IBS Software has donated 500 food kits to the fishermen community in the capital city of Kerala as part of its CSR activity.

The donation was made to the ‘Theerathinu Oru Kaithangu’ programme initiated by the Trivandrum Corporation.

Under this programme, the city corporation will distribute food kits worth Rs 1,000 to each member of the fisherman community that has been the most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

A cheque for Rs.5 lakhs was handed over on September 2 to Mayor of Trivandrum K. Sreekumar by Mr Mathew Joshua, Head-Executive Relations of IBS Software.

Notwithstanding great personal risks, the fishermen community rescued stranded people during the floods that devastated Kerala in 2018 and 2019.

Thanking IBS, the Mayor said, “It is commendable that corporates with proven credentials are recognising the needs of society and pledging support to the deserving in such troubled times. I would like to thank the management of IBS Software and its employees for this noble gesture.”

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“I condemn the unpleasant incident that occurred yesterday at Poonthura against our selfless health workers, who are risking their own lives to save others. It is our responsibility as a society to protect them and provide them a safe working environment. What happened was regrettable.”

“It is equally wrong to discriminate against or isolate our fellow citizens in Poonthura, mostly fisherfolk who braved their lives to save many during the 2018 Kerala floods. We need to support them in order to help them cope with the stress& pressure of the current situation, he said in a Facebook post.

The MP appealed to the State government to ensure the segregation of positive cases ward-wise (Poonthura, Manikyavilakom, Beemapalli, Ambalathara etc). urgently. Mr. Tharoor called for the proper care for patients according to the ‪COVID-19‬ protocol. The authorities should communicate with the people effectively to clear misunderstandings.

He also called for compassionate behaviour and supportive approach from the police, supply of essential items using mobile Maveli Stores during specified timings, including facility for mobile ATMs and the distribution of provision kits for people who live on daily subsistence.

“I also renew my earlier appeal to the authorities to convert the old airport building in Shankumugham into a ‪COVID-19‬ facility for the affected people of Poonthura and other nearby coastal villages rather than transporting them to Varkala.

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