The State Government has opened a special account in State Bank of India for donors willing to extend financial assistance to people affected by natural disaster in Uttarakhand. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has appealed to people to deposit donations in this account for assistance to Uttarakhand victims.
The bank account named Mukhyamantri Rahat Kosh (Uttarakhand Barh Rahat) has been opened in Vallabh Bhavan branch of State Bank of India at Bhopal. Its account number is 33074105684. Money from anywhere in State and country can be deposited in this account. Willing donors can submit cheques, bank drafts or cash to Deputy Secretary to the Chief Minister Shri Ashok Janwade and obtain receipt thereof. Exemption under 80G will be given on money deposited in this account.
Toll-free number 18002335343 with 10 lines has been set up at the call centre for giving and receiving information about state's pilgrims strande in Uttarakhand. Information can be exchanged on this phone number round-the-clock.