Panaji: The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has donated Rs five lakh for chief minister’s flood relief fund, chief minister Pramod Sawant said on Thursday.
Sawant has said that the donation came due to the initiative of former Panaji MLA Siddharth Kunkolienkar.
“Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) donated Rs five lakh towards Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for flood relief works in Goa. Sincerely appreciated the noble gesture of @BSEIndia. Also thanks to @sidkuks for facilitating the same,” Sawant tweeted on Thursday.
State had witnessed floods during the first fortnight of August due to incessant rains. The areas of Bicholim, Pernem and Bardez were severely affected due to the floods. Sawant has initiated a special fund to help the people affected with the floods.
