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CM Sawant Urges Corporates to Support Chief Minister’s Medical Relief Fund

CM Sawant has appealed to corporate companies to contribute to the Chief Minister’s Medical Relief Fund to help patients

20th Oct 2026 • 6 hours ago • 203 views

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has appealed to corporate companies to contribute to the Chief Minister’s Medical Relief Fund to help patients suffering from serious illnesses meet their treatment expenses.
Sawant made the appeal after financial assistance was provided from the fund to a patient undergoing treatment at Manipal Hospital.
The Chief Minister urged corporates to come forward and support the initiative, which aims to provide financial assistance to patients requiring medical treatment.

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