Several people across the country have come forward in the past few days to help Kerala residents who are trying to rebuild their lives after witnessing the worst floods of the century.
The disaster has claimed over 483 lives and caused major destruction across the state.
After Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan requested people to make generous contributions towards the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund, many people from all around the country and internationally have come forth to show their support and solidarity.
The latest figure states that there are approx. 60,000 people in various relief camps. Now that the state is focusing on rebuilding all that has been lost and providing relief and shelter to the refugees with a focus on medicines, food, and hygiene of the basic living conditions.
The government has estimated a cost of over 3.5 Billion Dollar in setting the state back on its feet if not more.
Any smallest of contributions by public will aid in making a big difference and that’s how we have people coming forward to help in the form of — food, clothing, money and medicines.
Here is the URL and address where people can donate funds and supplies.
The CM’s Disaster Relief Fund (CMDRF)
Name: Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund
Account Number: 67319948232
Bank: State Bank of India
Branch: City Branch, Thiruvananthapuram
IFSC: SBIN0070028
PAN: AAAGD0584M
Account type: Savings
SWIFT Code: SBININBBT08
All contributions to the fund are 100% tax exempt.
