Hockey India Contributes INR 25 lacs Towards PM Cares Fund

Not only celebrities, sports associations are also coming forward to contribute towards PM Cares Fund to help fight COVID-19 Pandemic in India. Hockey India came forward to contribute INR 25 lakhs towards PM Cares Fund on 1st April 2020.

Hockey India Contributes INR 25 lacs Towards PM Cares Fund

New Delhi, 01 April 2020: Hockey India on Wednesday pledged to contribute INR 25 lakhs towards the PM Cares Fund in a bid to join India's fight against the Covid-19 Pandemic. The decision was taken by the Hockey India Executive Board after the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi announced a special emergency fund for the nation to fight the Covid-19 crisis. 

"In these difficult times, it is the absolute need of the hour to come together as a nation to help fight the crisis and fulfil our duties as responsible citizens. It was a unanimous decision taken by the Hockey India Executive Board to contribute Rs 25.00 lakh towards the PM Cares Fund. Hockey has always received tremendous love and support from the people of this country and we want to do whatever little we can to help our countrymen and women emerge out of this pandemic as victors," stated Mohd. Mushtaque Ahmad, President, Hockey India. 

"Hockey India has always stepped up for any noble cause and in these difficult times when the world is grappling with the Covid-19 pandemic which has impacted millions of lives world over, we wanted to extend our support in fighting this crisis. The Government of India is doing everything they can and we urge all Indian citizens to act responsibly and stay home, stay safe during this lockdown. We can fight this global crisis together," stated Rajinder Singh, Secretary General, Hockey India. 

An example has been set by Hockey India to do its bit to fight the grave situation of COVID-19 pandemic. As Rajinder Singh stated that Hockey India has always stepped up for any noble cause, this one was more out of the sense of duty in testing times and is hence, highly appreciated.

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