SPIC steps up its efforts in the fight against COVID-19; commits additional funds
SPIC steps up its efforts in the fight against COVID-19; commits additional funds and resources for the affected in Tuticorin district
- For the treatment of COVID-19 patients who need oxygen support, the plant will start producing medical grade oxygen and supply 170 cylinders on a daily basis free of cost to hospitals in and around Tuticorin district. The capital cost to set up the plant is Rs. 1.50 crores.
- Donates 400 imported Oxygen Flow Meters for use in hospitals for treating COVID19 patients in Tuticorin district.
- Contributes Rs. 1 crore to Chief Ministers Public Relief Fund; group companies, Tamil Nadu Petro and Manali Petro has contributed Rs. 50 lacs each for this initiative.
- Contributes Rs. 1 crore to District Collectors CSR Fund, Tuticorin
- Ashwin Muthiah, Chairman – SPIC and Founding Chairman, AM International, said, “The second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is more severe and needs to be fought jointly by all stakeholders. As a respo ns ible corporate, we are committed to supporting the government and local authorities during the current times. The contributions will help in bettering the district’s healthcare infrastructure and save precious lives.”
- On behalf of the company, Mr.S.R. Ramakrishnan, Whole-time Director and Mr.K. Gopalakrishnan, Vice President-Corporate Affairs handed over the cheques to Honourable Member of Parliament for Tutico rin constituency.
- AM Foundation, the CSR arm of SPIC and other AM International group companies since the past year, has been working closely with local authorities for various COVID-19 related relief measures. It has donated items like masks and sanitizers to healthcare, police, and frontline workers and food items for the needy.
About Southern Petrochemical Industries Corporation Limited (SPIC) www.spic.in
Founded in 1969, SPIC has served the Indian farmer’s agri-productivity needs with scientific rigour and environ ment-friendly products. One of India’s first petrochemical companies with a focus on fertilisers, today it is amon gst the most recalled agri-brands in rural India, trusted by Indian farmers. It continues with its mission to empo wer Indian farmers and agriculturists with products that not only increase farm productivity and yield but sim ultaneously replenish soil health. With a state-of-the-art modern fertiliser complex producing 6.2 lakh tons of Neem Coated Urea, the company is a torch-bearer in India’s progress towards national farm productivity and fo od sufficiency.
About AM International Holdings Private Limited
AM International is a diversified, multinational group of companies with a federated operating architecture. Headq uartered in Singapore, many of the group’s businesses are market leaders with footprints across South East Asia, In dia and the United Kingdom. The group’s business verticals
include fertilisers & supply chain, petrochemicals, infrastructure, healthcare and green
energy.
