'Time to stand together': Rajkummar Rao, Bhumi Pednekar pledge to contribute to PM CARES

Bollywood actors Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Penekar have stepped forward with ir assistance in providing relief to vulnerable and distressed families who have lost ir livelihoods due to national lockdown. rampant spread of vel coronavirus in India has caused all industries to cease operations until crisis is averted. This has, in turn, cut off family incomes and sustainability of many homes across nation.

While Stree actor has done his bit by contributing an undisclosed amount to relief funds organized by Prime Minister and Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Bhumi has vowed to support with 'supplies, food and essentials'.

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Many Bollywood celebrities have come forward to donate for needy who have been affected during current global crisis. Earlier on Saturday, Khiladi actor Akshay Kumar pledged to donate a whopping amount of Rs. 25 crore for cause of providing essential amenities to needful amid current coronavirus pandemic. Badlapur actor Varun Dhawan also pledged to donate Rs 30 lakh to PM CARES fund and Rs 25 lakh to Maharashtra CM's fund.

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Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations (CARES) Fund

Aiding citizens in need amid pan-India Coronavirus lockdown, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday, launched Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund). This fund will provide relief to affected from any walk of life dealing with any kind of emergency or distress situation posed by COVID-19 pandemic. It is chaired by PM Modi and  Defence Minister, Home Minister and Finance Minister.

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