Canara Bank Extends Rs. 1 Crore Relief Fund for Kerala

BENGALURU:
Canara Bank, India’s leading public sector bank today announced a substantial contribution of Rs. 1 crore to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund in support of the relief and rehabilitation efforts in the wake of the devastating floods in Wayanad, Kerala.

This contribution reflects the bank’s commitment to its core value of ‘Together We Can’, as it stands united with the nation in times of crisis.

In a significant gesture of corporate social responsibility, Pradeep K. S., General Manager and Circle Head of Canara Bank’s Thiruvananthapuram Circle office, today handed over a demand draft of ₹.1 crore to Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan.

The contribution, drawn from Canara Bank’s CSR funds, is directed towards the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF) as an aid in the ongoing relief and recovery efforts after the recent disaster in Wayanad.

The bank is committed to supporting the ongoing relief and recovery efforts in the region.

“As a nationalized bank with a deep-rooted presence across India, Canara Bank has always been at the forefront of supporting its customers and the communities it serves,” said K Satyanarayana Raju, MD & CEO of Canara Bank. “The devastation caused by the floods in Kerala is heart-wrenching, and we are committed to extending all possible support to the affected people. This contribution is a small step towards rebuilding lives and restoring hope.”

Canara Bank believes in the power of collective action and urges other organizations and individuals to come forward and contribute to the relief efforts.