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India has been grappling with the second wave of COVID for over a month now. Hospitals are overwhelmed by the pressure caused by a surge in COVID cases. Businesses which were showing signs of recovery have suffered a setback due to the second wave.
Despite the gloom, corporates are participating in collective efforts to help curb the deaths. Most corporates have paused their marketing and promotional activities and are focusing on the ground reality to understand what the country needs and how best they can help in the relief measures. Here is how corporates are coming forward to help in COVID relief efforts.
Covid-19 pandemic: Honda India Foundation earmarks Rs 6.50 crore for relief measures
Covid-19 pandemic: Honda India Foundation earmarks Rs 6.50 crore for relief measures
Honda India Foundation is closely working with state governments of Haryana, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat.
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Honda India Foundation is the CSR arm of all Honda group companies in India.
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It is also working with the state governments to set up oxygen production plants.
The foundation has started providing medical equipment to government hospitals.
As the country battles the deadly second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, the CSR arm of all Honda group companies in India Honda India Foundation today announced that it has earmarked Rs 6.50 crore for the relief measures, which include setting up of isolation centres and oxygen production plants, and distribution of PPE kits and medical equipment.
COVID crisis: Honda India Foundation earmarks Rs 6.5 cr to support relief efforts
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Last Updated: May 10, 2021, 01:50 PM IST
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The foundation is closely working with government authorities in Haryana, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat and has earmarked a sum of Rs 6.5 crore towards the relief measures.
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One 100-bed facility is being created at Honda s warehouse in Manesar in Haryana and another 50-100-bed facility at a government girls school in Tapukara, Rajasthan.
Honda India Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of all Honda group companies in India, on Monday said it has earmarked Rs 6.5 crore to support the government s ongoing efforts against COVID-19.
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