KIMS gets 570 beds under CSR
The Hindu
A total of 570 beds have been given to Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) in Hubballi by various companies and a foundation under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.Union Min
A total of 570 beds have been given to Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) in Hubballi by various companies and a foundation under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi and Minister for Large and Medium Industries Jagadish Shettar formally handed over the beds to KIMS authorities on Sunday. Under CSR initiative, Swarna Group of Companies, Tata Hitachi, Tata Marcopolo and Deshpande Foundation have donated 570 beds. Mr. Pralhad Joshi said that the make-shift hospital planned on KIMS premises for COVID-19 patients was being built by Vedanta Group and the 100-bed air-conditioned hospital with 20 ventilators and 10 ICU beds and 70 oxygen beds will be ready in the next 10 days.
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