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~Policy to benefit consumers as well as sub-dealers~

New Delhi, July 03, 2020: Empowering the frontline photographers and videographers, Panasonic India is providing a special industry-first COVID-19 medical insurance to consumers on the purchase of any Panasonic cameras and to all its existing sub-dealers. The insurance scheme of up to INR 1 Lakh provides insurance against COVID-19 to photographers and videographers who are going above and beyond to report news and capture ceremonies and events during the coronavirus pandemic. The insurance policy is valid for one year from the date of purchase for consumers.  

Announcing the special initiative, Mr. Sandeep Sehgal, Business Chief, Imaging Business Group, Panasonic India & SAARC, said, “Photographers across the India are out in their communities every day doing the hard work of telling the stories of COVID-19 and bringing ceremonies and events to the rest of us in the safe environment of our homes. Through our COVID Insurance initiative, we aim to support and extend our commitment to safeguarding their wellbeing and creativity. To ensure easy access of our cameras to consumers, we are also extending the insurance policy to our sub-dealers to empower and strengthen their operations.” 

Details of the policy:

·         This insurance coverage is being provided by M/s. PramericaLife Insurance Ltd.

·         Offer valid on purchases made by consumers from 9June 2020 to 31 August 2020

·         Offer is eligible to consumers in the age group of 18 to 65 years

·         Lumpsum benefit equal to 100% of sum insured on diagnosis of Covid-19 for in-patient members

·         The coverage to the buyer will be 12 months from the date of purchase invoice of the designated product being offered by Panasonic

·         Non Hospitalized member is not covered (minimum 24Hours hospitalization would be required for claim payment)

·         Amount insured depends upon the product purchased by the consumer

o   For camera less than INR 50,000 – Insurance coverage is INR 25,000

o   For camera between INR 50,000 – 1,00,00 — Insurance coverage is INR 50,000

o   For camera between INR 1,00,000 – 1,50,00 – Insurance coverage is INR 75,000

o   For camera > INR 1,50,00k – Insurance coverage is INR 1,00,000

·         Standard offer applicable to all sub-dealers of INR 1,00,000

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~ Aims to support 48 hospitals, impacting 9600 healthcare and medical staff, and more than 65,000 public service personnel

Karnataka, 2^nd July 2020: As the need to step up relief efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Coca-Cola in India has partnered with United Way Mumbai to augment healthcare initiatives in 48 public hospitals across eight states in the country. Apart from large-scale support to public hospitals and healthcare workers, the partnership has also committed to serving 65000+ public service personnel such as sanitation workers, police staff and community health workers across the nation. This initiative is a part of Coca-Cola’s commitment of INR 100 crores towards helping the healthcare system and communities to combat the crisis and contain the spread of the pandemic.

As a part of this relief initiative, Coca-Cola and United Way Mumbai along with support from partner NGO Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled has commenced the distribution drive in Karnataka. PPE and hygiene aid kits are being distributed amongst frontline warriors in Karnataka to help them fight against the spread of coronavirus. A total of 1200 healthcare workers across 6 hospitals, 8000 sanitation workers, 2050 police personnel and 1100 community health workers are expected to benefit in this region.

The initial phase of the relief program will be rolled out in eight critically affected states including Maharashtra (Mumbai, Pune), Delhi, Tamil Nadu (Chennai), Karnataka (Bengaluru), Telangana (Hyderabad), Gujarat, Punjab and Haryana. To provide immediate support and enhancement of health infrastructure, public hospitals will be provided with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) comprising N95 masks, 3-ply disposable masks, surgical caps, surgical goggles, waterproof gown, shoe covers, gloves for the safety of healthcare workers. The support package will also include sanitizer dispensers, additional ICU beds, and non-contact thermometers for medical preparedness in dealing with the anticipated number of cases across the country. Working alongside the government bodies and local institutions to support basic needs and ensure safety and protection of our frontline healthcare personnel and communities, this outreach aims to positively impact 9600 healthcare workers and over 9 lakh patients across India.

Additionally, to equip public service personnel such as police staff, sanitation workers and other community and social workers who are working in the hotspot zones, protective gears such as masks and gloves along with sanitizer dispensers will also be provided. This support is expected to reach approximately 50,000 sanitation workers, 11,000+ police personnel and 6,000 community health workers across India.

Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Ishteyaque Amjad, Vice-President, Public Affairs,Communications & Sustainability, Coca-Cola India and South West Asia said, “We are humbled to collaborate with our partner United Way Mumbai in providing support to the health and safety of the country’s frontline warriors. We are hopeful that with collective efforts and resilience, we will be able to steer ourselves out of these testing times.”

Adding further, Mrs. Jayanti Shukla, Chief Executive Officer, United Way Mumbai said, “The rapid spread of the virus has left doctors, nurses and other frontline workers with inadequate access to the protective equipment, necessary to defend themselves. In such testing times, it’s important to ensure their personal safety and safeguard their health so our citizens can continue to receive the care and support that they need. Through this collaboration, Coca-Cola and United Way Mumbai will continue to identify, plan and support interventions to areas of greatest needs.”

Mahantesh GK, Founder Managing Trustee, Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled said,“Through this joint initiative by Coca-Cola India and United Way Mumbai, we are humbled to extend our support as a gesture of gratitude to the frontline warriors in Karnataka, fighting against the odds in combating the spread of COVID-19.”

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