how to donate to pm cares fund

by Marisa Torp 8 min read

Here is a quick 6 step short guide to tell you exactly how you can donate money to the PM CARES fund if you’re an NRI:

  1. Go to the official website www.pmindia.gov.in
  2. Scroll down and click on Donation details.
  3. Select the mode of payment or click on Online Payment.
  4. An SBI page will open. Agree and proceed further.
  5. Fill payment category as DONATION along with other details.
  6. Recheck your details. Done.

Full Answer

What is the Prime Minister's charitable trust?

With India battling the Coronavirus pandemic which has ensnared the globe in a vice-like grip, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set up a charitable trust where citizens, corporates, organisations and just about anyone else can contribute funds towards the relief effort. The fund is called the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance ...

What is the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund called?

The fund is called the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund, and is being called PM CARES . The PM is the Chairman of this trust, with the Defence Minister, Finance Minister and Home Minister other members.

SBI Website

You can also pay through the online SBI website if you do not use any UPI wallet. These are the steps:

Mobile or Net Banking

Apart from the above two methods, you can also use mobile or net banking to donate, Below are the details:

What is the PM Cares fund?

PM-CARES fund is aimed at strengthening the fight against COVID-19. It will further availability of quality treatment and encourage research on ways to beat Coronavirus. I urge people from all walks of life to contribute to PM-CARES. Together, let's solve challenges of the present and protect the future.

What is step 5 in a donation form?

Step 5: A form will display where donor should fill his/her name, address, PAN, email, mobile number, etc are required to be filled in. In this form, the 'Amount of Donation' to the fund is required to be entered.

What is a donation SMS?

An SMS will come to the mobile number to notify that the donor has initiated the donation. It will also contain the 'Transaction Order Number' which will be required for the generation/re-generation of the donation receipt from the PM CARES portal.

What does tick mean in donation?

Tick (P) the 'I have read and agree to the Terms of Donations/Contribution'.

Is there a dedicated portal for PM Cares Fund?

In that article, the procedure was asserted when the fund was just launched and there was no dedicated portal for the PM CARES FUND. After the dedicated portal is launched, the payment procedure interface has been changed and prevailing as stated below.

Is PM Cares Fund cash or digital?

Modes of payment to PM CARES Fund. There are various modes of payments for contribution to PM CARES Fund. However, all the prescribed modes are digital modes only. There is no detail on payment of a contribution in cash, neither it is directly prohibited.

Does PM Cares Fund accept micro donations?

Micro-donations accepted in PM CARES Fund. The PM CARES Fund also accepts micro-donations. It means even a person of small means can show his gratitude towards the nation and can pay even a smaller amount which to the extent of his financial capability can be paid.

How to donate?

If you want to donate to the Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund, there are many modes. They are

How much money has been used from the fund?

The fund has collected Rs. 3076.62 crore. So far, Rs. 3100 crore has been allocated for various activities. Find the details of the spent amount below

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