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News Update/Press Release Mumbai, 26th May 2021: With the country grappling with the second wave of the pandemic, the Akshaya Patra Foundation decided to scale up its feeding efforts in the Maharashtra region with the support of the Government to help the vulnerable populations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Akshaya Patra has served over 47 Lakh meals across Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Nasik, and Aurangabad.  The foundation is serving cooked meals, food relief kits with essential groceries, Happiness Kits, Rail Yatri Food Kits. In Maharashtra, this initiative is being undertaken through the Foundation’s kitchens in Thane, Pune, and Nagpur. As a need-based solution, either freshly cooked meals or food relief kits with essential groceries are being provided to vulnerable populations. Each food relief kit has groceries sufficient

News Update/ Press Release India, 27th May, 2021-Bisleri, industry leader and India’s most trusted mineral water brand, has initiated a series of activities to ensure its employees, and their families, are protected during the second wave of COVID-19 that has hit the country. The company has provided Ozone Therapy treatments and COVID insurance of Rs.3 lakhs, to their employees. The company has also announced two policies – Covid Insurance policy and Covid death Insurance policy. All employees along their family members (spouse and children) can cover medical expenses up to Rs. 3 lakhs each and this is included under the Covid Insurance policy. The same policy would be applicable for the employee who are on contractual role with the organisation.

News Update/ Press Release Gurugram, May 26:  RHI Magnesita, the Global leader in refractory products and solutions, has directly supported more than 9000 families in the fight against COVID-19 recently by providing necessary safety tools. Under its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, the company, through its three Indian subsidiaries – Orient Refractories Ltd., RHI Clasil Pvt. Ltd. and RHI India Pvt. Ltd., distributed “COVID-19 Safety Kits” to the families in the communities around its manufacturing facilities in India. Commenting on the initiative, Parmod Sagar – MD & CEO of Indian operations of RHI Magnesita said, “We, as a Nation, are going through the most challenging times in recent history. We are together in it, and would need to hold each other’s hand to

India, 26th May, 2021-Godrej & Boyce has been contributing towards biodiversity conservation for decades; be it for mangroves located in the North eastern part of Mumbai or research on endemic plant species found in the Western Ghats by the Naoroji Godrej Centre for Plant Research (NGCPR) In the last 14 months, NGCPR has discovered 2 new species and renamed one new hybrid species. One of the two new species has been discovered after 185 years and has been named as Alfred’s Commelina, after the collector Alfred Prentice Young. It was discovered by Dr. Mayur D. Nandikar, Scientist – Botany Plant Taxonomy from NGCPR. NGCPR has been actively conserving over 100 endemic plant species at their conservation centre in Shirwal, Maharashtra and have preserved more than 5,000 species in

News Update/ Press Release Bengaluru,26th May, 2021: As the nation battles an intensifying second wave of COVID-19 infections, numerous hospitals and care centers have been pushed to the edge due to an acute shortage of beds and medical oxygen, hindering people from procuring medi care facilities. Amid the spike in COVID-19 cases, India’s oxygen producers too are currently struggling to keep up with the demand for medical oxygen. The mobilization of aid is now a need of the hour to assist the nation beat this pandemic. Acknowledging the situation, Soumitra Bhattacharya, Managing Director, Bosch Limited & President, Bosch Group in India said, “These are unprecedented times, and every section of the society must show solidarity, empathy, possess the right knowledge,

News Update / Press Release Bengaluru, 26th May 2021: Colive, India’s leading technology-enabled rental accommodation provider of ready-to-move-in houses, has launched the #SaluteTheHero campaign. Through the campaign, Colive aims to provide 25,000 free meals for Delivery Heroes for 25 days in more than 10 locations in Bengaluru. Colive has a distribution network of 100+ properties in Bengaluru, and with a central kitchen, Colive can get the food ready and distribute it across all locations while it’s fresh and warm. The initiative has been conceptualised to thank our delivery workers who are active on the field during the COVID-19 pandemic. To spread the message and be part of the cause, every time one gets a delivery, all one needs to do

News Update/ Press Release Mumbai, May 25, 2021 – Throughout the global COVID-19 pandemic, TransUnion (NYSE:TRU) has prioritized the health and safety of employees and surrounding communities. With the significant number of cases in India, the company mobilized support for its more than 1,500 employees across the country and the broader population. Today, TransUnion and TransUnion CIBIL are announcing a $1 million donation to Direct Relief and United Way Mumbai for necessary medical supplies. Direct Relief and United Way Mumbai are working closely with local Indian hospitals to identify and deliver the most in-demand medical supplies, such as oxygen concentrators and other vital equipment. TransUnion’s contribution of US$500,000 to each organization will help facilitate the procurement and delivery of these

News Update/ Press Release New Delhi, May 25, 2021: HCL has expanded its COVID-19 mitigation efforts for employees, to help them navigate the challenges from the second wave of pandemic that has struck India. HCL’s efforts are focused on two broad areas including COVID Care Support and devising a holistic Family Assistance program to help employees and their families emerge out of the health crisis.  HCL’s COVID Care Support initiatives involve providing assistance to meet immediate needs for employees and family members who test COVID positive. This includes access to COVID helplines and isolation facilities.  HCL Healthcare’s 24×7 COVID Care helpline is supporting employees and their families with doctor consult and life coach services to support both physical and emotional wellbeing

News Update/Press Release Rajasthan, May 2020: iXceed Solutions – a Talent and Digital Solutions provider has recently extended its support to New Medical College (Kota) with a donation of wheelchairs, Stretchers and Hospital cleaning machines to fight against COVID-19 second wave. As part of KJC Care project by JCI Kota, the donation aims to support the hospital in increasing its mobility aid devices and boosting its efforts in increasing hygiene practices for the patients, the general public as well as frontline workers. The New Medical College has been a forerunner in helping people face the humanitarian tragedy in Kota. This made iXceed understand the need to provide aid in this difficult time that can help the hospital in advancing and accelerating their medical

News Update/Press Release Gurugram, India | 25th May 2021: Gurugram-based Elanpro (Elan Professional Appliances Pvt. Ltd.), one of India’s leading commercial refrigeration company has extended its support in combating COVID-19, by donating 10 Oxygen Concentrators and 140 Sanitizer Dispensers to the Police Department of Gurugram. This essential equipment and products were given by Mr. Shashank Joshi, Director, Elanpro to Mr. K K Rao, Commissioner of Police, Gurugram, today at the Commissionerate of Police Office in Gurugram. With the surge of COVID-19 cases during the second wave, it has become even more important to ensure the safety and well-being of the frontline workers. Elanpro has come forward by offering them the necessary equipment giving them a safe and secure environment. These 10