PM Modi's mother, Heeraben Modi, donates Rs 25,000 from her savings to combat COVID-19

In a significant development, Heeraben Modi, mor of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has donated Rs 25,000 from her savings for PM-CARES fund as India battles Coronavirus.

With India battling Coronavirus pandemic which has ensnared globe in a vice-like grip, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set up a charitable trust where citizens, corporates, organisations and just about anyone else can contribute funds towards relief effort.

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fund is called  Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund or PM-CARES Fund. PM is Chairman of this trust. Or members of trust include Defence Minister, Finance Minister, and Home Minister. 

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