Govt. of India nominates Bank of Maharashtra for Collection of Donations for PM CARES Fund

Pune, 6th April, 2020: Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) has been nominated by Govt. of India for collection of donations for PM CARES Fund. The Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund) was set up on March 28th, 2020 to raise funds for the purpose of providing necessary assistance and relief to the citizens in emergency situations including the COVID-19 pandemic for combating the crisis.

Contributions can be made by Cash, RTGS, NEFT, IMPS, cheques and demand drafts drawn in favour of PM CARES Fund.

One can also remit contributions directly by electronic clearing system (ECS) to the designated savings bank account of Bank of Maharashtra.

All such contributions will be entitled to 100 percent income tax exemption under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act.

Citizens and organizations can donate to PM CARES Fund using following details:

Name of the Account      : PM CARES

Account Number             : 60355358964   

 IFSC Code                     : MAHB0001160                                                                      

Name of Bank         : Bank of Maharashtra

Name of the Branch           : UPSC Branch

Address                              : Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi- 110069

Everyone in the society, including eminent/iconic personalities keeps contributing to the right cause by strengthening the financial muscle of the government in its valiant fight against the gargantuan pandemic of COVID-19. Corporates, Government organizations, Defence Personnel, PSUs, Film and Sports personalities too have been contributing generously in response to the clarion call of the government. Please donate generously for the cause.