New Delhi

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday launched 'Maa Bharati Ke Sapoot' website for contribution to the Armed Forces Battle Casualties Welfare Fund (AFBCWF).

He also appealed to the people to contribute generously to the fund.

Launched the ‘Maa Bharati Ke Sapoot’ website for contribution to Armed Forces Battle Casualties Welfare Fund.

I appeal everyone to contribute generously to this fund and support the families of India’s bravehearts. It is our moral duty to support them. https://t.co/Na7dCG55GT pic.twitter.com/8IFa7BMpke

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 14, 2022

According to a statement by the Defence Ministry, AFBCWF is a Tri-Service fund, which is utilised to grant immediate financial assistance to the families of soldiers/sailors/airmen who lay down their lives or are grievously injured in active military operations.

"The website (www.maabharatikesapoot.mod.gov.in) will enable people to contribute online directly to the fund. A certificate of online contribution can also be downloaded," it said.

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The launch event was organised at the National War Memorial Complex in New Delhi on Friday.