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Modi asks people to donate generously

New Delhi, September 12
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today made an appeal to all Indians to donate generously to the PM's National Relief Fund for the flood-affected people in Jammu and Kashmir.

In his appeal, Modi said: "My fellow citizens, you are all aware that unprecedented floods have caused havoc in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. A large number of persons have died or have been temporarily displaced. Property and infrastructure worth crores have been damaged. Our fellow countrymen in Jammu and Kashmir need our help at this critical hour to tide over the calamity and to rebuild their lives.”

The Prime Minister said the Centre was extending full cooperation to the state government in the measures for rescue, relief and rehabilitation, besides direct assistance to the affected people.

"I request all fellow countrymen to stand shoulder to shoulder with our distressed brothers and sisters in Jammu and Kashmir and be part of the national effort to support them in this hour of crisis. I appeal to all citizens to donate generously to the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund," Modi said.

Asking people to be part of the national effort, a PMO statement also gave details of various modes for payment to the fund, including online contributions through the PMO website.

Payment may be made by cheque/draft/cash in the name of Prime Minister's National Relief Fund and sent to the PMO in South Block, the statement said. — PTI