With various Governmental and other organisations along with concerned citizens doing their bit in the efforts against novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG) has also contributed to these efforts. The scientists, employees and research scholars of the institute have contributed Rs 3.72 lakh to the PM CARES fund. In addition to this, the institute has also facilitated 200 personal protective equipment (PPE) kits for medical personnel involved in treatment of positive and suspect cases in hospitals. The institute got these PPE kits made by the dealer authorised by the State government. Considering the problems being faced by the daily wagers during the ongoing lockdown, the institute has arranged ration kits for 200 families in need. Of these, 175 ration kits were distributed through the district administration. The retired employees of WIHG have also assisted in these contributions.
The institute director Kalachand Sain handed over the PPE kits and ration kits to the district administration on Friday. The additional district magistrate in-charge of food, BS Budhiyal, ADM and nodal officer SL Semwal and other governmental representatives were also present along with scientists of the institute on the occasion.