Cashfree, Democracy People Foundation collabs for Mission Oxygen

Date:

Trending

Leading digital payments and banking technology company Cashfree has pledged to support Mission Oxygen, a campaign initiated by Democracy People Foundation, to help hospitals across India get access to oxygen concentrators. 

- Advertisement -

“In association with online crowdfunding platform Ketto, the fintech leader will be contributing ₹1 for every ₹1 received as a donation on the platform, up to a total of ₹40 lakhs, for oxygen concentrators. During the campaign, Cashfree will be the exclusive payment gateway used to accept donations by Ketto,” the statement said.

“Mission Oxygen is aimed at helping hospitals across India get immediate access to oxygen concentrators and cylinders. This self-funded, 100% non-for-profit and charitable initiative, has already raised more than ₹27 crores as of 2nd May, facilitating orders for more than 3,900 concentrators. Cashfree’s support will further boost the numbers, ensuring more hospitals across rural as well as urban locations can be one step closer to a hindrance-free oxygen supply,” Statement added.

- Advertisement -

Speaking on the development, Akash Sinha, CEO, and Co-founder of Cashfree said, “With the number of COVID-19 cases increasing rapidly, India is now facing its worst oxygen shortfall. Numerous hospitals are seen reporting oxygen shortages, to an extent where lives are being risked. In light of these times, we are glad to partner with Democracy People Foundation for the initiative, #MissionOxygen, to facilitate concentrators for hospitals so that patients who need oxygen can have easy access to it. This collaboration will help tackle the crisis, by ensuring hospitals across all locations are adequately equipped with oxygen concentrators for emergency relief.”

Talking about the partnership, Varun Aggarwal, Founder of Designhill and Trustee of Democracy People Foundation said, “Mission Oxygen, within 9 days of initiating the fundraising, has already helped over 28 hospitals across the country with 144 oxygen concentrators. The foundation in a short period has put in strong governance and audit processes for assessing real-time demand and allocation of more than 6,000 oxygen concentrators that have already been procured and expected to be distributed by May 20th. We truly value Cashfree’s partnership in our endeavor to overcome the oxygen deficit at hospitals across India by supporting and enhancing the existing healthcare infrastructure to fight the onslaught of COVID-19.”

Commenting on the partnership, Varun Sheth, CEO & Co-founder, Ketto.org, said, “We are delighted to partner with Cashfree for their philanthropic endeavor to support Mission Oxygen. The initiative will help us to support hospitals with the maximum supply of oxygen concentrators and save as many as lives possible. At Ketto, we are constantly working towards bridging the accessibility and affordability gap. For the past two weeks, Ketto has hosted over 2,500 COVID relief campaigns of which 30% have been for oxygen and COVID care supplies. So far have raised around INR 100 crore about COVID relief campaigns. We look forward to working with Cashfree and assisting them with their noble endeavor.”

“Aprat from this Cashfree also announced  donate from its CSR funds to support the campaign in channeling efforts towards pandemic relief in the country,” the statenent said.

THE SNAPSHOTS

Sign up to get quick snaps of everyday happening, directly in your inbox.

We don’t spam! Read our privacy policy for more info.

- Advertisement -

Support our independent journalism PayPal (Outside India) For PayU (For Indian Readers).

Krishna Mali
Krishna Mali
Founder & Group Editor of TechGraph.

More Latest Stories

More Articles

Typhoon Wutip Hits Hainan China

Typhoon Wutip, the first named storm of the 2025 Pacific typhoon season, lashed China’s Hainan province on Friday with strong winds and heavy rainfall,...

Meta’s Chief Legal Officer Offloads $363,219 in Shares Under Pre-Arranged Plan

Meta Platforms Inc.’s Chief Legal Officer Jennifer Newstead sold 519 shares of the company’s Class A common stock on June 10, according to a Form 4 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The shares were sold at a price of $701 each, generating...

Alphabet Shareholders Reject All 13 Proposals, Re-elect Entire Board

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) shareholders rejected all 13 investor proposals at the company’s annual...

BGC Director Arthur Mbanefo Sells Shares Worth Over $295k Amid Company Buyback

Arthur U. Mbanefo, a board member at BGC Group Inc., sold a total of...

London-Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Air India to Operate Relief Flights

Air India is operating two relief flights for the next of kin of passengers...

