CMO Kerala releases record of donors who contributed to CM’s Distress Relief Fund by cheque
FirstpostThe Facebook post stated that the fund has received Rs 210 crore so far, in addition to the pledge for a financial aid of Rs 160 Crore. The Chief Minister’s Office, Kerala on Tuesday released a record of donors who contributed to the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund through cheques, thanking the response from the ‘kind hearts’ around the world. It was also reported that a fake bank account was attempting to collect funds in the name of Kerala Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund. Public sector oil marketing companies have contributed Rs 25 crore to the Kerala Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. Over 10.78 lakh people, including 2.12 lakh women and 1 lakh children below 12 years of age, are taking shelter in as many as 3,200 relief camps a fortnight after the monsoon rampaged through the state in its second spell that The Kerala government on Tuesday also sought a Rs 2,600-crore special package from the Centre for rehabilitation work.