Coronavirus: Uddhav Thackeray appeals to people to contribute to the CM's relief fund

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday appealed people to donate money to Chief Minister's relief fund to help government tackle impact of coronavirus pandemic.  A special bank account has been set up for this purpose, a statement from his office said.

Donations can be sent to account "Chief Minister's Relief FundCOVID 19"at State Bank of India's main branch in Fort area here. donations would get income tax waiver under Section 80(g).

bank account number is 39239591720. bank code is 00300 and IFSC code is SBIN0000300, statement said.

Several NGOs, corporates and religious organizations are coming forward to contribute to state's efforts to tackle crisis, it added. As of Saturday, Maharashtra has recorded 167 coronavirus cases.

Im Credits: ANI