- Eicher group will continue to assess the situation and is likely to increase spends
- Provide personal protective equipment
- Build dedicated COVID-19 speciality wards
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Eicher Group (which comprises Royal Enfield) has announced an initial contribution of Rs 50 crore towards various immediate relief and support measures against the ongoing crises, and towards building dedicated COVID-19 care facilities. The Rs 50 crore contribution is an initial commitment of funds, and the group will continue to assess the situation and is likely to increase spends over the forthcoming months.
The initial Rs 50 crore for relief initiatives will be used in the following areas:
Providing food, provisions and sanitation consumables, and setting up sanitation facilities for the underprivileged local communities in parts of several states across the country.
Purchasing and distributing personal protective equipment for medical care personnel across government hospitals in Chennai.
Working with an identified set of government and private hospitals to build dedicated COVID-19 speciality wards, including isolation areas, and equipment towards patient care.
Offering support and relief measures for truck drivers, including food and sanitation supplies and COVID-19 healthcare testing kits.
Eicher Group will also contribute towards the PM Care Fund as well as Relief Funds in Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh.
Moreover, Eicher Group is in talks with various government organizations to support the production of critical medical equipment and supplies, including ventilators. Eicher Group will also be working on livelihood training and reskilling initiatives for the rehabilitation of labour impacted in the aftermath.
