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MG Motor India donates Rs 20 million to fight COVID-19

MG MOTOR INDIA on Wednesday (25) announced a donation of Rs. 20 million for the government hospitals and health institutions providing medical assistance in Gurugram and Halol (Vadodara), where the carmaker’s facilities are located.

The company said that this is to ensure the health and well-being of the medical staff and underprivileged sections of society. 


While Rs 10 million contribution will come from the company directly, its employees have also pledged to donate another Rs 10 million.

The contribution includes gloves, masks, ventilators, medicines and beds etc. depending on the particular requirement of the specific government hospitals and health institutions providing medical assistance in Gurugram and Halol (Vadodra).

Also as part of its commitment towards the safety and well-being of the staff at its dealerships and workshops, the carmaker is felicitating and advising dealers to ensure enhanced insurance cover for their 5000 employees across the country.

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