Port Blair, April 29: The spread of corona virus
has been alarming and is posing severe health and economic ramifications for
our country. Distress situations, whether natural or otherwise, demand
expeditious and collective action for alleviating the suffering of those affected,
strengthening of infrastructure and capacities etc.
In view
of the gravity of the situation caused by COVID-19, and based on the appeal of
Hon’ble Home Minister, Govt. of India, A&N Administration has decided to
contribute one day salary of all Officers and Employees to PM CARES Fund.
In order to
expedite the remittance of one day salary contributions, Hon’ble Lt Governor
had sanctioned an amount of Rs. 2.50 crore from the Lt Governor’s Relief Fund
to be paid to PM CARES Fund. Now, the total amount towards one day salary
contribution of Officers and Employees of Andaman and Nicobar Administration,
Local Bodies and Public Sector Undertaking has been calculated at Rs.
5,53,93,293/-. Accordingly, Hon’ble Lt Governor has sanctioned the balance amount
of Rs. 3,03,93,293/- from the Lt Governor’s Relief Fund to be paid to PM CARES
Fund immediately, a communication said.
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