COVID-19: BMW Group India Contributes Rs. 8 Crore For COVID Relief
Highlights
- BMW has contributed an additional amount of Rs. 5 crore for COVID relief.
- The carmaker had earlier donated Rs. 3 crore for the purpose.
- It is also providing facilities to its employees who are down with COVID.
BMW Group India is contributing Rs. 8 crore towards the COVID-19 pandemic. The carmaker had earlier committed to donate Rs. 3 crore and has now added an additional amount of Rs. 5 crore to the fund. BMW Group India will use this fund to help the healthcare infrastructure and medical services in Gurugram (Delhi NCR) and Chengalpattu (Tamil Nadu). The company has also initiated partnerships with government and non-government organisations for on-ground implementation. A total of 150 oxygen concentrators have already been imported by BMW Group India. The company says that the concentrators will be utilised by an oxygen bank in Gurugram (Delhi NCR) operated by GiveIndia, a non-governmental organisation.
Also Read: BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid To Use New Pirelli Tyres Containing FSC-certified Natural Rubber And Rayon
Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India said, "As a responsible corporate citizen, BMW Group India stands together with the nation in this hour of need. Our deep and long-standing values have always motivated us to extend a firm hand of support to the society in time of crisis. We are fully committed to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and flattening the curve since its onset. BMW Group India is also actively involved in critical and immediate relief initiatives such as import of oxygen concentrators that will play a crucial role in saving lives."
Also Read: BMW Definition CE 04 Concept Based Electric Scooter Spotted Testing For The First Time
The company has also created an Isolation Ward and PCR Lab at Chengalpattu Government Hospital with further commitment to provide RT-PCR lab equipment and microbial detection systems to expand COVID-19 testing. It is working closely with Gurugram District Health Administration for sample collection and vaccination program by providing Mobile Vans and Rapid Antigen Kits. It has also setup an Isolation Ward has been created for police department at Manesar and in both Gurugram and Chennai (Tamil Nadu), it is giving PPE kits, face shields and masks to frontline health workers and patients. The foundation has also distributed meals and ration kits to those in need. Moreover, BMW India has also tied-up with leading hospitals for vaccination of employees and their families at the BMW Group Training Centre in Gurugram (Delhi NCR) and BMW Group Plant Chennai in Chengalpattu (Tamil Nadu). It has also imported oxygen concentrators from BMW Group AG, Germany for employees and their families who are in critical care for COVID-19 treatment.
Also Read: Porsche, Ford, GM, BMW Cars To Get Wireless Android Auto
Additionally, it is also offering services like a 'Doctor-On-Call' facility, home testing, consultation, treatment and ambulance services tie-up for COVID-19. Then, the health insurance provided to employees covers medi-claim related to COVID-19 treatment for self and dependents. Term Life Insurance ensures financial security for the employee's dependents as they will continue to receive the last drawn monthly gross salary for the next 3 years.
Last Updated on May 26, 2021
Related Articles
Latest News
Popular BMW Models
- BMW XMEx-Showroom Price₹ 2.6 - 3.15 Crore
- BMW i7Ex-Showroom Price₹ 2.03 - 2.13 Crore
- BMW X7Ex-Showroom Price₹ 1.27 - 1.33 Crore
- BMW M4Ex-Showroom Price₹ 1.53 - 1.89 Crore
- BMW M8Ex-Showroom Price₹ 2.44 - 2.55 Crore
- BMW X3Ex-Showroom Price₹ 61.9 - 87.7 Lakh
- BMW Z4Ex-Showroom Price₹ 89.3 Lakh
- BMW iXEx-Showroom Price₹ 1.21 Crore
- BMW X1Ex-Showroom Price₹ 49.5 - 68.5 Lakh
- BMW 5 SeriesEx-Showroom Price₹ 72.9 Lakh
- BMW 7 SeriesEx-Showroom Price₹ 1.82 - 1.85 Crore
- BMW M2Ex-Showroom Price₹ 1 Crore
- BMW 3 SeriesEx-Showroom Price₹ 46.9 - 72.9 Lakh
- BMW 3 Series Gran LimousineEx-Showroom Price₹ 60.6 - 62.6 Lakh
- BMW i4Ex-Showroom Price₹ 72.5 - 77.5 Lakh
- BMW 2 Series Gran CoupeEx-Showroom Price₹ 43.9 - 46.9 Lakh
- BMW X4Ex-Showroom Price₹ 71.9 - 96.2 Lakh
- BMW X5 MEx-Showroom Price₹ 2.08 Crore
- BMW X5Ex-Showroom Price₹ 96 Lakh - 1.1 Crore
- BMW iX1Ex-Showroom Price₹ 66.9 Lakh
- BMW 6 Series Gran TurismoEx-Showroom Price₹ 73.5 - 78.9 Lakh
- BMW i5Ex-Showroom Price₹ 1.19 Crore