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PMK legislators' contribution to fire victims

By Our Special Correspondent

CHENNAI, JULY 22. The Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) legislators and members of Parliament will contribute funds from their Local Area Development schemes for victims of the July 16 Kumbakonam school fire.

Announcing this at the end of the party legislators' meeting, S. Ramadoss, founder, said the total contribution would be Rs. 27.5 crores. The money would be earmarked for schools run by the Government and local bodies for replacement of thatched roofs and improving amenities.

Dr. Ramadoss wanted the Government to relax norms in release of funds under the scheme so that the entire money would be provided for the victims.

Free education

The Kanchi Mutt will provide free education up to degree to one of the brothers or sisters of the children who died in the fire through Shanmuga Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy institution, according to the Sankaracharya, Sri Jayendra Saraswati. The Sankaracharya said the Mutt already donated Rs. 10 lakhs to the victims and its representatives were now interacting with the victims' families.

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