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Canara Bank Donates ₹25 Lakh to Uttarakhand Relief Fund, CM Engages Youth

Canara Bank donated ₹25 lakh to the Uttarakhand Chief Minister's Relief Fund during a meeting with CM Pushkar Singh Dhami. The Chief Minister stated the fund is vital for assisting people in disasters and emergencies, praising the bank's social responsibility. Separately, CM Dhami interacted with students from North-Eastern states visiting under the "Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat" initiative. He addressed their questions on student safety, cultural exchange, and highlighted women's empowerment schemes in the state.

Key Points: Canara Bank Donates ₹25 Lakh to Uttarakhand CM Relief Fund

  • ₹25 lakh donation to CM Relief Fund
  • Support for disaster & emergency aid
  • CM interacts with North-East students
  • Emphasis on student safety & welfare
  • Promotion of cultural exchange & women's empowerment
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Canara Bank donates Rs 25 lakh to Uttarakhand CM Relief Fund

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami receives ₹25 lakh donation from Canara Bank for disaster relief and interacts with students from North-East.

Canara Bank donates Rs 25 lakh to Uttarakhand CM Relief Fund
"Such contributions reflect a strong sense of social responsibility and compassion. - Pushkar Singh Dhami"

Dehradun, March 31

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met a delegation from Canara Bank at his residence today. During the meeting, the bank presented a cheque of Rs 25 lakh as a contribution to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund.

Expressing his gratitude for the support, the Chief Minister said that the Relief Fund serves as a crucial resource for assisting people affected by disasters, accidents, and other emergency situations. He added that such contributions reflect a strong sense of social responsibility and compassion, helping ensure timely assistance reaches those in need.

The Chief Minister emphasised that the state government remains committed to public welfare and appreciates the support extended by various institutions and organisations in this direction. He also expressed hope that Canara Bank will continue to contribute under its corporate social responsibility initiatives in the future.

On this occasion, Deputy General Manager Sangamesh Padanad and other officials of Canara Bank were also present.

Meanwhile, in a separate incident, CM Dhami today interacted with youth from the North-Eastern states (Ashtalakshmi) at the Chief Minister's residence under the "Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat" initiative, according to an official statement.

These students are on a three-day state visit, travelling from Dehradun to Uttarkashi. During the interaction, students from various North-Eastern states asked several important questions, which the Chief Minister answered in detail with warmth and openness.

Responding to a question from a student from Tripura regarding student facilities and safety, the Chief Minister said that Uttarakhand welcomes students from across the country and abroad, and ensuring their safety and well-being is the state government's top priority.

Answering a query from a student from Arunachal Pradesh about cultural exchange between Uttarakhand and the North-East, he noted that both regions share many geographical and cultural similarities, which further strengthen the spirit of "Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat."

On being asked about the role of women in Uttarakhand, the Chief Minister highlighted that over 265,000 women in the state have become "Lakhpati Didis," and that the government has allocated a gender budget of Rs 19,000 crore to promote women's empowerment.

- ANI

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Priya S
Appreciate the CSR initiative, but I wish more focus was on the interaction with NE students. "Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat" is so important for national integration. Glad the CM took time for them!
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Rohit P
The part about 2.65 lakh Lakhpati Didis and a ₹19,000 crore gender budget is the real headline! That's massive women empowerment. Uttarakhand setting a good example.
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Sarah B
As someone who has visited Uttarakhand, it's heartening to see the CM assure safety for students from all over. The state is beautiful and welcoming. The bank's donation is a nice gesture too.
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Vikram M
Respectfully, while donations are welcome, I hope this isn't just a photo-op. The Relief Fund's track record in timely disbursement needs to be scrutinized. Accountability is key for public trust.
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Karthik V
Combining a CSR donation news with cultural exchange is smart reporting. Shows the government's dual focus on welfare and unity. Jai Hind!

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