Delhi Jal Board (DJB) employees have decided to donate their one-day salary to Chief Minister’s Relief Fund in order to support the Delhi Government fight against coronavirus. With the announcement, the DJB has become the first among the State Government’s departments to declare their support to fight the Corona outbreak.
Delhi Jal Board (DJB) Vice-Chairman Raghav Chadha said that all the staff of the civic body has decided to contribute unanimously to contribute one-day salary for the noble cause.
“Everyone at @DelhiJalBoard has unanimously decided to donate one day’s salary to Chief Minister Relief Fund in the wake of Covid-19 epidemic. This is a humble effort to support Delhi government’s fight against coronavirus under the leadership of CM @ArvindKejriwal,” Chadha tweeted.
“With the contribution of one day salary, an amount of nearly Rs 2 crore will be transferred to Chief Minister’s relief fund on behalf of DJB family. My grateful thanks to my colleagues at @DelhiJalBoard for this humanitarian gesture,” he said in another tweet.
“To extend every possible help that can be provided to the society is the need of the hour. My grateful thanks to my colleagues and we all pray for the safety and well-being of all citizens”, he said.
Chadha said that the Delhi government under the leadership of Chief Minister Arnind Kejriwal is making all possible efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus in the state and ensure people face the least difficulty during the lockdown.
“DJB is working round the clock to ensure uninterrupted supply of water and unhindered sewerage services during the lockdown, he added.
Praising healthcare professionals, Chadha said “We all are being inspired from our frontline heroes - from our doctors, nurses and healthcare workers to those who are ensuring the supply of essential services in challenging times,”