President Ram Nath Kovind attending to the Delhi policewoman in New Delhi on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: ANI

Key Highlights The Delhi policewoman fell after twisting her ankle and sat on the carpet As soon as the national anthem got over, Kovind, flanked by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur, walked down the dais towards the policewoman President Kovind was greeted off the venue with a loud applause after his gesture

New Delhi: It was a heartwarming moment for onlookers when President Ram Nath Kovind broke his security protocol to attend to a policewoman who twisted her ankle and collapsed during an event in the national capital on Tuesday.

The incident took place when the national anthem was being played during the first National CSR Awards function at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The Delhi policewoman fell after twisting her ankle and sat on the carpet, according to news agency PTI.

As soon as the national anthem got over, Kovind, flanked by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur, walked down the dais towards the policewoman along with this security cover and checked on the policewoman after Thakur offered her water.

#WATCH A woman security personnel deputed at National Corporate Social Responsibility Awards event collapsed during playing of National Anthem, today.President Kovind, FM Nirmala Sitharaman & MoS Finance Anurag Thakur came down the stage to inquire about her health. #Delhi pic.twitter.com/HUSvzkizHu — ANI (@ANI) October 29, 2019

As per the protocol, the President exits a venue following an event as soon as the national anthem gets over. However, President Kovind was greeted off the venue with loud applause after his gesture today. Corporate Affairs Secretary Injeti Srinivas was also present at the event.

The awards for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) have been brought in by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in order to recognise corporate initiatives in CSR activities to attain sustainable development and inclusive growth.

A jury had, based on submissions by companies and reports of independent assessment by CSR experts, recommended 19 winners and as many honourable mentions across several categories.

As per the Companies Act, 2013, it is mandatory for certain profitable companies to set aside at least 2 per cent of their three-year annual average net profit in a financial year towards CSR activities.