Armed Forces Flag Day:Lt Governor and CM make contributions

Puducherry Lt Governor Iqbal Singh contributed to the Armed Forces Flag Day fund on the occasion of the celebration of the Flag Day here today.

Puducherry Lt Governor Iqbal Singh contributed to the Armed Forces Flag Day fund on the occasion of the celebration of the Flag Day here on Tuesday.

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Chief Minister V Vaithilingam also made his contributions and handed shields to the departments that had done well in mobilisation of funds during last year (2009-2010) in the Union Territory.

"Directorate of Education bagged the shield for the highest collection of Rs 11.09 lakh. The Union Territory`s total contribution was Rs 31.39 lakh," an official source said.

Chief Secretary R Chandramohan and Director of Sainik Welfare Board in Puducherry M S Sundaram were among those present.