VIT University donates ₹1 crore for Andhra Pradesh cyclone relief
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has requested over Rs 4,500 crore in central assistance to repair damage caused by two cyclones.
VIT University Chancellor G. Viswanathan donated ₹1 crore to the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF) on Wednesday, according to The Hindu. Dr.
Viswanathan handed the cheque to Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu in Amaravati to assist with relief and rehabilitation following cyclones Arnab and Murasu.
Dr. Viswanathan stated that VIT-AP University, Amaravati, felt a moral responsibility to support the people of Andhra Pradesh during natural disasters. He noted the university's commitment to social welfare and community development across the country.
The state government is seeking significant central aid following the storms. A report by PTI published in Deccan Chronicle stated that Chief Minister Naidu has asked the Centre for more than Rs 4,500 crore in assistance.
Naidu estimated losses from the first cyclone at at least Rs 4,563 crore, affecting 781 villages and damaging three lakh hectares of crops. The second cyclone, identified as Murasu, caused an estimated Rs 343 crore in damage across 465 villages in seven districts.
The damage includes 29,000 destroyed electric poles and nearly 8,000 kilometres of power lines. Naidu has reportedly spoken with Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the extent of the destruction and requested funds to restore essential services and support farmers.