SKF India extends support to Pimri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation for COVID-19 antigen testing

Under its CSR program, SKF extends support to PCMC for conducting 1000 antigen tests of essential service staff of various departments.

Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) who have been working relentlessly in keeping the city safe from COVID-19 spread and SKF India under its CSR program has extended financial support of INR 5,04,000 expressing its gratitude towards the frontline workers of COVID-19. The donation is for conducting 1000 antigen test of essential service staff from various departments. A letter of support on coronavirus antibody testing was handed over to the PCMC Additional Commissioner Mr. Santosh Patil and Dr. Varsha Dange, RCH officer, who appreciated the support being extended by SKF India in these crucial times.

Manish Bhatnagar, Managing Director, SKF India Ltd. said, “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.’’

SKF India has been working relentlessly to support the communities. 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 COVID-19 duty during the lockdown.

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