
As we all know that Chennai city in Tamil Nadu experienced unprecedented floods late last year which affected millions of people and damaged properties in the city. The donation is aimed at providing aid to the affected people of Chennai for their speedy recovery, along with the re-building of infrastructure destroyed during the floods.
Bridgestone had previously also contributed towards the rehabilitation of the victims of the floods in Jammu & Kashmir in 2014, there also they have donated Rs 1 crore to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund. Mr. Kazuhiko Mimura, Managing Director, Bridgestone India Pvt. Ltd. Said:
Our heartfelt condolences are with all those who were affected by the floods, this is truly an unforeseen and unfortunate incident and Bridgestone hopes to play a part in rebuilding the lives of the people of Chennai.
A cheque amounting to Rs. 1 Crore was handed over to the Prime Minister’s Office by Mr. Ajay Sevekari Director, Bridgestone India Pvt. Ltd. towards the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund.
By: Farhan Kashif