Five luxury hotels in Maharashtra, and one in Goa and another in UP have been opened for medical professionals working during coronavirus pandemic. (Source: Supriya Sule/ Twitter) Five luxury hotels in Maharashtra, and one in Goa and another in UP have been opened for medical professionals working during coronavirus pandemic. (Source: Supriya Sule/ Twitter)

As India steps up its monitoring of coronavirus cases across the country, doctors working on the frontlines are trying their best to provide best possible health care to patients. As a gesture of gratitude to healthcare professionals, Tata Group has opened doors of its luxury hotels to them amid the pandemic. Now, photos of their kind gesture are going viral on social media.

Five Taj Hotels under the Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) in Maharashtra have offered rooms to accommodate doctors and nurses who are treating patients infected with the novel coronavirus. Two other properties — one in Goa and in Uttar Pradesh — too have done the same.

Along with pictures of the BMC medical professionals staying at the hotel rooms, a picture of a welcome message by one of the Tata Group’s hotels, The President, went viral after NCP leader and Lok Sabha MP Supriya Sule shared it online.

“The Tata Group is providing accommodation at the Taj Hotel, Colaba and Taj Lands End, Bandra for Doctors and Nurses working in BMC Hospitals amidst Corona Virus Crisis. Thank you so much Hon. Ratan Tata (@RNTata2000) Ji Tata Group (@TataCompanies) for your generous contributions,” the Baramati MP tweeted.

The Tata Group is providing accommodation at the Taj Hotel, Colaba and Taj Lands End, Bandra for Doctors and Nurses working in BMC Hospitals amidst Corona Virus Crisis.

Thank you so much Hon. Ratan Tata (@RNTata2000) Ji Tata Group (@TataCompanies) for your generous contributions. pic.twitter.com/2Os08k5k1Y — Supriya Sule (@supriya_sule) April 3, 2020

“We seize the opportunity to thank you all for you hard work and selfless service to mankind,” the message read dubbing the medical experts as ‘true super heroes’ of the nation.

Confirming the initiative, the group in a statement said, “During these trying times, we at IHCL are keenly aware of our responsibility towards our community. As a reflection of our commitment, beginning today, we are offering rooms for the medical fraternity to stay while they combat the spread of the virus. These rooms will be available across 7 of our hotels namely Taj Mahal Palace, Taj Lands End, Taj Santacruz, The President, Ginger MIDC Andheri, Ginger Madgaon and Ginger Noida City Center. We deeply value the contribution from the medical community and will continue to work with them as well as the local authorities as we navigate through this crisis.” The group, however, declined to reveal more information about the specifics.

The generous move comes after reports of medical professionals and other frontline workers facing social stigma in many cities surfaced. As the photos went viral, people lauded the group and Ratan Tata for going above and beyond to help those fighting against the infectious disease that has claimed over 60 lives in India.

Ratan Tata is a Living Legend @RNTata2000 💗 @TajHotels Group in Mumbai has opened their Hotels & Hearts for Frontline Warriors, The Doctors fighting #COVID2019

None like Tatas @TataCompanies 😍 pic.twitter.com/ZAHVLImktZ — Aarti 💓 (@aartic02) April 4, 2020

They truly deserve this Royal Treatment.. Hats off to the Doctors, Nurses, Medical staff.. — Sudeep (@sudeep247) April 3, 2020

Heros deserves to be treated aptly…🙏 indeed a fantastic gesture by Taj group…the country is proud to have such corporates who leads from the front and inspires. — amith pillai (@15amithrp) April 3, 2020

My teachers taught me that business people least bother about society but @TataCompanies proved that wrong in many cases👏

Huge respect🙏 — Manikanta🐵 (@Manikanta_72) April 3, 2020

Wonderful gesture for wonderful professionals by wonderful business group! — Krishna Prakash (@mkprakash) April 3, 2020

A Heartiest thank you to Ratan Tata sir & the Tata group for extending such warmth & support to our healthcare warriors.The deserve such comfort & I am sure this gesture would do wonders in motivating each one of them to work beyond their call of duty.Proud!! — AsHWin (@ashwinmenonm) April 3, 2020

That’s what I know and perceived always about Tatas…. Everything Positive and forthcoming, in business too.

Salute @RNTata2000 and team Tata…. — Shiv (@Captain22563077) April 3, 2020

This is very commendable! Can’t thank @RNTata2000 sir enough. If it isn’t too much to ask then sir please do this for doctors n nurses in other states too who r treating covid patients. They too r risking their lives. — 🌜ini (@ChandiniRao) April 3, 2020

No words for Mr.RATAN TATA TATA opened the rooms at Taj hotel Colaba and Taj lands end Bandra for BMC doctors working on covid19 duty “EK HI DIL HAI SIR KITNI BAAR JITOGE” pic.twitter.com/eADEZkBtmj — Sanjana Jawne (@SanjanaJawne) April 3, 2020

Tatas have always been the kindest of the corporate lot.Proud to have been a part of such company before. — Rahul Agrawall (@rahulagrawall77) April 3, 2020

There is no limit to @RNTata2000 generosity . God bless him . — Manisha (@Mini11269) April 4, 2020

In recent weeks, The Taj Group has also been working with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to offer other services as well. Earlier, the hospitality group announced that it will be providing complimentary meals to all doctors and health staff working relentlessly in the city to provide their services.

IHCL, through its Taj Public Service Welfare Trust is joining hands with @SanjeevKapoor to provide nutritious meals to doctors and staff at hospitals. Help us reach and provide aid to those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Support us by contributing: https://t.co/pY1VOyNPZy pic.twitter.com/QFhWCSsFb8 — Taj Hotels (@TajHotels) April 1, 2020

Through its Taj Public Service Welfare Trust, the group collaborated with renowned Indian celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor to provide nutritious meals prepared in hygienic condition to doctors and staff at hospitals.

Also, earlier this week, the group said it has committed Rs 1,500 crore to fight the coronavirus pandemic, as well as protect and empower all affected communities. The group also said it’s gearing up to manufacture ventilators in India.

The total number of positive COVID-19 cases in India on Saturday rose to 2,902 including 68 deaths and 183 people who have been treated and discharged. In Maharashtra, the number of person who tested positive for the virus crossed 500.

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