Piramal Enterprises Limited has announced to cover the COVID-19 vaccination cost for all its 27,000 employees and their family members.
The company in its statement said, “It will absorb the cost of COVID-19 vaccination for all its 27,000 employees and their immediate family members that are eligible and choose to receive the vaccination in India.”
“It has also set up virtual vaccine help desks across its offices in India to address employee queries on the vaccination including enabling registrations, information on vaccination centers, etc.,” The statement added.
Speaking on the development, Nandini Piramal, Executive Director, Piramal Enterprises Limited said, “Driven by our values, we believe that employees are our greatest assets, and we remain committed to ensuring their wellbeing and welfare. We are happy to absorb the cost of the COVID-19 vaccination, as well as to support them through the process, should they choose to get vaccinated.”
“Piramal Group’s core values of Knowledge, Action, Care and Impact have been an integral part of the Company’s guiding philosophy of ‘Doing Well and Doing Good. In line with this philosophy, the Company has undertaken this initiative to help about 27000 employees and their families get vaccinated free of cost, encouraging more people,” the statement added.
