CSC and Vodafone Idea Foundation Join Hands for

 CSC and Vodafone Idea Foundation Join Hands for 

COVID-19 Vaccination of Vulnerable Sections

·         Target to register a million on CoWin Portal for driving vaccination for the elderly, people with disabilities, slum dwellers and daily wage workers

The Common Services Centers, under the Ministry of Electronics & IT, has partnered with Vodafone Idea Foundation, the CSR arm of Vi, for registration of citizens to receive vaccination against the deadly COVID-19 virus. The initiative will focus on vulnerable and disadvantaged communities.

The CSC Academy, the CSR & Education wing of CSC, will facilitate registration and scheduling of one million beneficiaries for vaccination across the country through the Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs). The VLEs will act as a focal point for identifying and reaching out to ageing population, slum dwellers, daily wage workers, etc.

Elaborating on the partnership, Dr. Dinesh Tyagi, Managing Director, CSC SPV, said: “CSC has always stepped in to support social initiatives undertaken for the benefit of citizens. Registration of citizens on CoWin App is one such activity that CSC has undertaken as part of our commitment to provide inclusive healthcare to all. Our partnership with Vodafone Idea Foundation will help us reach out to the most marginalized and disadvantaged communities across the country and get them registered for vaccination under CoWin App and strengthen the Government’s fight against COVID-19.”

Speaking on the initiative, P. Balaji, Chief Regulatory and Corporate Affairs Officer, Vodafone Idea Limited said, “At VIL, we believe in leveraging technology and innovation to find solutions to the pressing problems in the society. Our joint effort with CSC will provide scale to reach 10 Lakh rural population who are in the need to be vaccinated. Our aim is to create a one-stop service solution for the disadvantaged village citizens, vulnerable population and slum dwellers by providing them with services on Covid-19 vaccine registration on a unified digital backbone - CoWin App for an impactful vaccination drive in the country.” 

This initiative will give preference to citizens who are underprivileged, who do not have access to Internet/Smartphone or do not know how to operate digital devices. The VLEs will register the citizens directly on CoWin App, map them to local vaccination providers as per the existing process on the App, and schedule their vaccination.

CSC has been identified by National Health Authority and Ministry of Health & Welfare to mobilise and help the citizens for CoWin platform registration. A dedicated team has been setup for regular monitoring of the project wherein all the tracking will be done through a central dashboard made on the CSC Digital Seva Portal. This will include the report generation, grievance handling and daily status tracking. Through the link, beneficiary can download and get the certificate of COVID-19 vaccination from CSC by providing Aadhaar number.

Vodafone Idea Foundation has a long-standing partnership with CSC Academy and has supported deployment of over 30 mobile vans that are taking financial and digital literacy to grassroots level. Since last year, these vans have been also used extensively for promoting COVID-19 appropriate behaviour, dry ration distribution, etc.

National Internet Exchange of India Promotes

 National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) Promotes COVID-19 Vaccination

Keeping in mind the goal of getting maximum Indians vaccinated, the National Internet Exchange of India has announced a program with the aim to support the uptake of COVID-19 vaccination in the country. The month-long program starts on July 24, 2021, and will be on up to 11.59 pm on August 23, 2021.

 

The Indian economy suffered a major setback due to Covid-19’s first wave. The Economic gurus, analysts, and policymakers are of the opinion that the country needs to accelerate vaccination to get the majority back to work. This would lift the economy from the depth of recession at the earliest. 

 

In order to encourage the population that is eligible for vaccination. The National Internet Exchange of India has announced several offers to get more and more people to the vaccination centre. Offers are available for everyone who has taken either of the doses.

 

Discounts are made available to the vaccinated persons. A double dose vaccinated person will get a discount of up to 50% and a single-dose vaccinated person will get up to 25%. To avail this discount on a purchase of.IN/.भारत domain one has to approach a nearby registrar or visit registry.in with a vaccination certificate.

Tata Tea’s latest Jaago Re initiative urges people to lend a

                Tata Tea’s latest Jaago Re initiative urges people to lend a helping hand to support staff in their COVID-19 vaccination journey

Iss Baar #SabKeLiye #JaagoRe aimed at inspiring people to assist unsung heroes in getting vaccinated

Tata Tea launched its latest edition of #JaagoRe, Iss Baar #SabKeLiye #JaagoRe with an aim to spread awareness on a cause which is the need of the hour in the current state of Pandemic – urging people to lend a helping hand to those who have been a helping hand in their daily life.

