You will be relieved to know that there has been no serious damage to any Tata establishment, nor any loss of life or injury to Tata personnel as a result of the recent earthquake in Gujarat.

Tata Chemicals reports that its factory in Mithapur suffered only minor damage to certain structures. The plant was taken off-line for inspection and is being carefully brought back on-line in stages. Tata Chemicals has taken the lead in providing relief to affected people in the surrounding areas of Dwarka and Okha. The company has formed a team to assist in relief work and to provide it in the form of medical support, water and food.

Many Tata companies have already swung into action for relief activities – Tata Steel employees have decided to donate one day’s salary, which works out to Rs.1.5 crore. The company will make a matching contribution. A senior member of Tata Steel has been nominated to coordinate relief activities of the company, and is, at this moment in Bhuj assessing the degree of damage and resultant relief needs, in conjunction with the district administration. Tata Steel is flying in 320 units of blood as well as 10,000 blankets.

In Mumbai, a team has been set up comprising members from Tata Chemicals, Tata Trusts, TCCI and CAD. Mr. Jamshed Kanga, who has had previous experience in supervising group relief activities for Latur is also involved.