NE BUSINESS BUREAU
HAZIRA, MAY 30
In their continued effort to ensure the health and safety of their employees, their families and business associates, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has privately procured 33,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines, says a top official of the company.
The ordered vaccines were from Serum Institute of India, the manufacturer of Covishield, and will be administered to those in the age group of 18 years and above.
This batch of vaccines will be shared with all operational locations of AM/NS India. All locations will follow the directive of their respective local state governments for vaccination.
“The priority of AM/NS India in a pandemic like this is to ensure the safety and health of our employees, their dear ones and our business associates, aiming for 100% vaccination for all. We remain committed to their well-being and will provide it free of cost across locations of our operations.” said Anil Matoo, Head – HR operations, IR & Administration, AM/NS India.
The drive has been kick-started Pan India at all AM/NS India facilities. The entire vaccination drive is expected to continue for a week. The undertaken vaccination drive for sure will take off the partial load from the government.