Question- Recently, the web portal “Bharat Ke Veer” and a mobile app were launched by Home Minister Rajnath Singh. What is the maximum limit of financial assistance given by a donor through this?
(a) 10 lakhs
(b) 15 lakhs
(c) 20 lakhs
(d) 5 lakhs
Ans: (b)
Related facts:-
- On April 9, 2017, Home Minister Rajnath Singh launched the web portal “Bharat Ke Veer” and a mobile app.
- Through this web portal and mobile app, people can give support to the families of the heroic soldiers who have become martyrs during the defense of the country.
- Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju and Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar were present on this occasion.
- The amount of donation will be deposited in the accounts of the nearest families of Central Armed Police Force / Central Paramilitary Force personnel.
- Through this portal, anyone can financially support any hero or donate in ‘Bharat ke Veer’ account as per his wish.
- This website has been technically developed by National Informatics Center (NIC).
- This website is operated by State Bank of India (SBI).
- The maximum limit for depositing money by any donor has been fixed at Rs 15 lakhs.
- In the event of more than this limit, the donor will be informed and they can deposit the additional portion of their donation into another Veer Soldier’s account.
- The management of the Web Portal ‘Bharat Ke Veer’ will be undertaken by a committee, including dignitaries and senior government officials.
- This committee will decide on the basis of the requirement to pay the funds equally for the families of the brave soldiers.
Related Links:-
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/hindirelease.aspx?relid=60375
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=160767
http://www.rajnathsingh.in/home-minister-shri-rajnath-singh-inaugurates-web-portal-bharat-ke-veer/