State CMs And Corporates Pledge Rs 83 Cr For Cyclone-Hit Odisha

Bhubaneswar: As cyclone-hit coastal Odisha struggles to put life back on track, several states and the corporate sector including national carrier Air India have come forward to the State’s rescue with financial aid and other assistance.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has donated Rs 11 crore to assist in restoration work while Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and Tamil Nadu CM K Palaniswami have announced to donate Rs 10 crore each.

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has announced an assistance of Rs 5 crore to the cyclone affected people.

“Gujarat has always stood by the people of the country. During this hour of crisis, the Govt of Guj has announced an assistance of Rs 5 crore to the cyclone affected people of Odisha from CM Relief Fund,” he tweeted.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan also offered his state’s support to the cyclone victims. In a letter to Naveen, he said Kerala and its people offer all assistance including provision of medical teams, fire and rescue services and state electricity board personnel if necessary. “I have asked our State relief commissioner to be in constant touch with your State authorities to render any assistance that may be required,” he wrote.

While Naveen himself donated his one year’s salary, Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan contributed his one month’s salary to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.

On the other hand, Air India CMD Ashwini Lohani on Tuesday visited the Air India staff quarter in Bhubaneswar and its regional office in the city to assess the damage inflicted by cyclone Fani. His team distributed candle, water, biscuit and snacks among the staff and others.

Corporates Who Have Donated towards the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund:

IMFA Rs 75 lakh
ICICI Bank Rs 10 crore.
Adani Ports Rs 25 crore
Bank of India Rs 25 lakh
Equipage Infracore Rs 83000