Toyota Steps In And Contributes To The Karnataka Chief Minister’s Relief Fund COVID-19

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has once again stepped in for help and handed over Rs 2 crore to the Karnataka government to fight the coronavirus pandemic. This amount would go into Karnataka Chief Minister's Relief Fund COVID-19 and Karnataka State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA).

Speaking about the event, Shekar Viswanathan, Vice Chairman & Whole-time Director, Toyota Kirloskar Motor said, "At this hour of crisis, Toyota stands fully committed in support of the communities in overcoming this pandemic which has caused unprecedented distress to humanity".

Out of the total sum given, Rs 1,3548,553, was handed over to Karnataka State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) while the remaining amount of Rs 64,51,447, collected from employees, was handed over to Karnataka Chief Minister's Relief Fund COVID-19. The Toyota Group has also donated a sum of Rs 55,00,000 to the Karnataka State Government.

Shekar Viswanathan also added, "Both the Central and State Governments have taken strong decisive and proactive decisions towards containment and further prevention of the spread of COVID-19. We fully support the enormous efforts taken by them and pray that life in the country takes a speedy return to normalcy."

Recently, Toyota handed over 3000 Hazmat suits to the Government Health Volunteers in Karnataka, 1000 essential kits to daily wage workers while benefiting over 5000 members, sanitizers and masks to the police department.

Thoughts On Toyota Kirloskar Motor contribution To The Karnataka Chief Minister's Relief Fund COVID-19

Since the pandemic, a lot of automobile manufacturers have been trying to help the people in need by either contributing or donating with whatever they can. Since the outbreak, Toyota Kirloskar Motor has been at the forefront of supporting society and the government during this critical situation.