Amitabh Bachchan, brand ambassador for United Nations Girl Child, donated ₹25 lakh on Saturday to a charitable trust, Plan India, which works for the betterment of girl children.
Amitabh along with wife Jaya, son Abhishek and daughter-in-law Aishwarya on Saturday at his residence "Janak" donated the amount to Nihalani, chairperson of Plan India Board, and Bhagyashri Dengle, executive director of the body.
The donation amount was generated from sales of the book "B 70". Last year, on his 70th birthday Jaya Bachchan brought out the book "B 70" which features paintings of 70 prominent artists in India.
The additional profits from the sale of the book would also be donated to Plan India.
"Normally do not announce charity, but this issue was important keeping recent happenings against women!! This amount of ₹25 lakhs given to representative, and further sales will also go to this institution, who work for girl child!!" Amitabh Bachchan tweeted.
"Early morning... A PC to give contribution to Plan India of ₹25 lakhs - proceeds from book 'B70' released birthday, for girl child!! Plan India a worldwide organisation works for girl child and education of children... 11th Oct declared as World Girl Child Day, so found it apt since it is my birthday too, to be involved in this... Non discrimination," he added.
"Family had committed that sale of book of 70 paintings by prominent artists of India, released by us, would go to Plan India ...Done," he said.
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