To tackle the growing health pandemic of COVID 19 and assist the government of India to combat the challenge of limited face masks in the country, the Loomba Foundation has donated 1,00,000 surgical face masks to the National Institute for Transforming India (NITI Aayog)
The surgical masks were effectively delivered with close coordination with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to its nodal company - HLL Lifecare Ltd, which is the main agency for distribution of the personal protective equipment (PPE) and masks to COVID19 affected regions and populations.
Mr. Amitabh Kant, CEO of NITI Aayog, addressing the urgent need for the masks, took the opportunity to thank Lord Loomba CBE and The Loomba Foundation, saying, "Philanthropic organisations such as yours can play a strong role in complementing the government in these critical times by supporting us in several ways. I am delighted with the initiative and commitment shown by you and the Foundation by donating 1,00,000 surgical masks for distribution in much needed areas in India."
Lord Loomba CBE, Founder and Chairman Trustee of the UN accredited global NGO, The Loomba Foundation, who is a tireless advocate for poor and needy widows in India and around the world, explained, “For many years, we have been committed to the cause of widows empowerment in India, as they are one of the most vulnerable sections of our society."
Underlining why everyone should play their part, Lord Loomba CBE said, "As the world unites in these difficult and challenging times, we wanted to play a small role to help those at the front lines - our doctors, nurses, healthcare and security professionals and Government representatives need our support and basic amenities such as face masks."
He further added," This was a small gesture of the Foundation to help equip them in their fight against COVID- 19, which will go towards protecting many citizens as they battle to look after the country.”
Commenting on the Foundation’s initiative CB Patel, Chairman ABPL Group said, “These are unprecedented times. Within a span of 4-6 weeks the whole world has been turned upside down. Businesses have been hit hard and many wage earners are finding it difficult to feed themselves and their families. So, any support to the Loomba Foundation’s initiative will go a long way in helping the Indian government’s fight against COVID-19.”
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