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 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.
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.
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
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.
Indian cricket captain with her wife, Anushka Sharma has donated to the PM Cares fund without disclosing the 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Punjabi and Bollywood singer, Guru Randhawa also did his part and donated 20 lacs in PM Cares fund.
Comedian turned actor, Kapil Sharma donated a sum amount of 50 lacs to PM cares fund to combat emergency situations like corona Virus.
One of the biggest donations to PM Cares fund, Ratan Tata and his trust has donated 1500 cr to PM Cares Fund.
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.
Vedanta Resources Limited executive chairman has pledge to donate 100 cr in the relief of emergency situations.
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.
Managing director of Kotak Mahindra Bank announced that the bank will donate 25 Cr to the PM Cares Fund.
TVS Motor Company’s Chairman, Venu Srinivasan pledge to contribute 25 Cr in PM Cares Fund.
Reliance Industries MD and India’s richest person, Mukesh Ambani has donated 500 Cr through Reliance Industries to PM Cares Fund.
Jindal Steel and Power limited extended their support to India in order to fight emergency situations and contributed 25 cr to PM Cares fund.
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.
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.
Indian former cricketer, Suresh Raina too contributed in PM Cares fund and PM Modi was quick to reply him with his wit.
Board of Cricket council India also rose to the occasion and contributed 51 cr to Prime Minister’s fund to combat emergency situations.
Yoga guru, Swami Ramdev was also quick to contribute in this great cause and donated 25 cr to PM Cares fund.
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.
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.
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