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Mumbai Cricket Association Donates ₹1.25 Crore to CM Relief Fund for Rain-Hit Farmers

The cheque was handed to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis by Ajinkya Naik after heavy rains damaged crops across Maharashtra.

Overview

  • The contribution totals ₹1.25 crore, with ₹1 crore from the Mumbai Cricket Association and ₹25 lakh pooled by Mumbai’s senior cricketers.
  • MCA president Ajinkya Naik presented the cheque to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on October 14.
  • Naik said the donation reflects the association’s commitment to support people in need, focusing on farmers affected by recent rains.
  • The money goes to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to bolster assistance for communities impacted by heavy monsoon flooding.
  • The state last week announced a ₹31,628 crore relief package after reporting damage to more than 68 lakh hectares of crops across 29 districts.