Christmas came and went by but for the transgender community in Bengaluru going back home to their families and finding acceptance in society, even during the festival season, remains far fromreality.
On the occasion of World Sight Day, a group of blindfolded people walked from Bengaluru's Vidhana Soudha to the High Court this morning to create awareness around vision impairment.
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Ride-hailing major Uber on Wednesday announced it is dedicating Rs 3.65 crore to its COVID-19 relief package, offering free rides to facilitate transportation of oxygen cylinders, concentrators, ventilators, and other critical medical equipment.
Uber is carrying out the relief work through partnership with non-governmental organisations, including
Project Mumbai, American India Foundation, and The Good Quest Foundation.
Prabhjeet Singh, President, Uber - India and South Asia, said, “Our partnerships with NGOs are providing mobility support to their volunteers who are working tirelessly to save lives. It’s heartening to see the country and its citizens come together to fight the pandemic. Uber is committed to using its mobility network to build hope and help save lives.
Uber pledges Rs 3.65 crore for Covid relief package Thursday, June 3, 2021 IWK Bureau
Uber on Wednesday announced Rs 3.65 crore free rides package, which includes facilitating transportation of life-saving oxygen cylinders, concentrators, ventilators and other critical medical equipment to strengthen India s healthcare system during a devastating second wave of Covid-19.
Uber has been channelling support through partnerships with several NGOs specialised in mobilising emergency assistance to save and sustain lives. I m proud to announce that Uber is committing Rs 3.65 crore in emergency aid for supporting our communities to overcome this deadly second Covid wave. Our partnerships with NGOs are providing mobility support to their volunteers who are working tirelessly to save lives. It s heartening to see the country and its citizens come together to fight the pandemic. Uber is committed to using its mobility network to build hope and help save lives! said Prab
Uber on Wednesday announced Rs 3.65 crore free rides package, which includes facilitating transportation of life-saving oxygen cylinders, concentrators, ventilators and other critical medical equipment to strengthen India s healthcare system .