The country's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) donated ₹11 crore on Monday as India expanded the second phase of the nationwide Covid-19 vaccination campaign, opening registrations for people above 60 years and those aged 45.
Requesting everyone to come forward to ensure a successful vaccination drive, SBI Chairman Dinesh Khara said, "It is at times of adversity that the true form of unity is tested, and we all can take pride in the efforts that our nation has put in to fight the pandemic. The fight against the pandemic is not yet over, and as a responsible Corporate Citizen, we consider it our duty to support the government's efforts to vaccinate all."
"I request everyone to come forward and help in whatever way they can to ensure a successful vaccination drive," he added.
Ever since the Covid-19 pandemic began, the SBI has contributed to the Prime Minister's relief fund and participated in relief operations across the country. The employees of the SBI had earlier donated ₹100 crore to 'PM-CARES' to fight the pandemic.
In a statement early last year, SBI had said its around 2,56,000 employees have decided to contribute two days' salary to the 'PM-CARES' Fund.
With this collective effort and commitment of SBI employees, ₹100 crore will be donated to the Fund, it added.
SBI had also committed 0.25% of annual profit for 2019-20 as a part of its CSR activities to fight Covid-19.
The SBI Foundation had also provided food to the needy in collaboration with the Akshaya Patra Foundation by spending ₹15 lakh.
It had provided PPE kits to government hospitals (worth ₹25.20 lakh) and health equipment ( ₹43.92 lakh).
How you can contribute to Covid relief funds through SBI
SBI had earlier suggested three ways in which you can help the nation fight coronavirus from your home. Contributions can be made to the PM Care Fund via:
1) Fund transfer
Account Name: PM CARES
Account Number: 2121PM20202
IFSC Code: SBIN0000691
Bank and Branch name: State Bank of India. New Delhi Main Branch
UPI ID: pmcares@sbi
2) Online on pmindia.gov.in
Using Debit or credit cards
Internet Banking, UPI (BHIM, PhonePe, Amazon Pay, Google Pay, Paytm, Mobikwik, etc) RTGS/NEFT
3) QR Code
You can scan and pay with the BHIM UPI app.
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