New Delhi, Mar 29:
The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) today said it would donate Rs 50 lakh each to the Central Government and the State Government for their fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
“KSCA through BCCI wish to contribute Rs 50 Lakhs to Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund and Rs 50 Lacs toward CM Karnataka Government State relief fund,” said a KSCA spokesperson.
“The donation is towards strengthening the central and state in this disaster management capacities and encourage research to combat COVID-19 and protect the citizens.
“The KSCA will continue to monitor and work closely with Government of Karnataka and other state regulatory bodies and we are committed to provide any other necessary support to the state machinery,” the spokesperson added.
The pandemic has killed more than 30,000 worldwide including 25 in India.
The BCCI on Saturday contributed Rs 51 crore towards fighting the health crisis.
Besides KSCA, the state associations who have come forward to help include Cricket Association of Bengal, Mumbai Cricket Association and Saurashtra Cricket Association.
Meanwhile, India’s Test team vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane has donated Rs 10 lakh to the Maharastra Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
This was confirmed to PTI today by a source close to Rahane, who joins the list of sportspersons who have contributed towards the fight against the pandemic.
Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar has donated Rs 50 lakh, while former India player Suresh Raina has chipped in with Rs 52 lakh.
Maharashtra is one of the worst-affected states battling the Novel Coronavirus. (PTI)
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