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[h=1]Mata Amritanandamayi donates Rs 100 crore to Clean Ganga Project[/h]Lauding Mata Amritanandamayi (better known as Amma) for her contribution, Jaitley said, "It will send a message across the world that those committed to the cause should contribute."
Stressing the need to preserve Ganga river which symbolises the country's culture and heritage, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday made a fervent plea to Indians across the world to contribute to the Namami Ganga and Swacch Bharat campaigns of the Centre.
"Ganga is not merely a symbol of religion. It is a symbol of holiness, culture and geography and most importantly it is one of the most powerful instruments of our economy", Jaitley said.
He speaking after receiving a cheque of Rs 100 crore from Mata Amritanandamayi for construction of toilets under the Swacch Bharat programme. Another Rs 100 crore would be given by the mutt for the programme later this month. Ganga influences 40 % of Indians who live in the area around it, he said.
Read more at: http://www.dnaindia.com/india/repor...s-rs-100-crore-to-clean-ganga-project-2124362
Stressing the need to preserve Ganga river which symbolises the country's culture and heritage, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday made a fervent plea to Indians across the world to contribute to the Namami Ganga and Swacch Bharat campaigns of the Centre.
"Ganga is not merely a symbol of religion. It is a symbol of holiness, culture and geography and most importantly it is one of the most powerful instruments of our economy", Jaitley said.
He speaking after receiving a cheque of Rs 100 crore from Mata Amritanandamayi for construction of toilets under the Swacch Bharat programme. Another Rs 100 crore would be given by the mutt for the programme later this month. Ganga influences 40 % of Indians who live in the area around it, he said.
Read more at: http://www.dnaindia.com/india/repor...s-rs-100-crore-to-clean-ganga-project-2124362
