The former Indian skipper also raises a helping hand with ISKCON Kolkata to provide meals to over 10,000 needy people every day due to amid lockdown COVID-19.

“These are difficult times. A small contribution to society from SGF to serve people.Thank you to state and central government and all social workers who are endlessly trying to help the people of our country. We will get through this @MamataOfficial, @narendramodi, @bcci” Ganguly tweeted.

Earlier, Ganguly gave 20000 kg of rice at Belur Math (Headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission). Several sportspersons like Rohit Sharma, National champion Isha Singh, and Mithali Raj also contributed their bit for the victims of COVID-19. Due to the coronavirus outbreak, many sporting events have been canceled or postponed.

Sania Mirza announced Rs. 1.25 crore, while Indian women’s ODI team captain Mithali Raj announced Rs. 10 lakh. Apart from these, cricketers Poonam Yadav and Deepti Sharma will also support the government in the battle with Corona.

Sania said on the tweet – Last week, we made a small effort to deliver food to thousands of families and raised Rs 1.25 crore with the help of people. With this, we will be able to help about 1 lakh people. This effort will continue even further.

All the employees of Sports Authority of India (SAI) have also donated their 3 days salary to PM Care Fund. This amount is around 76 lakh rupees. Sports Minister Kiran Rijiju praised Sai’s move. He tweeted- I am happy to inform that Group A employees of Sports Authority of India donated their 3 days salary, Group B 2 days and all other employees donated 1-day salary to PM Care Fund. The total amount is around 76 lakh rupees. Earlier, Rijiju had deposited one crore rupees from his MP fund.