The second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has imposed its worst impact in India. With around 3.5 lakh new COVID-19 patients each day, the country is indeed going through a catastrophic situation. Being one of the largest and most populous nations, its reverberation can be felt throughout the world.
How is the world coming together to help India fight the COVID-19 pandemic?
India follows and has always preached the lesson of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” i.e. the world is one family. The country has selflessly helped every nation amid the COVID-19 pandemic in all possible ways. India did not think twice to provide vaccines or medical supplies to even the biggest nations of the world. Now, in its difficult time, other countries are showing their compassion and extending their helping hands to help India win this fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
How are big tech companies helping India win the war against the COVID-19 pandemic?
India has produced some of the most influential leaders in the world. This is evident from the fact that some of the leading multinational companies have Indian CEOs including Sundar Pichai (CEO of Google LLC & Alphabet Inc.), Satya Nadella (CEO of Microsoft), Shantanu Narayen (CEO, Adobe Inc.), Arvind Krishna (CEO of IBM Group).
Almost all big companies of the world have their headquarters in India. The country is not merely a marketplace for them. With lakhs of employees and millions of customers, India is like a home to them. Thus, CEOs of around 40 top American companies including Apple Inc., Google, and Microsoft did not think twice to help India recuperate from this apocalyptic situation.
How is Microsoft helping India fight the COVID-19 pandemic?
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced that the company will help India improve its medical infrastructure through its “voice, resources, and technology”. Moreover, Microsoft will help the Indian government and hospitals buy critical oxygen concentration devices.
According to Satya Nadella, chief executive officer (CEO) of Microsoft, “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”.
How is Apple Inc. helping India fight the COVID-19 pandemic?
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that the company will provide donations and assistance in relief efforts to contain the COVID-19 cases on the ground.
According to Tim Cook, chief executive officer of Apple Inc., “Amid a devastating rise of COVID cases in India, our thoughts are with the medical workers, our Apple family and everyone there who is fighting through this awful stage of the pandemic. Apple will be donating to support and relief efforts on the ground”.
How is Google helping India fight the COVID-19 pandemic?
Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced to help India by providing medical supplies and assistance to high-risk communities.
According to Sundar Pichai, chief executive officer of Google LLC & Alphabet Inc., “Devastated to see the worsening Covid crisis in India. Google & Googlers are providing Rs 135 Crore in funding to @GiveIndia , @UNICEF for medical supplies, orgs supporting high-risk communities, and grants to help spread critical information”.
With the countries of the world coming together to help each other, that day is not far when India, as well as the world, will emerge out of this pandemic.
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