Swachh Bharat Kosh (SBK) has been set up to attract Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds from Corporate Sector and contributions from individuals and philanthropists in response to the call given by Hon'ble Prime Minister on 15th August, 2014 to achieve the objective of Clean India (Swachh Bharat) by the year 2019, the 150th year of the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi through Swachh Bharat Mission.
A nation-wide effort will start on Gandhi Jayanti 2nd October, 2014 to mobilize resources for improving sanitation facilities in the rural and urban areas, particularly, school premises.
Donations to the “Swachh Bharat Kosh” , other than the sums spent for “Corporate Social Responsibility” under sub-section (5) of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 are eligible for 100% deduction under section 80G of the Income-tax Act, 1961. This is applicable to the assessment year 2015-16 and subsequent years.
How to Donate ?
Donations can be made at Swachh Bharat Kosh. Details of Swachh Bharat Kosh are as follows:
Account No : 34215500587
Bank Name : State Bank of India
Branch Name : Central Secretariat Branch
Branch Code : 00625
Address: North Block, New Delhi 110 001
Email : sbi.00625@sbi.co.in
IFSC Code : SBIN0000625
MICR No. : 110002014
SWIFT Code : SBININBB373
PAN No. : AAPTS3635L
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