A pandemic
hits the globe and forces almost all the nations to complete lock down. People
are getting infected, hospitals are overloaded, schools are shut, factories are
closed, stock markets crashing. It is a panic situation everywhere. This tiny little
virus COVID 19 has literally brought the entire human civilization into its
knees. The pandemic brutally breaks our ego and tells us that everything is not
in our control. This is a humbling experience for the human race.
These are
hard times for every nation, but there is a bright side to this as well. The
current crisis is uniting the entire humanity in a very strange way. Political
differences are forgotten, bilateral issues are ignored, countries are
coordinating and helping each other like never before. People are connecting
with each other in many amazing ways. Incidents like Italians singing on their
balconies, Indians clapping for their COVID fighters – will be etched in our
memories forever.
In the times
of self-isolation and social distancing we realize the value of society and the
people. Thanks to the internet and the gadgets of communication. We are staying
connected.
Our everyday
routine is shattered. It is time to re-think and re-evaluate our habits. Our
weeks used to be loaded with work and many other activities like going to the theater,
gym, shopping mall, restaurant, bar, birthday party, festival, concert and many
more. Suddenly all these are forbidden, and life still goes on. We are learning
to utilize our free time more wisely staying at home with the family. Soon we
will realize how many non-essential activities kept us busy for so long.
Companies
are also evolving. Work from home has become the new normal, employees are
working without much interventions from the superiors. Options for virtual
conferencing was present before, but this tiny virus compelled us to use this
technology much efficiently. We are forced into an innovation mode. Schools are
continuing classes online. Auto drivers turning into delivery agents. Everyone
is trying to innovate, it will be interesting to see if the speed of innovation
continues after this crisis is over.
How Mahindra group is contributing to the fight
against the COVID-19 pandemic:-
As the
country is facing acute shortage of the lifesaving ventilators, our automotive
division has developed an affordable indigenous ventilator prototype in less
than 48 hours. Mass production of ventilators will start as soon as necessary
approvals are given.
Mahindra
Logistics is offering free emergency cab service ALYTE in Hyderabad, Chennai
and Kolkata. Focusing on senior citizens, disabled and expecting mothers.
Another team
of Mahindra employees procured license for Sanitizers and started production of
Mahindra branded Hand Sanitizers.
Mahindra
also comes out with a simple design of Face Shield which is being used by
medical service providers across India. Currently these Face Shields are being
made from 8 plants.
We have
opened our kitchens at 10 locations to feed the poor and migrant workers amid
the lock down. Mahindra kitchens are supplying more than 50,000 meals, 10,000
rations every week.
Team Powerol's special COVID 19 service team is working round the clock
to make sure all emergency services remain uninterrupted. We are providing
continuous power backup to Hospitals, Corona Treatment Wards and Labs by
commissioning Gensets. Telecom service team working round the clock to keep the
sites up and ensure uninterrupted mobile connectivity.
