BJD Rajya Sabha member Sasmit Patra has cumulatively donated his four months’ salary and Rs 2 crore from his MPLAD fund for fighting the COVID-19.
Dr Patra has contributed to both Central and State Governments’ coffers for the purpose. He says he is inspired by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, who is a great giver for furthering public wellbeing.
Dr Patra has donated his three month’s salary to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF) besides giving away one month’s salary (Rs 2 lakh) to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund. He also provided Rs 1 crore from MPLAD fund to the Central Government. Dr Patra, who has been assigned Mayrubahnj as his Nodal District, has provided Rs 1 crore from MPLAD fund to the district.