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Bank of Baroda's ₹1 Crore Boost: Supporting Himachal's Disaster Relief Fund

Bank of Baroda has made a significant contribution of ₹1 crore to Himachal Pradesh's Aapda Rahat Kosh disaster relief fund. The cheque was formally presented to Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu by the bank's General Manager Sabhayek Singh. The Chief Minister appreciated this generous gesture, noting that such initiatives motivate others to support humanitarian causes. This corporate donation comes as the state continues its development push with multiple infrastructure projects worth crores of rupees.

Key Points: Bank of Baroda Donates ₹1 Crore to Himachal Aapda Rahat Kosh

  • Bank of Baroda donates ₹1 crore to Himachal's disaster relief fund
  • CM Sukhu expresses gratitude for corporate social responsibility initiative
  • Contribution handed over by GM Sabhayek Singh in Chandigarh Zone
  • Donation supports state's ongoing disaster relief and rehabilitation efforts
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Bank of Baroda contributes one crore to Aapda Rahat Kosh of Himachal Pradesh

Bank of Baroda contributes ₹1 crore to Himachal Pradesh's disaster relief fund, with CM Sukhu praising the philanthropic initiative for humanitarian causes.

"Such noble initiatives inspire others to come forward for humanitarian and philanthropic causes - Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu"

Shimla, November 16

The Bank of Baroda has extended significant support to the state's disaster relief efforts by contributing Rs 1 crore to the Aapda Rahat Kosh. The cheque was handed over to Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday by Sabhayek Singh, General Manager and Zonal Head of the Chandigarh Zone, on behalf of the bank.

The Chief Minister expressed gratitude for the generous contribution and said that such noble initiatives inspire others to come forward for humanitarian and philanthropic causes, as per the official press release.

Health and Family Welfare Minister (Col.) Dhani Ram Shandil, Deputy General Manager, Bal Kishan, Assistant General Manager, and Rajesh Kumar Gawa, along with other senior officers of the bank, were also present on the occasion.

Earlier, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth Rs 53.96 crore in Rampur Bushehar, Shimla district.

He inaugurated the Community Health Centre building at Gram Panchayat Dhar Gaura, constructed at Rs 3.27 crore, the strengthening works of various drinking water supply schemes under Jal Shakti Sub-Division Rampur completed with an outlay of Rs 1.78 crore and Rs 74.38 lakh improvement works of the Flow Irrigation Scheme (FIS) Foula Ladhidhar scheme in Tehsil Nankhari.

He also inaugurated the Rs 89 lakh residence-cum-office complex of the Assistant Engineer, PWD, Sarahan, a release stated.

The Chief Minister also laid the foundation stones of several major projects, including the up-gradation of the Jeori-Sarahan road under NABARD to cost Rs. 25.76 crore, the lift drinking water supply scheme for ITBP colony Nogli to cost Rs. 2.77 crore, Rs. 4.57 crore strengthening of drinking water supply schemes for Munish-Bhali and Darkali panchayats and FIS from Belupul to Majheoti in Tehsil Nankhari to cost Rs. 1.19 crore.

He also laid the foundation stones for the sewerage system for Nagar Parishad Rampur, which will cost Rs three crore, and a multi-storey shopping complex and bus stand to be built at Nankhari for Rs 9.96 crore.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While I appreciate the contribution, I wish more details were shared about how exactly this money will be utilized. Transparency in disaster relief funds is crucial for building public trust.
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Sarah B
As someone who visited Himachal last year, I've seen firsthand how natural disasters have affected the beautiful state. Every contribution counts towards rebuilding lives and infrastructure. 🙏
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Arjun K
Good to see development projects worth 54 crore also being inaugurated. Infrastructure development along with disaster relief shows comprehensive planning for Himachal's progress.
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Kavya N
The new Community Health Centre in Dhar Gaura will be a blessing for rural communities. Healthcare infrastructure in remote areas desperately needs such investments. ❤️
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Michael C
Impressive to see both immediate disaster relief and long-term development projects happening simultaneously. This balanced approach is what states need for sustainable growth.

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