PRIME MINISTER'S APPEAL
You are all aware that there has
been extensive devastation due to cloud burst and floods in the State of
Uttarakhand. A large number of persons have died and property worth crores of
rupees has been damaged. The Union Government is extending all cooperation and
assistance to the State Government in rescue and relief operations.
2. At this moment, affected people
need our help to tide over the calamity that has fallen upon them, to survive
and to rebuild their lives. I request all citizens of India to stand with our
distressed fellow countrymen, and actively participate in the national effort
to support them at this difficult time.
3. I appeal to all citizens to
donate generously to the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund [PMNRF].
Payment may be made by cheque or draft in the name of the
“Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund” and sent to the Prime Minister’s
Office, South Block, New Delhi 110011. As per directions on the subject the
nationalized banks are not to charge any commission on preparation of drafts
favouring the PMNRF. Online contributions can also be made through the website
of Prime Minister’s Office i.e. www.pmindia.nic.in.
Contributions can also be made
directly in the account of Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund at the
branches of the following banks: Allahabad Bank, Andhra Bank, Axis Bank, Bank
of Baroda, Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Canara Bank, Central Bank of
India, Citi Bank, Corporation Bank, Dena Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, IDBI Bank
Limited, Indian Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Oriental Bank
of Commerce, Punjab and Sind Bank, Punjab National Bank, Standard Chartered
Bank, State Bank of India, Syndicate Bank, UCO Bank, Union Bank of India,
United Bank of India, Vijaya Bank, and Yes Bank Limited.
Contributions can also
be sent through Money Order with no commission chargeable. Contributions to the
PMNRF have been notified for 100% deduction from taxable income under section
80(G) of the Income Tax Act.
Source:PIB
