Mumbai: The Godrej Group stands in solidarity with the people of India and the Government’s efforts to overcome the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic, which is impacting the lives of millions of people, and countries across the globe. It will try to serve its customers, employees, communities and country to the best of its capabilities and especially support health personnel, government workers, and everyone working tirelessly to curb the spread of this pandemic.
To start with, Godrej Group is earmarking a fund of INR 50 crore for community support and relief initiatives in India. This is an initial outlay and it hopes to supplement it over time. The fund will back some of the following initiatives underway focused on public health and essential supplies, as well as additional efforts in the months ahead.
Medical equipment and protective supplies: Godrej Group has started its work in Maharashtra, which is among the most affected regions in the country, with roughly 21% of total cases. It will extend this support to other states as well. Buying and supplying medical equipment and protective supplies for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC); Donated INR 5 crore to the BMC; Donated 115 hospital beds to Maharashtra government hospitals; Helped set up a 75-bed quarantine center at the Seven Hills hospital, Andheri.
Product innovation and supplies: As the second-largest maker of soap in India, Godrej Group will do its best to ramp up innovation and supplies to serve the country. It recently launched the #ProtektIndiaMovement, a nationwide multi-media and multi-channel campaign to promote mass awareness around handwashing and public health.
