Itanagar, June 2020: Pernod Ricard India Foundation extended its support towards strengthening Arunachal Pradesh’s Government Hospital ICUs and public Healthcare Infrastructure. As the number of COVID-19 cases accelerate with lockdown restrictions easing across the country, it has become imperative for healthcare systems to be prepared for an exponential surge of cases on a war footing. In such time of distress, Pernod Ricard India Foundation is humbled to join hands with Excise Department, Government of Arunachal Pradesh to provide preventive health care supplies such as 5 ICU ventilators, 10 ICU fowler beds and 5000 surgical masks for Arunachal Pradesh. Pernod Ricard India Foundation remains resolute in its efforts supporting the State Healthcare Departments and Public Service and Delivery professionals, at the forefront of the fight against the COVID-19 spread in India.
Mr. Anirudh Singh, Secretary (Excise), Arunachal Pradesh said “In these testing times, it is heartening to see Pernod Ricard India Foundation donate 5 ICU Ventilators, 10 Fowler Beds and 5000 pieces of 20 GSM Masks to our state.” Mr. Sunil Duggal, VP, Corporate Affairs, Pernod Ricard India, said, as a responsible corporate citizen, Pernod Ricard India remains resolute in leaving no stone unturned to contributing to the ongoing efforts to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic in India by supporting the healthcare systems and frontline communities.
