’s PM-CARES Fund. Let’s help each other 🙏🏻
— Guru Randhawa (@GuruOfficial) March 28, 2020
I have earned money through my shows and songs which you all have bought tickets or have bought from online platforms. So here is doing my contribution 🙏 Jai Hind https://t.co/h0F1KOuQNV
Kapil Sharma – 50 Lacs
Comedian turned actor, Kapil Sharma donated a sum amount of 50 lacs to PM cares fund to combat emergency situations like corona Virus.
It's time to stand together with the ones who need us. Contributing Rs.50 lakhs to the PM relief fund towards the #fightagainstcorona. Request everyone to #stayhome #staysafe #jaihind #PMrelieffund @narendramodi 🙏 🇮🇳
— Kapil Sharma (@KapilSharmaK9) March 26, 2020
Ratan Tata – 1500 Cr
One of the biggest donations to PM Cares fund, Ratan Tata and his trust has donated 1500 cr to PM Cares Fund.
In the face of crisis, let's stand together to #StopCoronaVirus. #IndiaFightsCorona #COVIDー19 pic.twitter.com/ZqqWgVLNZp
— Tata Group (@TataCompanies) March 31, 2020
Anand Mahindra – 1 month Salary
Mahindra Group Chairman, Anand Mahindra committed to contribute his salary to the PM cares fund. He also offered his Mahindra resorts to convert it into Corona Patient care facility. Also told that his engineers will be manufacturing ventilators at minimal cost.
As @GoenkaPk tweeted, we are simultaneously working with an indigenous maker of ICU ventilators. These are sophisticated machines costing between 5 to 10 lakhs. This device is an interim lifesaver & the team estimates it will cost below ₹7,500 https://t.co/3rz1FBkPF0
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) March 26, 2020
Anil Agarwal – 100 Cr
Vedanta Resources Limited executive chairman has pledge to donate 100 cr in the relief of emergency situations.
I am committing 100 cr towards fighting the Pandemic. #DeshKiZarooratonKeLiye is a pledge that we undertook & this is the time when our country needs us the most. Many people are facing uncertainty & I’m specially concerned about the daily wage earners, we will do our bit to help pic.twitter.com/EkxOhTrBpR
— Anil Agarwal (@AnilAgarwal_Ved) March 22, 2020
Gautam Adani – 100 Cr
One of India’s billionaires, Gautam Adani from Adani Group also did hit part and donated a good sum of money for Prime Minister’s Fund to fight coronavirus outbreak.
ADANI FOUNDATION is humbled to contribute Rs. 100 Cr to the #PMcaresfund in this hour of India’s battle against #COVID19. ADANI GROUP will further contribute additional resources to support the GOVERNMENTS and FELLOW CITIZENS in these testing times.
— Gautam Adani (@gautam_adani) March 29, 2020
Uday Kotak – 50 Cr
Managing director of Kotak Mahindra Bank announced that the bank will donate 25 Cr to the PM Cares Fund.
It is time to protect Lives and Livelihood. Jab Jaan hai to Jahaan hai. https://t.co/AhKb1Yr8n1
— Uday Kotak (@udaykotak) March 29, 2020
Venu Srinivasan – 25 Cr
TVS Motor Company’s Chairman, Venu Srinivasan pledge to contribute 25 Cr in PM Cares Fund.
We pledge to control the spread of #Covid19 pic.twitter.com/idfriSE6e3
— TVS Motor Company (@tvsmotorcompany) March 30, 2020
Mukesh Ambani – 500 Cr
Reliance Industries MD and India’s richest person, Mukesh Ambani has donated 500 Cr through Reliance Industries to PM Cares Fund.
Reliance Industries announces Rs 500 crore contribution to #PMCARES Fund In addition to its multi-pronged on-the-ground fight against Covid-19 #RIL #CoronaHaaregaIndiaJeetega pic.twitter.com/06Rsm4XLaX
— Reliance Foundation (@ril_foundation) March 30, 2020
Naveen Jindal – 25 Cr
Jindal Steel and Power limited extended their support to India in order to fight emergency situations and contributed 25 cr to PM Cares fund.
Thank you @JSPLCorporate. This gesture is very helpful. #IndiaFightsCorona https://t.co/6Arpp2vtxM
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 31, 2020
Bharti Airtel – 100 Cr
Bharti Enterprises and its companies Bharti Airtel, Bharti Infratel and others have contributed a sum of over Rs 100 crore for India’s fight against emergency Situations.
I salute Bharti Enterprises and Sunil Bharti Mittal Ji for the strong support in this battle against COVID-19. The humanitarian efforts of this group during this time will help many Indians. #IndiaFightsCorona https://t.co/FOudv1GSjf
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 31, 2020
LIC India – 105 Cr
India’s leading Insurance company, LIC also took part in PM Cares fund and contributed 105 Cr in support for India’s fight against Covid-19.
LIC Contributes Rs.105 Crore to PM CARES Fund to support India's fight against Covid-19. LIC reaffirms its solidarity in supporting the efforts of Government of India in combating the global pandemic. #IndiaFightsCorona @DFS_India @PMOIndia @nsitharaman @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/PkPtkKDmV0
— LIC India Forever (@LICIndiaForever) March 31, 2020
Suresh Raina- 31 Lacs
Indian former cricketer, Suresh Raina too contributed in PM Cares fund and PM Modi was quick to reply him with his wit.
That’s a brilliant fifty, @ImRaina! #IndiaFightsCorona https://t.co/O6vY4L6Quo
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 28, 2020
BCCI – 51 Cr
Board of Cricket council India also rose to the occasion and contributed 51 cr to Prime Minister’s fund to combat emergency situations.
NEWS : BCCI to contribute INR 51 crores to Prime Minister @narendramodi ji's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund
— BCCI (@BCCI) March 28, 2020
More details here – https://t.co/kw1yVhOO5o pic.twitter.com/RJO2br2BAo
Swami Ramdev – 25 Cr
Yoga guru, Swami Ramdev was also quick to contribute in this great cause and donated 25 cr to PM Cares fund.
#corona आपदा में पतंजलि द्वारा 25 करोड़ का प्रधानमंत्री कोष में आर्थिक योगदान व लाखों कार्यकर्ताओं द्वारा सेवाकार्य,
— स्वामी रामदेव (@yogrishiramdev) March 30, 2020
प्रेस वार्ता -live-https://t.co/v10NiABRxf
Undisclosed Contribution by Bollywood Clebs –
People from Bollywood industry were quite kind enough to contribute in this novel cause. Corona has really hit hard as country has been locked-down till 14th April 2020. When PM Modi announced a fund in which people of India can contribute and the donated money will be used for emergency situations including Corona Virus. Bollywood turned in large numbers to donate money in this fund. With the likes of Karan Johar, Madhuri Dixit, Alia Bhatt and more contributed an undisclosed amount. But, PM Modi tweeted about it to let people know Bollywood is taking an active part in PM Cares Fund.
Every effort counts, every contribution matters. I thank leading film personalities @MadhuriDixit, @bhumipednekar, @ayushmannk, @aliaa08, @karanjohar for supporting PM-CARES.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 31, 2020
By being proactive and taking right precautions we have to overcome COVID-19. #IndiaFightsCorona
We hope all these funds are capitalized in such a way that corona as well as future emergencies will be tackles well. This contribution will certainly help India stand tall in any medical or emergency situations.
