PM Modi donates Rs 21 lakh of his personal savings to Kumbh Safai Karamchari Corpus Fund

Mangalore Today News Network

Prayagraj, Mar 06, 2019 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi donated Rs 21 lakh from his personal savings to the Kumbh Safai Karamchari Corpus Fund on Wednesday, Yahoonews reported.

 

Praising Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for the "exceptional organisation" of Kumbh Mela, PM Modi said it showcased the best of "our culture, spirituality and will be remembered for years to come".

"Congratulations to the people of UP, especially Prayagraj, and the entire State Government under CM Adityanath Ji for the exceptional organisation of Prayagraj Kumbh. This Kumbh showcased the best of our culture, spirituality and will be remembered for years to come," he tweeted.

The Prime Minister also said, "The Prayagraj Kumbh set notable records. Emphasis on cleanliness and sanitation was visible. A record was set for most number of people sweeping the floors. Records were also set in the fields of transportation and art. Use of technology for administering the Kumbh was commendable."

On February 24, PM Modi felicitated sanitation workers at Kumbh by washing their feet. He also distributed the Swachh Kumbh Swachh Aabhaar awards to ‘safaai karmacharis’ (sanitation employees), ‘swachhaagrahis’, police personnel and ‘naaviks’ (boatmen). After taking a holy dip at the Sangam, PM Modi interacted with sanitation workers whom he described as the "real karm yogis". He had also presented them ’angvastram’ and said he would carry the memory of washing the feet of safai karamcharis lifelong.

Recently, on receiving the Seoul Peace Prize a few days ago in South Korea, PM Modi had announced that the entire prize money of Rs 1.3 crore will be donated towards Namami Gange, to help clean the holy River Ganga.