Page 5 - Latest Updates on PM CARES Fund
BJP slams Rahul Gandhi for making allegations against PM CARES fund
BJP leader Lanka Dinakar says Congress allegations show their frustation at Modi's popularity.
 "BJP slams Rahul Gandhi for making allegations against PM CARES fund")
Narendra Modi scared of disclosing who donated to PM Cares: Rahul Gandhi
Gandhi claimed everyone knows that Chinese companies like Huawei, Xiaomi, TikTok and OnePlus have donated to the PM Cares Fund, set up to fight Covid-19.
 "Narendra Modi scared of disclosing who donated to PM Cares: Rahul Gandhi")
Govt justifies PM Cares Fund in SC, opposes transfer of funds to NDRF
Govt said that there are several funds which are either established earlier or now for carrying out various relief works, PM Cares is one such fund with voluntary donations
 "Govt justifies PM Cares Fund in SC, opposes transfer of funds to NDRF")
This young entrepreneur is making affordable ventilators for the masses
The RespirAID device essentially provides "intermittent positive pressure ventilation" and its portable size allows healthcare professionals to carry it easily during transportation and emergency situ
 "This young entrepreneur is making affordable ventilators for the masses")
'Jhoola diplomacy', Chinese cash lulled India into complacency: Chidambaram
Prime Minister is the ex-officio Chairman of the PM-CARES Fund and Minister of Defence, Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Finance, Government of India are ex-officio Trustees of the Fund
 "'Jhoola diplomacy', Chinese cash lulled India into complacency: Chidambaram")
PM-CARES Fund accepted donations from Chinese companies: Congress
There was no immediate response from the government on the allegations
 "PM-CARES Fund accepted donations from Chinese companies: Congress")
PM Cares Fund allocates Rs 2,000 cr for 50,000 Made-in-India ventilators
Around 30,000 ventilators are being made by BEL, rest by AgVa Healthcare; another Rs 1,000 cr set aside for welfare of migrant labourers
 "PM Cares Fund allocates Rs 2,000 cr for 50,000 Made-in-India ventilators")
Easing woes: Unsung warriors who helped the poor during Covid-19 lockdown
A new report highlights the role played by non-profit organisations in mitigating the effects of Covid-19 despite facing financial and other constraints
 "Easing woes: Unsung warriors who helped the poor during Covid-19 lockdown")
SC seeks Centre's reply on plea to shift Covid funds from PM CARES to NDRF
SC also sought a direction for the govt to prepare, notify and implement a national plan under the Disaster Management Act to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic.
 "SC seeks Centre's reply on plea to shift Covid funds from PM CARES to NDRF")
Rajasthan seeks CSR benefits for CM relief fund: SC asks govt to respond
The state government said that the Centre's circular has excluded CMRF from the purview and ambit of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities, prescribed by the Act
 "Rajasthan seeks CSR benefits for CM relief fund: SC asks govt to respond")
Trustees of PM CARES appoint SARC & Associates as auditor of fund
Opposition parties have questioned how the PM CARES Fund is being kept out of the audit purview of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG).
 "Trustees of PM CARES appoint SARC & Associates as auditor of fund")
American Express pledges Rs 9 cr to help those combating Covid-19 in India
The grants will help provide protective equipment to frontline healthcare workers, support the development of vaccines and research and help feed people
 "American Express pledges Rs 9 cr to help those combating Covid-19 in India")
Over half of India Inc's Covid-19 spends went to PM-CARES Fund: Crisil
Concerns about transparency have been expressed about the PM-CARES Fund
 "Over half of India Inc's Covid-19 spends went to PM-CARES Fund: Crisil")
Donations by companies to PM-CARES Fund notified as CSR, says govt
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had tweeted on March 29 that CSR Funds can now donate to PM CARES Fund
 "Donations by companies to PM-CARES Fund notified as CSR, says govt")
CM Yogi Adityanath launches 'UP Start-up Fund', to be managed by SIDBI
The fund has been set up under the UP Information Technology and Start-up Policy 2017
 "CM Yogi Adityanath launches 'UP Start-up Fund', to be managed by SIDBI")
Coronavirus Update: Major world developments and some good news for India
A lab experiment suggests cats can spread the new coronavirus to other cats without any of them ever having symptoms
 "Coronavirus Update: Major world developments and some good news for India")
PM CARES allocates Rs 3,100 crore for migrants, buying ventilators
Out of the Rs 3,100 crore, nearly Rs 2,000 crore will be earmarked for the purchase of "Made in India" ventilators and Rs 1,000 crore for care of migrant labourers, it said.
 "PM CARES allocates Rs 3,100 crore for migrants, buying ventilators")
Railways has money for PM-CARES, but not for workers' rail travel: Rahul
Congress will bear the cost for rail travel of every needy migrant worker and labourer to their respective home towns, says Sonia Gandhi
 "Railways has money for PM-CARES, but not for workers' rail travel: Rahul")
Migrant worker crisis in times of pandemic: The problem is far from over
Andhra Pradesh government has drawn out the blueprint for the homecoming of migrant workers and students stuck in other states due to the coronavirus lockdown
 "Migrant worker crisis in times of pandemic: The problem is far from over")
You can claim 100% tax deduction on donation towards PM CARES Fund
The government has provided tax relief and extensions in deadlines for statutory compliances
 "You can claim 100% tax deduction on donation towards PM CARES Fund")
