| BATHINDA, Punjab, India, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — COVID-19 continues to affect Indian citizens and affect the healthcare infrastructure of our local communities. As a dedicated local employer, Cargill is collaborating with the local Bathinda, Punjab administration in a sustained effort to increase the availability of the necessary healthcare resources . Most recently, Cargill donated 150 Oxygen Cylinders and 30 Oxygen Concentrators to local health authorities. These were formally handed over to district administration in presence of Shri B. Srinivasan, IAS, Deputy Commissioner Shri Balwinder Singh IPS, Superintendent of Police, Shri Tejwant Singh Dhillon, Chief Medical Officer among other government officials.
“Cargill recognises the outstanding contribution the district administration, medical and healthcare communities have played and continue to play in the extended battle against the virus. In true sense, they have been the frontline warriors and have done everything they could to protect us. We hope our contribution of the oxygen cylinders and concentrators in Bathinda would help citizens access timely and proper medical treatment in fighting against the viral disease.” said Simon George, president of Cargill in India. Officials including Shri Darshan Kumar, Secretary Red Cross Society, Bathinda, Shri Vishal Singla, Deputy Director of Factories, Shri Preet Mohinder Brar, General Manager- District Industries Center and Shri Gurdas Singh, District Public Relation Officer were also present during the handing over of oxygen cylinders and concentrators. About Cargill Cargill’s 155,000 employees across 70 countries work relentlessly to achieve our purpose of nourishing the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. Every day, we connect farmers with markets, customers with ingredients, and people and animals with the food they need to thrive. We combine 155 years of experience with new technologies and insights to serve as a trusted partner for food, agriculture, financial and industrial customers in more than 125 countries. Side-by-side, we are building a stronger, sustainable future for agriculture. For more information, visit Cargill.com and our News Center. Photo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1630729/Cargill_donates.jpg (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PR Newswire India and this publication takes no editorial responsibility for the same.)
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