The Odisha Government has urged for donations from foreign nationals and non-resident Indians as the Fani caused has caused massive damages to private houses and public infrastructure worth more than Rs 13,000 crore.
"#Odisha Chief Minister's Relief Fund now accepts donations from Foreign Nationals, Persons of Indian Origin, Overseas Citizens of India and NRIs," CMO Odisha said in a Twitter post.
Calling upon all to join hands to rebuild Odisha, the State Government said: "Your contribution will heal many lives and also the State." Apart from appealing to the people to visit https://cmrfodisha. gov.in/donation/ onlinedonation.php to contribute, the State Government set up separate numbers for different countries for receiving calls in regard to sending of donations. Separate phone numbers are set up for the donors from USA, Canada, UK, Australia, Singapore, UAE and NRIs when in India. Though the State Government requires Rs 6,767 crore in relief and response for the calamity, the Government of India has released Rs 1,341 crore so far, official sources said.
The State Government basing on a preliminary loss estimation has sought Rs 17,000 crore from the Centre for taking forward the restoration work. Meanwhile, the State Government has so far received donations worth about Rs 200 crore from different agencies, organisations, individuals, industries and others for rebuilding the State in the aftermath of the cyclone that left at least 64 people dead and above 5 lakh houses damaged.