UNICEF continues its emergency support to India’s COVID-19 pandemic response by providing additional lifesaving supplies. The first nine of 26 oxygen plants are being installed, and over 4,500 oxygen concentrators and 200 RT-PCR testing machines have already been delivered or are being delivered. As India battles the second wave of COVID-19, a critical shortage of oxygen for treating patients with respiratory diseases has posed a major challenge. In an accelerated effort to expand access to … [Read more...] about UNICEF provides additional lifesaving assistance to India, as the country grapples with COVID
India: $2.5 million Agreement to support road upgrade in Sikkim
The Asian Development Bank and the Government of India have signed a $2.5 million project readiness financing (PRF) agreement to support project preparation and design activities to upgrade major district roads in Sikkim, which will help improve connectivity to important towns, rural areas, and pilgrimage and tourist destinations in the northeastern state. The signatories to the PRF for the proposed Sikkim Major District Road Upgradation Project were Ministry of Finance’s Department of … [Read more...] about India: $2.5 million Agreement to support road upgrade in Sikkim
Save the Children welcomes Prime Minister’s call to collect data on the impact of COVID infection among Children in India
The call by the Hon’ble Prime Minister to collect and analyse data on the COVID related infection among vulnerable groups, especially children and the young, addresses a very pertinent data gap. They welcome the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s initiative on this issue. This data will be critical in identifying and taking adequate steps to contain the current and future impact of the pandemic on our young. It needs to be ensured as much in spirit as in the letter. Being the largest and consistent … [Read more...] about Save the Children welcomes Prime Minister’s call to collect data on the impact of COVID infection among Children in India
New World Bank $500 million program to improve education outcomes for children across the state of Gujarat
The Government of India, Government of Gujarat and the World Bank have signed a $500 million program to improve education outcomes for children across the state of Gujarat. More than 11 million students between the age of 6 and 17 in about 54,000 schools, and more than 400,000 teachers are expected to benefit from the program. The Outcomes for Accelerated Learning Program (GOAL) will build on the long partnership between India and the World Bank (since 1994) for strengthening public school … [Read more...] about New World Bank $500 million program to improve education outcomes for children across the state of Gujarat
Rockefeller Foundation releases recommendations for effective COVID -19 Testing and Tracing in India
The Rockefeller Foundation released a strategic roadmap for strengthening testing and tracing to help control COVID -19 surge and to manage future waves. “The Road Ahead for Smart Covid-19 Testing and Tracing in India” is an evidence-based report with recommendations to support equitable, cost-effective, and scalable solutions in India that will bolster the country’s pandemic response in a resource-constrained environment. The report is based on insights and inputs from an expert advisory … [Read more...] about Rockefeller Foundation releases recommendations for effective COVID -19 Testing and Tracing in India
COVAX Facility will deliver its 65 millionth Vaccine dose this week
The COVAX Facility – the global COVID vaccine equity scheme – will deliver its 65 millionth dose in the coming days. It should have been at least its 170 millionth. By the time G7 leaders gather in the UK next month, and as a deadly second wave of COVID-19 will likely continue to sweep across India and many of its South Asian neighbours, the shortfall will near 190 million doses. The clearest pathway out of this pandemic is a global, equitable distribution of vaccines, diagnostics and … [Read more...] about COVAX Facility will deliver its 65 millionth Vaccine dose this week
India: €100 million to support Clean Energy, Water and Circular Economy investment
The EIB and the SBI signed a cooperation agreement to support € 100 million of clean energy, water and circular economy investment by Indian business through the new NEEV II investment fund. It will allow innovative and growing Indian companies to use equity finance to accelerate sustainable investment and climate action. This is one way the EU climate bank is supporting India’s green transition as part of Team Europe. Renewable energy: The EU Bank works together with India to support its … [Read more...] about India: €100 million to support Clean Energy, Water and Circular Economy investment
COVID-19: Twitter commits $15 million to three NGOs in India
Microblogging platform Twitter has raised his hands and donated $15 million to three non-governmental institutions in India, to help combat the unprecedented second wave of COVID-19 in the country. The amount has been split between Care, Aid India and Sewa International USA, founder Jack Dorsey said in a tweet on Monday. While Care received $10 million, Aid India and Sewa International has received $2.5 million each. “The funds will be used to supplement government efforts by setting up … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Twitter commits $15 million to three NGOs in India
European Investment Bank announces EUR 250,000 donation to India
European Investment Bank announced an emergency EUR 250,000 donation from the EU Bank`s own funds to India in response to the escalating COVID-19 crisis. The donation will go to Unicef Luxembourg, Red Cross International and Malteser International to acquire life-saving equipment in particular to improve access to oxygen including oxygen generation plants as well as the procurement of oxygen cylinders urgently needed across India. The donation will also help reinforce key emergency … [Read more...] about European Investment Bank announces EUR 250,000 donation to India
KLA Foundation expands its COVID-19 relief efforts in India with $550,000 donation
KLA Corporation announced the KLA Foundation is expanding its COVID-19 relief efforts in India with a donation of $550,000 to help combat the second wave of coronavirus infections currently taxing the country's healthcare system amidst a national vaccine shortage. A portion of the funds will be used for emergency relief to purchase ICU beds, oxygen concentrations, syringe infusion pumps and other emergency medical devices currently facing shortages. The remaining funds will be used for long … [Read more...] about KLA Foundation expands its COVID-19 relief efforts in India with $550,000 donation
