The second wave of the Covid pandemic has hit India harder than before. Amid the rising cases, the nation is already facing a medical equipment crisis and a looming second lockdown. Startups and businesses around the world are helping the people, the country and its employees in ways they can. Edtech startup BYJU’S has created an INR 20 cr fund to help its employees and their dependents cover medical expenses in the wake of the pandemic in the country. The company is also working on setting up vaccination support for its employees in the 18 plus age group.
In an email sent to the employees, founder and CEO Byju Raveendran said, “The second wave of the pandemic is affecting a lot of us close to home. These are tough times, especially for the elderly who are more vulnerable to this cruel virus. The severity of the situation is such that many of us are dealing with family members who have tested positive for Covid-19.”