Granules donates 16 crore paracetamol tablets to Government of Telangana for free

Starting from 12^th May, 2021, the company is providing one crore tablets every week, aggregating to 16 crore tablets worth Rs eight crores over the next four months

Hyderabad-based Granules India has pledged to provide the Government of Telangana paracetamol-500 mg tablets free of cost to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

The company is providing one crore tablets every week, starting from 12^th May, 2021, aggregating to 16 crore tablets worth Rs eight crores over the next four months.

Speaking about the initiative, Uma Devi Chigurupati, Executive Director, Granules India, said, “We believe that this contribution will complement the Government of Telangana’s efforts in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic in the State. As a company, Granules is always at the forefront of taking up Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSRs) and contributing to society. Paracetamol is one of the most important drugs in the COVID-treatment regimen. Being one of its largest producers, it’s is our responsibility to make it available to the patients.”