Shri Punam Suri, President, DAV College Managing Committee, called on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi on April 29 and presented him a cheque of Rs. 2 Crore towards Prime Minister Nation Relief Fund (PMNRF). The cheque was presented by him to support disaster relief operations being carried by the Indian Government.

The gesture of Shri Suri was acknowledged by the official webpage of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The webpage http://www.narendramodi.in/cheque-of-rs-2-crore-towards-pmnrf-presented-to-the-pm/ carried the photograph of Shri Suri presenting the cheque to Shri Modi.

Shri Suri said that reports pouring in from Nepal have moved hearts at DAV. “The loss is irreparable and we have made our humble contribution to relief through the PMNRF.” He said.

The earthquake in Nepal on April 25 was the most powerful disaster since the 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake. Some casualties have also been reported in the adjoining areas of India, China, and Bangladesh. India responded with Operation Maitri for rescue and relief in Nepal by its armed forces and also evacuated Indian and foreign citizens from Nepal.