SKF India is assisting Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) for conducting 1000 antigen tests of essential service staff of various departments. As a token of gratitude to the frontline workers, the company under its CSR program has extended financial support of ₹5 lakhs. The donation is for conducting 1000 antigen tests. A letter of support on Covid-19 antibody testing was handed over to the PCMC Additional Commissioner Santosh Patil and Dr Varsha Dange, RCH officer, who appreciated the support being extended by SKF India in these crucial times. 

"As a socially responsible company, we are committed to supporting the governing authorities in their relentless efforts towards fighting the pandemic. To celebrate this community spirit and thank all the essential staff members of PCMC, SKF India’s initiative will expedite the existing antigen testing capacity for the staff workers of various departments and help shield the most vulnerable from the virus.” said Manish Bhatnagar, Managing Director, SKF India Ltd.

Till date, the company has donated over 2500 N95 masks to the officials of Health Department and Government of Maharashtra. Additionally, the company has supported vehicle repair and disinfection camp for essential services, such as Police, Ambulances and Health department vehicles who were on lockdown duty.

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