Reaffirming commitment towards the community, Ashok Leyland, is working actively with the Government authorities and supporting them in tackling the Covid-19 crisis. Ashok Leyland has aligned itself with the Department of Health and Family Welfare for the below mentioned initiatives:
- Supplying protective items like 3 ply masks, N95 masks, disposable gloves, liquid handwash, sanitizers, body suits for health service personnel.
- Providing disinfectants, protective chemical guard suit (pant, shirt, and hood), and chemical protection goggles for sanitation staff.
- Deploying ten vehicles (8 Dost and 2 ICV) with drivers for emergency logistics operation for use by the health department.
Other initiatives by the Power Solutions Business of Ashok Leyland include:
- 250 KVA genset shipped to Tiruvallur General Hospital, 62.5 KVA genset to 150 bed special ward of Madurai Medical College to treat Covid-19 patients
- 250 KVA commissioning at Chromepet Government Hospital
Commenting on the slew of initiatives and measures taken by the team, Mr. Balachandar NV, President – HR, Communications, & CSR, Ashok Leyland, said, “Staying true to our brand promise of ‘Aapki Jeet. Hamari Jeet.’, we at Ashok Leyland are leaving no stone unturned to help the community at large. We shall work with the Government at every step and stay supportive of all their initiatives in the coming days.”
Ashok Leyland provides food through its plant kitchens to support Covid-19 warriors
In continuation to its community outreach initiatives Ashok Leyland is providing food through the kitchens in all its plants to the Covid-19 warriors like doctors, paramedical staff, civic and sanitary workers, health department officials, and the local community.
Ennore is catering to civic staff working in Thiruvottiyur Zonal Office, and doctors and paramedical staff working in Stanley and RSRM hospitals. Hosur caters to civic staff and migrant labourers. VVC caters to civic staff of Ponneri, and health staff of Minjur. Pantnagar caters to the civic staff, drivers, and poor people of the community. Hinduja Foundries, Sriperumbudur caters to doctors and paramedical staff. All these supplies will continue during the entire tenure of the lockdown period.
Apart from these, the following measures were also taken:
- 200 sets of PPE Kit consisting of cap, gloves, mask, and apron was provided to GH doctors
- 181 migrant labourers from UP, Bihar, and Maharashtra are provided food by the Hosur plant
- Basic essentials provided to doctors and paramedical staff by the Pantnagar plant
- Around 43000 Aavin flavoured milk tetra packs of 200ml each have been handed over to the Chennai Corporation Commissioner, to be supplied to civic staff
Commenting on the slew of initiatives and measures taken by the team, Mr.Balachandar NV, President – HR, Communications, & CSR, Ashok Leyland, said, “Reiterating our commitment to society, true to our brand promise of ‘Aapki Jeet. Hamari Jeet.’, we at Ashok Leyland are constantly supporting the initiatives of the Government by keeping pace with their needs. We will ensure that we extend support in all possible ways to those brave warriors who are at the forefront of this fight against Covid-19.”
Mr. Vipin Sondhi, Managing Director & CEO, Ashok Leyland Limited, on support required for truckers
“Logistics and transportation are the backbone of the economy, and in these challenging times, vehicles need to be running to transport essentials. The truckers ensure that the supply chain of these essential supplies are not disrupted, and the communities affected by the lockdown are cared for. We, in turn, need to care for these truckers and some measures which the Government could take to assist these drivers. Like:
– to provide minimum wages to the drivers and ensure their benefits are looked after;
– provide insurance for the drivers and ensure their health and safety is cared for;
– regulate and mandate the working conditions for these truck drivers – through cabin regulation.
– also for the drivers who are transporting essentials across the country, assistance needs to be provided in the form of food, water, essentials, and service support at pit-stops along the highways.
We at Ashok Leyland have already started initiatives on this front and look forward to partner with the Government for any new initiatives on these lines.”
Mr. N.V. Balachandar, President – HR, Communication and CSR, Ashok Leyland on the permission to resume operations.
“The Ashok Leyland plants at Alwar, Bhandara and Pantnagar have received permission from the relevant Government Authorities to resume operations. We are currently working out the supply chain readiness post which we will resume operations and commence production in line with demand.”