POWERGRID commits Rs 200 crore to PM CARES Fund

PowerGrid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has joined hands with the nation in the fight against Coronavirus (COVID-19). PowerGrid has announced a financial support of 200 crore to ‘PM CARES Fund’ under its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative.

“As responsible corporate citizen, PowerGrid has contributed Rs 130 crore to Prime Minister’s CARES fund. To help fight the COVID-19 pandemic, it has committed another contribution of Rs 70 crore in the next financial year. This makes PowerGrid’s total contribution as 200 crore. PowerGrid’s employees are also contributing a part of their salary towards the cause,” the company said in a tweet on Monday.