Maharashtra sets up Public Relief Society to mobilise funds for critical illnesses, disaster relief

Mumbai, Nov 3 (UNI) The Maharashtra government has established the 'Maharashtra Public Relief Society' to mobilise additional funds for providing financial assistance to economically weaker sections affected by critical illnesses, natural calamities and other emergencies. The initiative, conceived by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, will supplement the existing Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF) by attracting contributions from corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes, charitable organisations, philanthropic institutions and individual donors. According to officials, the society aims to ease the financial burden of expensive medical treatment, including surgeries and prolonged care for patients suffering from heart diseases, cancer, kidney disorders, brain-related ailments and…