Bajaj Auto has announced a contribution of Rs 2 Crores towards the victims of floods in Kerala. This is in addition to the Rs 50 Lakhs already contributed by various Bajaj Trusts. While Rs 1 Crore is being contributed directly to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund, the balance Rs 1 Crore will be deployed by Jankidevi Bajaj Gram Vikas Sanstha (JBGVS), for distribution of survival kits. Through this amount, the company aims to support at least 1000 families with a basic startup kit for those who have been affected by the floods.
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Mr. R.C. Maheshwari, President - President (Intra-city Business), Bajaj Auto stated, “The state of Kerala has seen unforeseen disaster and damage to property and infrastructure worth crores of rupees. We feel the grief and pain of our fellow countrymen in the state and they need our help at this critical hour to come out of this tragedy and to rebuild their lives. We at Bajaj Auto are extending our support through our dealerships in the state to aid the relief operations and to bring some respite to the victims of this unforeseen natural calamity.” Just so you know, over 370 people have lost their lives and many have been rescued in the worst floods that have devastated the southern state of the country.
The Phase one of the emergency relief work will assist families with Humanitarian Aid Kits that will include Water filter, Tarpaulin Sheets, Nylon Ropes, Kitchen set with basic items, Plastic sleeping mats, blankets, towels, soaps etc. These supplies will be extended to the people through various Bajaj Auto commercial vehicle dealerships and NGOs specializing in Relief and Rehabilitation. In addition, Bajaj dealerships will provide last mile support to the flood victims. For those asking, Jankidevi Bajaj Gram Vikas Sanstha (JBGVS) is an institution that undertakes various Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives of Bajaj Auto.