The Ramco Cements has been proactively undertaking several activities to fight COVID-19
The Ramco Cements has been at the forefront of CSR for several decades now. The recent outbreak of COVID-19 made the company proactively partner with government administrations, in the fight against the Coronavirus in its operating states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Bengal and Odisha.For example, in Tamil Nadu and Odisha, the company is mobilising and distributing high-value medical equipment ranging from oxygen concentrators to sophisticated protective gear and basic amenities such as water, shelter and food, by working alongside district collectors, police, public health departments and panchayats.
A brief summary of the ongoing activities are as follows:
- All vehicles leaving the factory were disinfected and the drivers were checked for body temperature and other symptoms of Coronavirus and provided Medical Certificate by the doctor at the factory exit for their safe passage
- Every vehicle coming into the factories was disinfected thoroughly.
- Every worker entering the factory was checked and certified that the person was free from symptoms of the virus.
- 30,000 nos. of face masks and soaps were provided to all workmen.
Further, The Ramco Cements has also transferred an amount of Rs 25 million to the Tamil Nadu Relief Fund.
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