CB BureauIn
December, CauseBecause received updates from various corporate groups
mentioning how they were coming forth with help and heart during the Tamil Nadu
floods. Here’s a quick roundup on who did what and how (as per their own
claims).
Aviva Life Insurance relaxed the claim-settlement
process
Aviva Life Insurance relaxed its claim-settlement process exclusively
for victims of the Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andhra Pradesh rains and floods.
The company ‘minimised’ the need to provide formal documentation to allow for
prompt intimation and settlement of death, survival, and maturity claims.
Avivaalso waived off the late fee and
the revival fee for policies whose premium due date fell between 1 October
2015 and 31 January 2016.
‘In these
difficult times, we want to do our bit to help those who have lost their loved
ones in this tragedy. Through this initiative, we wish to extend our support
and care to the aggrieved,’ stated Snehil Gambhir, chief operating officer,
Aviva Life Insurance.
Lakshi Vilas Bank teams went out with aid
Lakshmi Vilas Bank extended a helping
hand to the flood-affected people by directly delivering relief materials. More
than 100 employee volunteers were exclusively engaged in the task of procuring,
transporting, and distributing the relief materials. The bank also extended
flood relief in Chennai through Tamilnadu Arya Vysya Maha Sabha and The Hindu.
Moreover, during the occurrence of
floods when cash was much needed, the bank ensured that most of its branches in
the affected areas were working and that their ATMs were always
functional.During the five days of
flooding between 2 December and 6 December, the bank’s ATMs disbursed Rs 7.31
crore in Chennai alone.
Sterlite Copper
distributed flood-relief material
Sterlite Copper, a unit of Vedanta
Limited, engaged in distribution of flood-relief materials to rehabilitate the
affected communities in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu. The company provided bedding and
cooking utensils worth Rs 1,000 to each family that was afflicted by the rains.
A press release from the company claimed that it had helped over 100 families
in Mudukkukadu village.
As an immediate measure during the
floods, the company distributed about 42,000 food packets across relief camps and
formed a mobile medical team called ‘Health on Wheels’ for free medical aid to
the victims.
Hero MotoCorp was
among the first responders
The prime minister’s office confirmed that Hero
MotoCorp, the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, was among the first
ones to contribute towards Prime Minister’s Relief Fund to help the Tamil Nadu
flood victims.
On the ground, its employee volunteers, dealers, and stockists
engaged in rescue operations and also distributed much-needed grocery and other
relief materials in cut-off areas.
Cognizant announced Rs 260 crore aid
A leading IT company, Cognizant
announced that it would donate Rs 260 crore towards relief efforts in the city.
Out of the Rs 260 crore, nearly Rs 65 crore would go to the residents of
Chennai and the remaining Rs 195 crore would be set aside to help with the
long-term needs of the company’s employees and partners.
TCS
pledged Rs 1,100 crore for rehabilitation
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) claimed
to have pledged Rs 1,100 crore to rehabilitate its Chennai staff affected in
the floods. The company has created a Rs 50 crore direct grant fund to help its
employees. Reportedly, the employees will be entitled to cash advances in the
range of Rs 1 lakh to a maximum equivalent of three months’ gross salary.
TVS
Motors distributed food; chariman donated Rs 5 crore
TVS Motors distributed over 1 lakh food
packets and 50 tonnes of food to people affected in low-lying areas. Chairman Venu
Srinivasan contributed Rs 5 crore.