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          Yes, you can now donate through UPI (Unified Payment Interface) option too.

As Kerala battles its worst flood in nearly a century, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the state has suffered an estimated loss of around Rs 19,512 crore as per the initial assessment. Admitting that the path to recovery can be long and arduous, the chief minister has urged all to contribute generously to the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund

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Contributions to Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF) Made Easy

Contributions can be made to Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF) from abroad in minimum time. We are getting very good response from Non-resident Keralites and associations. The government would like to thank all who have contributed so far and look forward to continued support from all quarters.

CMDRF accepts voluntary contributions from individuals, organizations, trusts, companies and institutions. All contributions towards CMDRF are exempt from Income Tax under section 80 (G).

Donations now accepted through UPI mobile app like BHIM, Paytm, Tez, Phonepe also. Type the VPA (keralacmdrf@sbi) in the Credit to / VPA / Beneficiary fields in apps like Paytm, UPI, BHIM or in payment wallets like Tez, Paytm or Phonepe and make your contributions easily and quickly. Scan the QR Code to donate.

Kindly visit www.kerala.gov.in, www.cmo.kerala.gov.in, www.cmdrf.kerala.gov.in and scan the QR Code available and make contributions through mobile apps and payment wallets mentioned above.

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For Queries You May Call:

Government Contact Centre at 155300 from any BSNL land line or 0471-155300 for BSNL mobile users.

For other network users 0471-2115054 / 2115098 to reach Kerala Government officials  for receipts or any follow-up activities.

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Dams in Kerala

Kerala is blessed with natural beauty, rivers and lakes between the Western Ghats and there are 44 rivers in Kerala and has 42 dams and reservoirs.

Some of the most famous dams and reservoirs in Kerala also includes Solaiyar Dam, Kakkayam Dam, Idamalayar Dam, Peringalkuthu Dam and Kakki Reservoir.

Talking to TNM, Mohammed Siyad, the public relations officer of the KSEB said “there are around 55 dams in the state and all the ones with shutters are opened at the moment. Out of the 55 dams, 35 dams are run by the KSEB and the rest by the irrigation department.”

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