The donation aims to support relief and rehabilitation efforts for those affected by Cyclones Arnab and Murasu.
The Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) has donated ₹1 crore to the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Relief Fund (CMRF) to assist victims of Cyclones Arnab and Murasu, according to reports by The Hindu and Deccan Chronicle.
VIT founder and chancellor Dr G. Viswanathan handed over the demand draft to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu in Amaravati on Wednesday.
Dr Viswanathan stated that it is the moral responsibility of VIT-AP University to support the people of Andhra Pradesh during natural calamities. He added that the institution has a history of contributing to community development, social causes, and disaster relief across the country.
The handover ceremony was attended by VIT vice presidents Dr Sankar Viswanathan and Dr Sekar Viswanathan, as well as VIT-AP University registrar Dr Jagadish Chandra Mudiganti.
