The fight against the coronavirus is turning out to be a long battle which needs to be fought with full force, planning, dedication and great support. The number of cases around the world are still on the rise creating great demand for health equipment, masks, PPEs, testing kits and others to deal with the crisis. However, in terms of support now Dabur group has come forth to contribute so that the nation can deal with this crisis in a better way and eventually we will be out through this together. Present crisis seems to be our testing times, which is bringing out our true self in front of the world and to us as humanity.
The Dabur Group pledges support towards India’s Fight against the COVID19 by lending a hand to the Government’s efforts to endure the social and economic impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic as well as protecting vulnerable populations by enabling access to food and essential supplies.
The Dabur Group has established a ‘Dabur Care Fund for COVID-19’, to protect lives and livelihood, and support those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We have earmarked a fund of Rs 21 Crores towards Relief efforts, helping meet immediate needs of those most affected by this pandemic. Out of this pledged amount, a sum of Rs 11 crores is being contributed to Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situation Fund (PM CARES Fund) by Dabur India Limited and other entities in the Group,” as per the press release.
“For the past 135 years, Dabur has been sworn to its motto of being dedicated to Health and WellBeing of every household. As a Group, we understand the importance of giving back to the communities where we operate. In these unprecedented times, the Dabur Group is committed to caring for the health and well-being of our partners and customers, while playing a constructive role in supporting the individuals on the frontlines of this battle against COVID-19,” Dabur India Ltd Chairman Amit Burman said.
The Dabur Group will provide assistance for those individuals engaged in frontline efforts to fight the virus; and support to members of vulnerable sections of the society and migrant workers, who are the hardest hit by this pandemic.
Employees of Dabur India Ltd have decided to contribute one-day Gross Salary towards relief measures for COVID-19. The funds raised will be donated to PM CARES Fund.
The company has initiated ‘Work from Home’ for all office-based employees, and have been regularly communicating with all employees to check on their general health, besides motivating them during this lockdown period.
“In these precarious and uncertain times, the Dabur Group will continue to explore ways to leverage its resources and intensify efforts to overcome the unprecedented challenges that we now face as a society. We will continue to monitor the situation and accordingly align our Social Development and Outreach endeavours,” Dabur India Ltd Former Chairman Dr. Anand C Burman said.
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