Taking an extension from last year’s initiative Iss Baar #BadonKeLiye #JaagoRe, Iss Baar #SabKeLiye #JaagoRe aims to sensitize people and urge them to help those who may need support in their Covid-19 vaccination journey. The initiative calls on individuals to come forward and offer assistance to everyday workers like maids, drivers, security guards and gardeners who may not have access to the right resources, platforms to register for their vaccination or may have limited access to knowledge on vaccination.

At present people may be facing various challenges in their vaccination attempt, including lack of awareness, Covid19-related misconceptions, digital divide, technology, and language barriers. Iss Baar #SabKeLiye #JaagoRe is hopeful of addressing some of these by aiming to spread awareness and facilitating change. The initiative will involve:

·         Spreading awareness and inspiring others to help their support staff and people around them to get vaccinated through digital outreach and leveraging authentic influencers on Social media.

·         Facilitating information, which involves a dedicated microsite offering vaccination-related information, resources, and support tips

·         Tying up with volunteer groups and NGOs to help the less privileged in their vaccination journey.

Over the years, Tata Tea’s #JaagoRe initiative has become a clarion call for social awakening, with the brand and platform inspiring and facilitating genuine changes for a better society.

Commenting on the initiative, Puneet Das, President - Packaged Beverages (India & South Asia), said, “JaagoRe has always been instrumental in addressing large social issues collectively by spreading awareness and inspiring people to take action. This time, we are focused on protecting those who help us every day by assisting them in their vaccination efforts. The initiative will involve spreading awareness on the need to vaccinate, education and relevant tips, association with community partners to motivate people and finally take a pledge to encourage others to take similar action. Through this initiative, we are aiming to do our bit in supplementing the country in its vaccination drive because we believe that no one is safe till everyone is safe.”

As has been the success of the previous editions of Jaago Re, Iss Baar #SabKeLiye #JaagoRe aims to be a catalyst platform to complement the ongoing efforts of the administration, to attain the ‘Vaccination for all’ goal.

Log on to https://www.jaagore.com/issbaarsabkeliye to know more on guidelines to extend help and to pledge your support.

MyCaptain to provide free COVID-19 vaccines to

MyCaptain to provide free COVID-19 vaccines to employees and their dependents

 

 

MyCaptain, an India-based online learning platform has  announced that it will cover the COVID-19 vaccination cost for all its employees and their dependents. The company is already in advanced discussion with private service providers for vaccination and the drive will initiate as soon as Government approvals and procurement of vaccines are allowed.

 

Speaking about the initiative, Mohammed Zeeshan, Co-Founder & CEO, MyCaptain said “We are happy to announce that MyCaptain has decided to cover vaccination costs across the company. At MyCaptan, we prioritize the health and the well-being of not only our employees and their loved ones but also our extended family who work directly with us including advisors and consultants, While this vaccine is voluntary, it is also one of the most effective tools to fight against COVID-19. As the Government gears up for the next phase of the vaccination drive, we encourage all our employees and their families to opt for the vaccine and fight against this pandemic.”

 

MyCaptain is a platform that transforms passion into a career, with mentorship from 200 plus professionals who have made a mark in their respective fields, in the most exciting way possible. This platform aims to bring about an education revolution by enabling millions of students to take the first step in their field of interest, such as photography, app development, or spoken poetry, to name a few, and facilitate their growth in the field.

 

You can log on to the  https://www.mycaptain.in/ site for more details on them.

ICICI Bank to bear cost of COVID-19 vaccination for

 ICICI Bank to bear cost of COVID-19 vaccination for employees, families

 

ICICI Bank today announced that it will provide COVID-19 vaccination for its employees and their immediate family members free of cost. The initiative is aimed at safeguarding the lives of its employees and their dependent family members from the Covid-19 pandemic. It is also a humble gesture to appreciate the dedication, perseverance and passion portrayed by the employees of the Bank to ensure seamless services to millions of customers during the pandemic.

 

Speaking on the initiative, Mr. T.K. Srirang, Group Chief Human Resources Officer, ICICI Bank said, “ICICI Bank truly appreciates and recognises the efforts showcased by all its employees during the ongoing pandemic. Team ICICI has time and again emerged with renewed strength and responded to their call of duty to serve the nation as an essential service. They have been inspiring throughout the tough times of the recent pandemic with their unbreakable spirit and passion towards service.

 

For the Bank, the welfare and well-being of its employees and their families is of utmost importance. In line with this philosophy, the Bank has undertaken this initiative to safeguard each one of its employees and their family members against the COVID-19 pandemic. Once again, we thank all of our employees for fulfilling their duties to the best of their capabilities, despite the challenges thrown at them by the pandemic.”

 

ICICI Bank will reimburse the cost of the two mandated vaccine shots for its employees and their dependent family members.

 

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