Cognizant to vaccinate 2 lakh employees in India and their dependents

US-based IT major Cognizant will vaccinate 6 lakh people in India including over 2 lakh employees and their dependents in the country.

The company will also vaccinate 50,000 people, comprising contingent staff such as contract, support, and security personnel, and their families, Rajesh Nambiar, Chairman, and Managing Director, Cognizant India, said in a statement.

Apart from vaccination coverage, the company had also announced various initiatives including insurance for employees and their dependents, and telecommuting allowance such as covering the cost of internet connection, during the pandemic.