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XtraTime Web Desk: Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) along with Meer Foundation on Wednesday pledged to extend their support to the Government of West Bengal in the aftermath of cyclone Amphan. The cyclone has left many homeless and devoid of basic necessities, The KKR Sahayata Vahan initiative will cater to multiple locations across West Bengal and help distribute essential kits to people affected especially in the districts.

In a statement released by the Kolkata based franchise, it said,"KKR along with Meer Foundation announced several initiatives to support the ongoing efforts of the government to battle the aftermath of Amphan."

"Kolkata Knight Riders has committed to contributing to the West Bengal Chief Minister''s Relief Fund.

"The KKR Plant A 6 Campaign, under the leadership of Juhi Chawla Mehta, has worked relentlessly over the years in planting trees in Kolkata. KKR pledges to plant and replenish the 5000 trees that were lost in the cyclone over a period of time."

Announcing these initiatives KKR CEO Venky Mysore said, "The State of West Bengal and the City of Joy have been special to us in many ways. The people of Kolkata and WB have embraced KKR and extended their love and unconditional support over the years. This is a small effort on our part to provide some relief to those affected."

The cyclone left scores of people dead and devastated various coastal cities and towns after it made landfall last Wednesday, lashing the area with ferocious wind and rain.