( L – R ) Mr.S.R. Ramakrishnan, Whole-time Director and Mr.K. Gopalakrishnan, Vice President-Corporate Affairs of SPIC handed over the cheques to Smt Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, Honourable Member of Parliament for Tuticorin constituency; Also seen in the picture are Smt P Geetha Jeevan, Minister for Social Welfare & Women Empowerment and Dr K. Senthil Raj, I.A.S., Collector, Thoothukudi.

( L – R ) Mr.S.R. Ramakrishnan, Whole-time Director and Mr.K. Gopalakrishnan, Vice President-Corporate Affairs of SPIC handed over the Oxygen Flow Meters to Smt Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, Honourable Member of Parliament for Tuticorin constituency; Also seen in the picture are Smt P Geetha Jeevan, Minister for Social Welfare & Women Empowerment and Dr K. Senthil Raj, I.A.S., Collector, Thoothukudi.

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

Mr. 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 responsible 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 Tuticorin 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.