Udaipur farmer donates pension to CM’s relief fund

TNN | Updated: Apr 22, 2020, 09:06 IST

UDAIPUR: In a heartwarming gesture, a farmer and a senior citizen from Udaipur’s Vallabh Nagar block donated Rs 750, his entire pension for March, to the state government’s efforts to fight the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Vallabhnagar SDM Shailesh Surana said Heeralal, a marginal farmer from Maharaj ki Khedi village, donated his senior citizen pension given by the state government to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund.
The officer was quite surprised when the old man walked into his office on Monday.
“At a time when most people come to us with some or other grievance, we were pleasantly surprised when this old farmer said he wanted to contribute to the relief fund the small amount he had,” Surana said.
The old man handed over a cheque of Rs 750 to the officer. The amount has been duly deposited in the CM's relief fund as per his desire.
“The pandemic has hit the entire world and India very badly and governments are having a tough time providing medical facilities, food and shelter for the needy sections. When our government is taking care of the necessities of people, it is our duty to help the government if we are in a comfortable position. I know my contribution is nothing in comparison to the huge need. But if this gesture can inspire others, my effort would have paid off,” Heeralal said.