How You Can Donate Online & Help Save 52 Lakh People Caught In Deadly Assam Floods

As floods ravage Assam, 52 lakh people are struggling for their lives. At least six people have been killed in the floods so far, as well as three of the endangered one-horned rhinos.

So if you've been following the Assam flood tragedy and want to help, here's how you can donate to Assam Chief Minister Relief Fund.

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1. Assam Chief Minister Relief Fund

The official website of the government of Assam features all the details you need to donate to Assam Chief Minister's Relief Fund. There you can find the account details in order to send a cheque or add the fund as a beneficiary in order to donate online. And if you have an SBI account, you can click the donate button to transfer funds immediately.

2. Paytm

If you prefer digital wallets, you can also donate to the fund through Paytm, who claim to deposit your money into Assam Chief Minister's Relief Fund directly.

3. Oxfam

You can also donate through the Oxfam portal. This is a confederation of 20 independent charitable organizations led by Oxfam International. Here you're instead pledging a monthly payment of a minimum of Rs 300 for a year or more. There are a variety of payment options available.

However note: Oxfam says they will be using the funds to provide the people of Assam with things like tarpaulin, ground sheets, solar lanterns, water filters, mosquito nets, hygiene supplies, drinking water, and long-term rehabilitation support. However, the group does not say anything about the money specifically going to the CM relief fund, so keep that in mind.

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4. Milaap

You can also find a number of requests for Assam flood relief aid on India-based crowdfunding site Milaap. While some of these are by various other NGOs, many are also simply individuals in desperate need of aid.

Note: You need to be especially careful though, because sites like these are a breeding ground for scammers taking advantage of a tragedy for personal gain. Research a fundraiser as much as you can before pledging.

5. Ketto

Another India-based crowdfunding service, Ketto is also hosting a few fundraisers for the Assam flood relief. Rapid Response in particular is running a campaign, so considering sending your money there on this platform.

6. ImpactGuru

Yet another crowdfunding site in India, this one is playing host to one of the few charitable organisations working to save the animals at risk in Assam. Wildlife Trust of India operates through its outreach arm "Wild Aid" to address conservation emergencies like the current floods. They have currently crowdfunding on ImpactGuru to raise funds for their animal rescue operation in Assam.

7. Google Pay (Tez)

At the moment, Google Pay doesn't have a donate link for Assam Flood Relief, though other fundraisers for Odisha and the CRPF are available. Google says it's working on getting a link up and active on Google Pay at the earliest.

Don't forget...

And remember people, any contributions you make to the Assam Chief Minister's Relief Fund are eligible for Income Tax exemptions under Section 80(G) of the IT Act,1961. If you do send across money, you'll receive a contribution receipt in a week's time. So get out there and donate to help our countrymen in their time of need.