VIT Chancellor Donates ₹1 Crore to Andhra Pradesh CM Relief Fund for Cyclone Victims
Amaravati: Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) Chancellor Dr. G. Viswanathan has contributed Rs. 1 crore to the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF) to offer institutional support to the communities affected by natural calamities and to extend relief and rehabilitation measures to the people of Andhra Pradesh affected by Cyclones Arnab and Murasu. Dr. Viswanathan handed over a Demand Draft of Rs. 1 crore to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu at Amaravati on November 4. The representatives of VIT University and VIT-AP University also attended the function.
As Andhra Pradesh is in the process of ameliorating the conditions of people affected by the two cyclonic storms, VIT's contribution to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund has extended the financial support to the state government for disaster response and rehabilitation measures.
VIT Chancellor Hands Over ₹1 Crore Demand Draft to CM
The amount was contributed to Andhra Pradesh CMRF by Dr. G. Viswanathan, and was handed over by him to the CM in Amaravati. The CMRF is established by the state government to provide financial support during emergencies and natural calamities.
While speaking on the occasion, the VIT Chancellor expressed that the university considers offering help to people of Andhra Pradesh during natural disasters as a social responsibility. He also expressed the commitment of the university in involving in a number of social welfare, disaster relief and community development initiatives across the country.
Cyclones Arnab and Murasu: The Importance of the Donation
The one crore rupee contribution is aimed at providing relief to the people affected by Cyclones Arnab and Murasu. The relief and rehabilitation efforts of the state government of Andhra Pradesh has been challenged by the consecutive impact of the two cyclones. The state government is currently focused on assessment and repair of the damage, and the relief and rehabilitation of the affected.
As per a PTI report published on 4th November, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Mr. Chandrababu Naidu, requested for an immediate release of about Rs. 4,500 crores from the centre following the damage caused by the two cyclones. According to the report, the losses estimated by the government due to Cyclone Arnab was about Rs. 4,563 crores and due to Cyclone Murasu it was about Rs. 343 crores.
In the aforementioned context, supporting the state relief fund is also a means of providing financial support for disaster relief. However, VIT has not clarified how the one crore rupees will be allocated to the different affected districts and for what type of rehabilitation work.
Senior Officials of VIT at the Event
Several Senior Officials of VIT were present during the handover. They were:
- Dr. G. Viswanathan, Chancellor, VIT University
- Dr. Sankar Viswanathan, Vice President, VIT University
- Dr. Sekar Viswanathan, Vice President, VIT University
- Dr. Jagadish Chandra Mudiganti, Registrar, VIT-AP University
Their presence was to endorse the university's participation in supporting the efforts of the state government of Andhra Pradesh in the sphere of relieving the affected.
What is the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister's Relief Fund?
The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister's Relief Fund is a government supported fund that gives financial aid to people facing financial emergencies and situations caused by natural disasters, and critical medical situations. It is one of the means through which individuals and organizations can offer help and support to the victims of unfavorable situations.
VIT's contribution of ₹1 crore is to this fund, to offer help and support for relief and rehabilitation work for the two cyclones. For more details regarding this fund and its activities, readers can visit the official website of the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister's Relief Fund.
A Contribution Beyond the Classroom
VIT's donation is an institutional contribution by the university to support a public relief effort at a time when a section of the state of Andhra Pradesh is affected by consecutive cyclones.
The ₹1 crore fund, provided to the Chief Minister, will add support to rehabilitation efforts for the affected people. While the university has not released details about how and where the support will be provided, this will definitely help the state's effort in providing relief to the affected people.
FAQs
1. What was the amount donated by VIT to the Andhra Pradesh CM Relief Fund?
Dr. G. Viswanathan, Chancellor of VIT, donated one crore rupees to the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister's Relief Fund on 4th November 2026.
2. Who represented VIT for handing over the ₹ 1 crore donation to the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister?
The demand draft was handed over by Dr. G. Viswanathan to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Mr. N. Chandrababu Naidu, at Amaravati.
3. What was the reason for VIT donating ₹ 1 crore to Andhra Pradesh?
This donation was to extend support for the relief and rehabilitation of the communities affected by cyclones Arnab and Murasu.
4. When was the donation made?
The donation was made on 4th November 2026.
5. Who represented VIT at the donation handover?
VIT Vice Presidents Dr. Sankar Viswanathan, Dr. Sekar Viswanathan along with the VIT-AP Registrar, Dr. Jagadish Chandra Mudiganti, were present.
6. What is the Andhra Pradesh CM Relief Fund?
Andhra Pradesh CMRF is a state fund that provides monetary assistance to the needy victims of natural disasters, emergencies and critical medical conditions.
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