Hero MotoCorp, the largest global manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, is planning to resume operations by starting single shift production at three of its plants – Gurugram and Dharuhera in Haryana and at Haridwar in the northern hill state of Uttarakhand – from Monday, May 17.
In addition to producing for the domestic market in India, these plants will also have an enhanced focus on catering to the global business markets across the world, the company said in a press release.
The company continues to monitor the situation closely and the remaining manufacturing plants and other facilities will also open up gradually. Meanwhile, with the ongoing concerted vaccination drive across the organisation, more than 90% of Hero MotoCorp employees above the age of 45 have already been vaccinated.
Strict safety and hygiene protocols are in place at all plant locations and offices in preparation for the gradual resumption of operations.
Hero MotoCorp had proactively halted the plant operations temporarily in a staggered manner from April 22 to May 2, which was then extended till May 16.
All corporate offices of the company have already been in Work from Home (WFH) mode, said the company.