Air India passenger plane flying from Ahmedabad to London crashed

A London-bound Air India passenger plane carrying 242 people, including 2 pilots and 10...

HCLTech to Power The Standard’s Digital Shift with AI-Led IT Solutions

HCLTech, a leading global technology company, announced an expansion of its partnership with Standard...

Nvidia Director Tench Coxe to Sell Shares Worth $142.7 Million

Nvidia Corporation board member Tench Coxe has filed a notice with the U.S. Securities...

Sri Lanka To Raise Electricity Tariff By 15 Percent

Sri Lanka will increase electricity tariffs by 15% starting June 12, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) announced on Tuesday. The hike...

From Diagnostics to AI: The New Age of Car Repair Technology

The automotive industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by technological advancements that are...

India, Mongolia Holds Joint Military Drills in Ulaanbaatar

The 17th edition of the joint military exercise Nomadic Elephant 2025 between India and...

Fintevex Overview: What Traders Need to Know in 2025

In 2025, the trading world is more competitive than ever. With hundreds of platforms...

Narcotics Bureau Seized ₹9.2 Crore Properties in Big Drug Lab Raid

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has attached properties worth ₹9.2 crore belonging to a...

Kashmir’s First Tribal Museum Set Up by Young Tribal Girl in Bandipora

In a groundbreaking cultural initiative, Shahida Khanam, a young tribal girl from Aragam village in Bandipora district, has established Kashmir’s first-ever Tribal Museum by...

DRDO Transfers Defence Technologies to 10 Indian Firms

The Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO) Vehicle Research and Development Establishment (VRDE) in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, has transferred technologies of nine defence systems to 10 Indian industries. The systems include the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) Recce Vehicle, Mounted Gun System, Anti-Terrorist Vehicle, and Vajra-Riot...

Mexico Reports 40% Drop in Fentanyl Trafficking to the US

Mexico has announced a sharp decline in fentanyl trafficking to the United States, reporting...

CCPA Issues Advisory to E-Commerce Platforms To Avoid Dark Patterns

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued advisory to all e-commerce platforms to...

Iran Calls New U.S. Travel Ban Policy “Racist”

Tehran: Iran on Saturday issued a sharp condemnation of the new U.S. travel ban,...

Taiwan Open 2025: India Bags 6 Golds on Day 1

Indian athletes kicked off the Taiwan Open 2025 with a stellar performance, bagging six...

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy Meets PM Modi, Strengthens Bilateral Ties

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy called on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday,...

PM Narendra Modi to Attend G7 Summit in Canada Later This Month

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the G7 Summit later this month at...

From Legacy Systems to Intelligent Automation: Why Businesses are Adopting AI

Many of us have grown accustomed to legacy systems in the business world, and...

Top Strategies to Win at Blackjack: Expert Tips for Players

Blackjack isn’t just a game—it’s a mathematical battleground. While many casino games rely purely...

What to Consider When Choosing a Car Battery Repair Shop

When faced with car battery issues, finding the right repair shop becomes necessary. Given...

Fintevex Overview: What Traders Need to Know in 2025

In 2025, the trading world is more competitive than ever. With hundreds of platforms...

President Trump: Elon Musk Has ‘Lost His Mind’

A dramatic rift between U.S. President Donald Trump and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is...

Why India’s Workforce Needs Business Leadership, Not Just Technical Skills

Every year, millions of students in India graduate with technical degrees, becoming engineers, coders,...

MSys Technologies Rebrands as Aziro to Accelerate AI-Led Enterprise Solutions

MSys Technologies, a global leader in infrastructure engineering and digital transformation, has rebranded as...

Dr. S Jaishankar: FTA With the UK a Milestone in Bilateral Ties

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy met External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar in New...

Narcotics Bureau Seized ₹9.2 Crore Properties in Big Drug Lab Raid

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has attached properties worth ₹9.2 crore belonging to a...

Top Strategies to Win at Blackjack: Expert Tips for Players

Blackjack isn’t just a game—it’s a mathematical battleground. While many casino games rely purely...

Navigating the Inheritance Process After the Passing of a Loved One

The death of a loved one often leaves families grappling with complex emotional and...

What to Consider When Choosing a Car Battery Repair Shop

When faced with car battery issues, finding the right repair shop becomes necessary. Given...