The donation aims to support relief and rehabilitation work for people affected by Cyclones Arnab and Murasu.
The Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) donated Rs 1 crore to the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Relief Fund (CMRF) to assist those affected by 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 standing with people during natural disasters is the moral duty of VIT University. He added that the institution has consistently contributed to social causes, community development, and disaster relief across the country.
The handover took place in the presence of VIT vice presidents Dr Sankar Viswanathan and Dr Sekar Viswanathan, as well as VIT-AP University registrar Dr Jagadish Chandra Mudiganti.
