Thoothukudi : Sterlite Copper has donated Rs 2 lakh worth of pillows, pillow covers and bed sheets to Thoothukudi Government Hospital.
Col.S.Krishnan, General Manager- Admin & Security, Sterlite Copper formally handed over the materials to Dr.Rajendra Rathnam, Medical Superintendent, Thoothukudi Government Hospital in the presence of Mrs.Geetha Jeevan, Minister for Social Welfare in a function held at the hospital premises here on Saturday.
The materials were manufactured by Women Self Help Groups promoted by Sterlite. Speaking on the occasion, Col.S.Krishnan said, “Sterlite is committed in improving the health facilities in Tuticorin by partnering with district administration. The company has also set up an exclusive paediatric block at the hospital campus at a cost of Rs 80 lakh”.
Sterlite has also signed a MoU with the district administration for construction of a Primary Health Centre at Mappillaiyurani under Namakku Naame Thittam at a cost of Rs 1.05 crore.
Sterlite also runs mobile health clinics in six villages in Tuticorin district and provides free treatment and medicines to the poor.
Dr.Sailus, Resident Medical Officer, Thoothukudi Government Hospital, Mr.R.Rajasekarapandy, Head – Corporate Social Responsibility, Sterlite Copper and employees were also present during the occasion.
Cut Line : Col.S.Krishnan, General Manager, Admin & Security handing over the materials to Dr.Rajendra Rathnam, Medical Superintendent, Thoothukudi Government Hospital in the presence of Mrs.Geetha Jeevan, Minister for Social Welfare in a function here on Saturday.
For further information, please contact:
| Sundar Raj Head - Public Relations Sterlite Copper | sundar.raj@vedanta.co.in Tel: +91 461 661 2926 |
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