STL has also initiated on-ground sessions in specific locations, conducting awareness sessions to dispel fallacies about the virus at villages in Dadra and Rakholi, Silvassa. In these drives, being conducted by Indian Red Cross doctors as part of the company's Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) CSR programme, tribal villagers are being informed about the spiralling and apparently irrepressible spread of Covid-19 through physical contact and ignorance about the basic etiquette to be followed in the event of a fever, cough or cold. Doctors too are highlighting why washing hands is essential to prevent the spread of the virus.

The drives, being conducted initially across 36 locations in Dadra and Rakholi that the MMU covers, will continue at other villages in the vicinity. This activity, Byce explains, will help ensure that the tribals are aware of the precautions to be taken and get access to quality medical care to treat any symptoms so that they can address any panic situation.

“We aim to connect with the community and intensify awareness to contain COVID-19 through this programme,” she says. “With our partners - TSSC, IESC, TASK and Indian Red Cross - supporting us, we can all fight this battle together and come out shining at the end of it.”

Adds TSSC CEO Arvind Bali: “This awareness drive is to ensure and educate people on how to keep themselves and their families safe from the impact of Coronavirus.  As the government is also trying to explore all possible solutions to deal with this situation, organizations need to come forward to spread maximum awareness to control the spread of the virus in the country. Project Savdhaan is one such initiative by STL and we are delighted to partner them."