Bangalore, 15th May 2021: With people-first philosophy at its heart, FMCG major CavinKare today announced a slew of COVID Relief measures for its employees. Covering 1700 employees across India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, the company announced free vaccination cover for all its employees and dependent family members both at the factory and corporate level.
In addition to this, in case of an unfortunate event, the company has also announced financial assistance to the bereaved family. Through this financial assistance, CavinKare will pay an annual salary for a fixed time frame to the family members as immediate monetary support over and above the statutory insurance benefits. The company, as part of its many COVID relief initiatives, has also extended education support and sponsorship till college for two children of the deceased employee.
Commenting on this, Mr. Venkatesh Vijayaraghavan, Director & CEO – Personal Care & Alliances, said “Employee well-being is at the core of everything we do at CavinKare. We want to stand by our employees and their family during these trying times by offering the right support and nurturing a positive ecosystem. Their health and safety are of monumental importance to us at CavinKare. Right from transitioning to remote working up until this moment, we have always had employees and their welfare is our priority. We will continue to prioritize the overall well-being of our employees and extend support to their family in these uncertain times.”
Along with the financial assistance and vaccination cover, CavinKare has also regularly conducted well-being sessions and event for its employees post the outbreak of COVID-19. From celebrating milestones to town hall meetings, CavinKare has embraced the virtual world to seamlessly connect and bond with its employees through regular events.
![New Delhi [India], January 9: Visually impaired cricketer and captain of Indian Men’s Cricket Team for the Blind Illuri Ajay Kumar Reddy on Tuesday was conferred with Prestigious Arjuna Award from the President of India at a specially organized function at Rashtrapati Bhavan. National Sports Awards are given every year to recognize and reward excellence in sports. Arjuna Award for outstanding performance in Sports and Games is given for good performance over a period of the previous three years and for showing qualities of leadership, sportsmanship and a sense of discipline. Illuri Ajay Kumar Reddy (Blind Cricket) is among the 26 sportspersons who were honoured with Arjuna Award for outstanding performance in Sports and Games 2023. The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports last month had announced the National Sports Awards 2023. The nominated stars received their awards from the President of India. “I am overwhelmed with this recognition. I dedicate this award to my Parents and Family members for their support. I also would like to thank Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) and all the players with whom I have played,” Ajay Reddy said in a statement. Congratulating Arjuna awardee Dr Mahantesh G Kivadasannavar, Chairman- Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) said “It is an honour and proud moment for all the blind cricketers across the world. It is the good recognition for the hard work and dedication in taking Cricket for the Blind to the next level through various achievements by the Indian Men’s Cricket Team for the blind under the leadership of Ajay Reddy. CABI is happy that cricket for the blind is getting the recognition with other major sports.” Following the Award ceremony, Illuri Ajay Reddy, the chairman of the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) Dr Mahantesh G Kivadasannavar and CABI secretary Shailender Yadav also met Indian pacer Mohammad Shami. Shami is also among the 26 sportspersons who were honoured with Arjuna Award on Tuesday. Illuri Ajay Reddy is currently working in SBI regional office in Bangalore. He is a B2 category player, who is representing India since 2010. He has been part of winning two ODI World Cups, 3 T20 world cups, 1 Asia Cup. Ajay is the captain of the Indian cricket team for the blind since 2016. Under his captaincy Team India has won 1 ODI world cup, 2 T20 world cups, 1 Asia Cup and the Silver Medal in IBSA World Games and many bilateral and triangular Series. Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) acknowledges the great support received from the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports through this award. The continuous support and patronage received from the esteemed ministry has helped CABI to achieve this milestone.](https://thisweekindia.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Arjuna-Award-to-Ajay-Kumar-Reddy-Captain-of-Indian-Blind-Cricket-Team-thisweekindia.png)
