PM-CARES Fund — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | PM-CARES Fund 2026 — Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance & Relief in Emergency Situations | pmcares.gov.in |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2020 |
| Benefit | Public charitable trust accepting donations for disaster relief, public health emergencies, and welfare — 100% tax deduction under Section 80G + FCRA-exempt foreign donations |
| Category | Finance |
| Last Verified | 13 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://pmcares.gov.in |
What is PM-CARES Fund?
PM-CARES Fund (Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations) is a public charitable trust established on 27 March 2020 to receive donations for disaster relief, public health emergencies, and welfare measures. It is governed by a Board of Trustees chaired by the Prime Minister, with the Defence, Home, and Finance Ministers as ex-officio trustees. Donations qualify for 100% tax deduction under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act and are exempt from FCRA restrictions for foreign donations. PM-CARES has funded COVID-19 ventilators, oxygen plants, vaccine R&D, migrant relief, and education (PM-CARES for Children — separate scheme). Donations via pmcares.gov.in, online banking, UPI, debit/credit cards, NEFT/RTGS.
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive Public charitable trust accepting donations for disaster relief, public health emergencies, and welfare — 100% tax deduction under Section 80G + FCRA-exempt foreign donations. The scheme was launched in 2020 and is implemented by the Government of India.
Benefits of PM-CARES Fund
Public charitable trust accepting donations for disaster relief, public health emergencies, and welfare — 100% tax deduction under Section 80G + FCRA-exempt foreign donations
Who is Eligible for PM-CARES Fund?
- ✓Indian citizens, NRIs, foreign nationals, corporations, and trusts can donate
- ✓Donation amount: no minimum, no maximum
- ✓Donors get 100% tax deduction under Section 80G
- ✓Companies can claim Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) credit
- ✓Foreign donations exempt from FCRA
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Documents Required for PM-CARES Fund
How to Apply for PM-CARES Fund Online?
- 1Visit the official portal at https://pmcares.gov.in
- 2Click on Apply Now or Register button on the homepage
- 3Enter your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and verify OTP
- 4Fill in the online application form with required details
- 5Upload the required documents including Aadhaar and bank passbook
- 6Review all details and submit the application
- 7Note down the application reference number for future tracking
- 8Wait for verification and approval from the concerned authority
Official Government Portal
Apply directly on the official government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
🔗Apply on pmcares.gov.inFrequently Asked Questions — PM-CARES Fund
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