BharatBenz begins vaccinating truck drivers

DICV began free vaccination for truck drivers at its Chennai plant along with over 100 initiatives to combat the spread of COVID-19, and a comprehensive support program for employees’ dependents.

Taking a steps towards ensuring safety and well-being of truck drivers, the key element of the transport eco-system, BharatBenz  today started the free vaccination for truck drivers of all brands at the company’s on-site vaccination centre inside the Chennai plant. Nearly 60 drivers were vaccinated on the first day, adding to the company’s growing numbers of third party vaccinations.

BharatBenz has already inoculated over 3000 supplier staff and third party contractors on-site, in addition to over 3000 employees and dependents. The first fully company-sponsored vaccination drive took off in May for employees and dependents. Within two months, the company achieved its target of having ensured at least one dose for all medically-eligible employees entering any of its premises nation-wide, and is striving to achieve full, two-dose vaccination for both employees and dependents at the earliest possible timing.

Several Initiatives

BharatBenz has rolled out over 100 initiatives during the pandemic to support its stakeholders and help prevent the spread of COVID-19. In addition to its internally-developed health and wellness app, the company has also conducted dozens of educational webinars to inform stakeholders on the need for vaccination and social distancing.

The latest assistance measure rolled out for employees is the new ‘DICV Support Program for Dependents’, which offers extended medical coverage and financial support for families in the unlikely event of an employee’s demise due to COVID-19. The policy provides long-term aid to the dependents of full-time employees, including either an ex-gratia payout of INR 10 Lakhs or 2 years CTC, whichever is higher. The dependents will also receive an ex-gratia salary for three years.

DICV is also extending financial support for education until graduation of up to 2 children per employee, along with medical insurance extension for up to five years and funeral & transportation expense reimbursement for dependents. An additional benevolent fund contribution from all permanent employees of DICV has also been created.

Earlier in June, DICV also announced a slew of extra initiatives to help dealer partners and staff during the ongoing pandemic. The support package included financial and medical benefits (vaccination, insurance, incentives) for the dealership workforce, as well as assistance measures for dealerships’ business sustainability.

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