Renault
India and Nissan India have temporarily suspended production at its Alliance
manufacturing facility, Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Ltd. (RNAIPL)
in Chennai.
Health
and safety of our employees, partners and local communities is our topmost
priority. In line with this view and as a precautionary measure, RNAIPL will be
temporarily halting its operations at its manufacturing plant at Oragadam,
Chennai from March 24, 2020 until further notice, RNAIPL said in a press
communication.
Renault
India has been monitoring the situation over the last several weeks and has
implemented multiple preventive measures across all its offices, dealerships
and manufacturing facility and has also taken steps to increase awareness at an
individual level. It has also shared regular advisories with the dealer network
and advised them to comply with the notices/ guidelines issued by the
respective local authorities, state and central governments and regulatory
bodies.
“The
health, safety and well-being of all Renault employees, dealers and other
partners, their families and community at large is of utmost priority. In view
of the escalating COVID-19 situation and to help prevent spread of the virus,
production has been temporarily suspended at our Alliance Plant. We will await
further notifications from the state government to resume operations,” said
Venkatram Mamillapalle, Country CEO & Managing Director, Renault India
Operations.
Additionally,
Renault India will continue its 24X7 roadside assistance to ensure support for
its customers in case of any emergency.