Chennai, NFAPost: Commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland, a flagship brand owned by the Hinduja Group, has set up 2 Oxygen Generator Plants at Hosur Government Hospital.
Tamil Nadu Minister for Health and Family Welfare Ma. Subramaniam inaugurated the Oxygen Generator Plants in the presence of Krishnagiri MP A Chellakumar, Tamil Nadu Minister for Handlooms and Textiles R. Gandhi, Hosur MLA Y Prakash and Ashok Leyland Chief Sustainability Officer and President – Communications, CSR & Corporate Affairs Balachander N V.
The Oxygen Generator Plants together have a combined capacity to generate 500 litres per minute and have a storage capacity of 4000 litres with a bottling facility.
Set up at a cost of Rs 1.18 crores, this initiative strives to ensure immediate access of oxygen supply to Hospitals and Public Health Centers in and around Hosur.
Ashok Leyland MD & CEO Vipin Sondhi says as the Nation stands in solidarity to fight the Covid-19 pandemic, Ashok Leyland stands united with the government to provide support in these challenging times.
“At Ashok Leyland, our commitment to support our society during these challenging times is our priority and we are extending our support through this contribution of the Oxygen Generator Plants. We have also joined hands with Kauvery Hospital to provide free vaccination to the community. These initiatives reiterate our commitment towards Corporate India’s response to Covid-19,” said Vipin Sondhi.
