Kerala and Karanataka need everyone at this moment. Amidst ghastly pictures and videos that have flooded the social media pages, one can only hope those braving these tough times in Kerala and Karnataka find respite and help as much and as soon as possible. Here's how you can contribute and donate for the flood relief in Kerala and Karnataka.
Leave No Man Behind: Here's How You Can Help Karnataka and Kerala Flood Victims
The Chief Minister’s Relief Fund
You can contribute by sending funds to the Chief Minister Relief Fund Natural Calamity. The process is quite simple and here are the bank details for the same:
Chief Minister Relief Fund Natural Calamity
Account No.: 37887098605
IFSC code: SBIN0040277
Bank: State Bank of India, Vidhana Soudha Branch
MICR Code: 560006043
Karnataka Red Cross
They have set up a collection point in Bangalore where you can donate life jackets, mosquito sets, clothes, umbrellas, raincoats, towels, torches and tarpaulin sheets. You can also donate funds to the Indian Red Cross Society Relief account as well. Here are the details:
Account Name: Indian Red Cross Society Relief Account
Bank Name: Vijaya Bank, Gandhinagar Branch
A/c no.: 181500301000273
IFSC code: VIJB0001815
Bengaluru FC x LBB
We have teamed up with Bengaluru FC to set up a collection drive for soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, towels, clothes, medicines, Dettol, basic first aid, sanitary pads, candles, matchboxes, and footwear. The collection drive is on from 10 am today to 5 pm, Thursday, August 15. The collection will be distributed to those affected by the Karnataka floods.
Confederation Of Indian Industry x Young Indians
The not-for-profit organisation Young Indians has teamed up with Confederation Of Indian Industry to set up several collection centres for flood relief in Bangalore. These centres include Sankara Eye Hospital in Marathahalli, Tanzeb in Domlur, AVOHI in Koramangala, Empire Suites in HSR Layout, Empire Suites in Castle Street, Empire Restaurant in Kammanahalli, SR Gopal Rao Opticians in Jayanagar, KIDOZ Montessori in Banashankari, The Mutha School in JP Nagar, and ISBR Business School in Electronic City. The collection centres are open until Thursday, August 15 between 9 am to 5 pm.
Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund (Kerala)
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan has urged the public to donate whatever they can to the Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund that accepts all sorts of transfers -- bank, online, e-wallets, and payment portals. You can donate on the link attached below.
