Mysore/Mysuru: Jubilant Life Sciences Limited, an integrated global pharmaceutical and life sciences company,  has in a press release, said that it is providing support to the State Government in its effort to deliver effective health and safety services to manage COVID-19 crisis and has contributed a sum of Rs. 25 lakh towards the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.

The Company Spokesperson said, “At Jubilant Life Sciences we value the health and safety of our community and employees. We are continuously working towards ensuring that all their needs are met, taking necessary precautionary measures as well as following Government directed protocols. We are also working closely with the District and State Administration officials and are extending all necessary support for mitigating  COVID-19 crisis.”

The Company has distributed over 7,000 masks and around 325 litres of sanitisers to policy- makers, health and administrative staff within the State. 

Furthermore, some of the daily wage workers are being supported through various networks to ensure access to food, masks and soaps.

To draw awareness and help citizens understand the gravity of the situation, the Company has initiated educational drives across multiple locations, focusing on the importance of social distancing, sanitisation and overall hygiene.

As a precautionary measure, the Nanjangud Plant operations have been temporarily suspended and all the personnel are under self-quarantine.

The Company has pro-actively engaged an external certified agency for disinfection and has completed the disinfection process for all the Plant areas to make the workplace safe and healthy.

The Company has distributed over 5,000 masks, 200 litres of sanitisers, essential food items, water and medical facilities to employees and their  extended families.