CM donates one month's salary to CMRF for flood relief

By  Firstdespatch Desk   Aug 26, 2024

Agartala, Aug 26: In a generous move to support the ongoing relief efforts for flood-affected people across Tripura, Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Monday contributed his one month's salary to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF). 
This gesture comes as the state battles the aftermath of severe flooding, with the Chief Minister urging everyone to step forward and contribute to the cause.

On X, Dr Saha said, “I hereby contribute my one month’s salary to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for the purpose of providing relief to the people affected by the floods”.`

On Monday, Dr Saha handed over a cheque to Additional Secretary Dr Samit Roy Chowdhury.

Saha on Monday announced that Rs 2.0 crore from Chief Minister’s Relief fund will also be utilised for providing relief to people affected by the floods.

"An amount of Rs 2.0 crore from Chief Minister’s Relief fund will also be utilised for providing relief to people affected by the floods in different parts of the State", he said in a face book post. FD JK