Ramco Cements has contributed Rs 2.50 crore towards Tamil Nadu CM Relief Fund in the fight against COVID-19, the company said in a BSE filing.
In addition, in Tamil Nadu and Odisha we are mobilizing and distributing high-value medical equipment ranging from oxygen concentrators to sophisticated protective gear and basic amenities such as water, shelter and food, by working alongside District Collectors, Police, Public Health Departments and Panchayats, the company said.
It is also providing food, shelter and medical attention to over 6,000 migrant labourers including those who are not on direct contract with the company.
Isolation centres are being set up at Kadukur and Thamaraikulam (200 kms from Madurai) in Tamil Nadu and near its plant at Haridaspur in Odisha.
Procurement process of medical equipment for various state agencies costing over Rs 3 crore is in progress and the equipment are expected to reach the state agencies at the earliest, the company said.
In a separate filing, the company had informed that all its grinding units in West Bengal have been closed with effect from March 23, 2020. This was done after the state government issued directions for closure of all factories in order to prevent and contain the spread of coronavirus.
The resumption of the factory operations would depend on the directions that would be issued by the respective state governments from time to time, the company said.