PM Narendra Modi donates month's salary to National Relief Fund for earthquake victims, thanks Army

New Delhi: In a gesture that can encourage many to lend a helping hand to those in need, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday donated his one month salary to PM's National Relief Fund so that those affected by the earthquake can be provided uninterrupted aid.

PM has donated one month's salary to the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund, for assistance to those affected by the recent earthquake.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 27, 2015

PM Modi, in a series of tweets today, thanked the Army, Centre, state govts, media and people for showing exemplary spirit at this hour of need.

“We owe a big thanks to the enthusiastic youngsters who are mobilising contributions for relief work be it cash, resources and medicines etc. We must thank our armed forces, NDRF teams, doctors & all those volunteers who are overcoming every obstacle to restore normalcy in Nepal,” wrote PM.

We owe a big thanks to the enthusiastic youngsters who are mobilising contributions for relief work be it cash, resources & medicines etc.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 27, 2015

We must thank our armed forces, NDRF teams, doctors & all those volunteers who are overcoming every obstacle to restore normalcy in Nepal. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 27, 2015

Mention must be made of the media. They are bravely covering the disaster from the ground. Thanks! — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 27, 2015

The immense co-operation between Centre & the States is a major asset in times like these. A big thanks to all State Governments. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 27, 2015