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Tatas Trusts pledge Rs 500 crore for fight against coronavirus in India

Besides, it would also be used for setting up modular treatment facilities for infected patients, knowledge management and training of health workers and the general public, Tata Trusts said.

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Ratan Tata, Chairman, Tata Trusts

Press Trust of India

2 min read Last Updated : Mar 28 2020 | 8:33 PM IST

Tata Trusts on Saturday pledged Rs 500 crore for prevention and relief activities of the coronavirus pandemic.

The philanthropic organisation, which hold 66 per cent in the holding firm of the Tata Group, Tata Sons, said the fund has been earmarked for personal protective equipment for medical personnel on the front lines, respiratory systems for treating increasing cases and testing kits to increase per capita testing.

Besides, it would also be used for setting up modular treatment facilities for infected patients, knowledge management and training of health workers and the general public, Tata Trusts said in a statement.

Commenting on the initiative, Tata

Topics : Coronavirus Lockdown Tata Trusts Tata Sons Tata group Ratan Tata

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