Bangalore, April 13, 2020: Reiterating its commitment to counter the ramifications caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), today, handed over contributions to the Karnataka Chief Minister’s Relief Fund COVID-19 and Karnataka State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) to rebuild lives affected by the pandemic. A cheque worth Rs 2 crores was handed over to the Chief Minister of Karnataka, BS Yediyurappa by Shekar Viswanathan, Vice Chairman & Whole-time Director, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Raju B Ketkale, Deputy Managing Director Toyota Kirloskar Motor and Deepak Kumar S Secretary of Employees Union.
Of the total sum contributed by TKM, Rs 1,35,48,553, , was handed over to Karnataka State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) while the remaining Rs 64,51,447, collected from employees, was handed over to Karnataka Chief Minister’s Relief Fund COVID-19.
Speaking on the gesture, Shekar Viswanathan, Vice Chairman & Whole-time Director, Toyota Kirloskar Motor said, "At this hour of crisis, Toyota stands fully committed in support of the communities in overcoming this pandemic which has caused unprecedented distress to humanity. Both Central and State Governments have taken strong decisive and proactive decisions towards containment and further prevention of the spread of Covid-19. We fully support the enormous efforts taken by them and pray that life in the country take a speedy return to normalcy."
Furthermore, Toyota Group companies have also donated a sum of Rs 55,00,000 to the Karnataka State Government.
Since the onset of the pandemic, TKM has been monitoring the fast-evolving situation and proactively responding appropriately in accordance with needs of the community & the Government.
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