Wipro, Wipro Enterprises and Azim Premji Foundation have together committed Rs 1,125 crore towards supporting the fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic. The pandemic and the concern related to the extent of damage it can cause had brought in a good degree of participation form major corporations, philanthropists, and business leaders to support the fight against the pandemic.
As per a company statement – “These resources will help enable the dedicated medical and service fraternity in the frontline of the battle against the pandemic and in mitigating its wide-ranging human impact, particularly on the most disadvantaged of our society.”.
Out of the consolidated commitment of Rs 1,125 crore, Wipro will pitch in Rs 100 crore, Wipro Enterprises Ltd’s – Rs 25 crore, and Azim Premji Foundation will commit Rs 1,000 crore. These contributions and commitment will be over and above the annual corporate social responsibility (CSR) spends and activities supported by the businesses. These are also over and above the usual expenditure of Azim Premji Foundation.