NEW DELHI: State-run power giant NTPCNSE -1.23 % on Thursday announced a contribution of Rs 257.5 crore to the PM-CARES Fund to support the fight against COVID-19. While Rs 250 crore has been given by the company, NTPC employees have contributed their one-day’s salary amounting to Rs 7.5 crore towards the PM-CARES Fund, a company statement said.
The company said, Rs 11 crore is being spent additionally for undertaking protective measures at various locations.
NTPC has also committed Rs 25 lakhs to the district administration of Kawas (Gujrat), Solapur (Maharashtra), Anta (Rajasthan), Mauda (Maharashtra) and Jhanor (Gujarat) to fight the pandemic.
