Maruti Suzuki, employees pledge Rs 3.5 cr for Kerala flood relief

New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki India said on Tuesday that the company along with its employees will donate Rs 3.5 crore as Kerala flood relief effort. It has donated Rs 2 crore towards the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund to strengthen relief, rebuilding and rehabilitation efforts of the government, Maruti Suzuki India said in a statement. [caption id="attachment_445884" align="alignleft" width="380"]

Representational image. Reuters.[/caption]In addition, employees of the company will make a contribution amounting to Rs 1.5 crore, it added. Earlier in the day, Bajaj Auto also announced a contribution of Rs 2 crore in aid of flood-hit Kerala. While Rs 1 crore is being contributed directly to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund, the balance Rs 1 crore will be deployed by Jankidevi Bajaj Gram Vikas Sanstha (JBGVS), for distribution of survival kits, Bajaj Auto said in a statement. Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) and TVS Motor Company too have announced a contribution of Rs 1 crore each to the state Chief Minister relief fund. Other companies such as Tata Motors, Nissan India and BMW have announced service support to customers in the state.