Chandigarh, April 3, 2020: The D-MART, Dhillon Group has donated Rs.5.05 crore to the Punjab Chief Minister Relief fund to fight COVID-19 in what Captain Amarinder Singh welcomed as a highly magnanimous gesture that will contribute significantly to the state’s battle in the current crisis.
Thanking D-MART, along with Kewal Singh Dhillon, Karan Dhillon and Kanwar Dhillon for their generous contribution at this critical time, the Chief Minister called them ‘True Punjabis’ who had stood by the state in this difficult hour. Capt. Amarinder Singh further appealed to fellow Punjabis to contribute generously to the state government’s efforts to mitigate the crisis.
It is noteworthy that D-MART has also started home delivery of essential goods via its newly launched Mobile App to help deliver essential goods to reach people at their homes during the present curfew. The group is also utilising its infrastructure in Barnala and Zirakpur districts, in coordination with the local administration, to distribute daily essential goods to the poor and needy.
Kewal Dhillon said it was the duty of every citizen to contribute their might in the battle to save lives against the deadly virus, while Karan Dhillon thanked all the frontline soldiers, doctors, police personnel, administration, and others working tirelessly in these critical times. Kanwar Dhillon urged the people to stay indoors and stay safe.
It may be noted than during the dark days of terrorism, Kewal Dhillon had been instrumental in making large investments and setting up large industries in Punjab, such as PepsiCo’s concentrate facility in Sangrur, which till date is providing massive employment in the state.