Delta Corp, Pride Group Contribute Rs. 51 Lakhs each for Goa’s Fight Against COVID-19

Goa’s leading casino operators, Delta Corp (Deltin Group) and Pride Casino Group have contributed Rs. 51 lakhs each to the Goa Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to support the state government’s fight against COVID-19.

Delta Corp’s President-Operations Anil Malani and Pride Group’s Managing Director Shrinivas Nayak handed over cheques of Rs. 51 lakhs each to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant yesterday.

Both Malani and Nayak added that besides the contribution, both their groups are taking care of the medications, medical devices, food and ration supplies of around 7,000 employees of the casino industry in Goa as well as police personnel and other stranded persons in the state.

Nayak stressed that this is not the time for the casino industry to calculate the losses caused due to the shutdown of all casinos in the state and that it is important to provide all possible support the efforts of the state government.

He noted that the Pride Group will support the government even if a further shutdown of casinos is ordered, beyond the 21-day national lockdown period that is ending on 14th April, 2020, if it is required in the interest of public health.

He further added that the Pride Group has paid full salary to all its employees for the month of March 2020 and would try to continue to do so even if the shutdown period of the casino industry in the state is extended beyond 14th April.

Commenting on the COVID-19 situation in the state and Delta Corp’s humanitarian efforts, the company’s chairman, Jaydev Mody stated, “We, at Deltin, have pledged our support in Goa’s fight against the coronavirus disease. These are challenging times for all and many remain vulnerable to the COVID-19. Deltin Group believes in creating awareness amongst general public about the pandemic and providing humanitarian aid to the needy. We are all in this together and the need of the hour is to watch each other’s back. Also, I would personally like to thank everyone on the frontlines working to combat COVID-19.”