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The donation includes two grants from Google.org, Google's philanthropic arm, totaling Rs250 million. "The first is to GiveIndia to provide cash assistance to families hit hardest by the crisis to help with their everyday expenses. The second will go to UNICEF to help get urgent medical supplies, including oxygen and testing equipment, to where it's needed most in India," said Sanjay Gupta, Country Head and VP, India. It also includes donations from Google's ongoing employee giving campaign - so far more than 900 Googlers have contributed Rs37 million for organisations supporting high-risk an...

As India continues to battle a deadly second wave of Coronavirus (Covid-19) technology majors Google, Microsoft and Amazon have pledged support through various initiatives that will help with te ongoing oxygen and medical equipment shortage and requirements in the country. Satya Nadella, CEO, Microsoft in a tweet said: “I am heartbroken by the current situation in India. I’m grateful the US government is mobilizing to help. Microsoft will continue to use its voice, resources, and technology to aid relief efforts, and support the purchase of critical oxygen concentration devices.” Me...

Pune industries launch 'Mission Vayu' to meet oxygen demand April 26, 2021 Around 250 BiPaPs and 4,000 oxygen concentrators will be procured As the demand for oxygen and ventilators skyrocketed amid the surge in Covid-19 caseloads, Pune Platform for Covid-19 Response (PPCR), anchored by Mahratta Chamber of Commerce Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA), has launched ‘ Mission Vayu’ and arranged for procurement and donation of 250 BiPaPs and 4,000 oxygen concentrators for the worst affected areas and hotspots. This is one of the largest industry-led initiatives to support the healthcare infr...

Amazon is planning to donate 10,000 oxygen concentrators and BiPAP machines to hospitals and public institutions to augment their capacity to help coronavirus infected patients across multiple cities in India.

Amazon donating 10,000 oxygen concentrators to India ​ By IANS | ​ 3 Views Amazon announces 2nd edition of 'Smbhav Awards'. Image Source: IANS News New Delhi, April 25 : Amazon on Sunday announced to donate 10,000 oxygen concentrators and BiPAP machines to hospitals and public institutions to augment their capacity to help Covid-19 infected patients across multiple cities in India. The first of these consignments was set to land in Mumbai on Sunday and a majority of the shipping is expected to be completed by April 30. Amazon has joined hands with ACT Grants, Temasek Foundation, Pune Pl...