Anita Dongre took to Instagram last night to announce a medical fund of Rs. 15 Million (1.5 Crore) to support their smaller vendors, self-employed artisans, and partners who do not have medical insurance or coverage to prepare for medical emergencies arising from COVID-19.
The message highlights the fact that amongst the people who are likely to be most affected by these drastic changes to our every day are the small vendors and self-employed artisans. In consideration of the swiftness of the crisis, Anita Dongre Foundation has decided to set up a dedicated fund of Rs. 15 Million to support any medical treatments arising during these troubling times to cover their smaller vendors, self-employed artisans, and partners who do not have medical insurance or coverage.
The company’s direct employees, already have medical insurance in place that covers them and their family members. However, in case of an additional emergency, this fund will be extended to them too.
A helpline has also been set up to assist employees and partners to answer any queries.
The message ends on a note for us all to carry in these uncertain times, “We are in this together, and we will come out on the other side stronger. We shall overcome.”