Retiring Madhya Pradesh High Court Judge Avanindra Kumar Singh announced he will donate his retirement benefits of ₹1.1 Crore to the PM CARES Fund.
Why it matters: This news highlights the role of individual contributions to government funds and showcases the PM CARES Fund's significance in India.
Judge's Generous Donation
Avanindra Kumar Singh, a judge from the Madhya Pradesh High Court, is set to retire and has made headlines with his decision to donate his retirement benefits. The amount, totaling ₹1.1 Crore, will be contributed to the PM CARES Fund, a significant gesture highlighting individual support for national causes.
Understanding the PM CARES Fund
The PM CARES Fund was established to provide relief during emergencies and distress situations, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a public charitable trust with the primary objective of dealing with emergency or distress situations, like those posed by the pandemic, and to provide relief to the affected.
Key facts
- Avanindra Kumar Singh is a retiring judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court.
- He announced a donation of ₹1.1 Crore to the PM CARES Fund.
- The donation comes from his retirement benefits.
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Source: livelaw.in