Tatas commit Rs 1,500 crore to fight COVID-19

While Ratan Tata has announced Rs 500 crore commitment, N Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons announced an additional Rs 1,000 crore support towards COVID 19 and related activities.

Hyderabad: Ratan Tata, Chairman, Tata Trusts, on Saturday has expressed his concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic and said it needs immediate action.

"The COVID 19 crisis is one of the toughest challenges we will face as a race. The Tata Trusts and the Tata group companies have in the past risen to the needs of the nation. At this moment, the need of the hour is greater than any other time, Ratan Tata tweeted.

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  — Ratan N. Tata (@RNTata2000) March 28, 2020

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  The COVID 19 crisis is one of the toughest challenges we will face as a race. The Tata Trusts and the Tata group companies have in the past risen to the needs of the nation. At this moment, the need of the hour is greater than any other time. pic.twitter.com/y6jzHxUafM

  — Ratan N. Tata (@RNTata2000) March 28, 2020

He further said that Tata Trusts is committing Rs 500 crore for personal protective equipment for the medical personnel on the frontlines, respiratory system for treating increasing cases, testing kits, setting up modular treatment facilities, and knowledge management and training of health workers and the general public.