Accenture to provide 2 lakh jabs to its employees in India: Covid-19

Accenture is undertaking initiatives to provide care, support and access to COVID-19 vaccines for over 2 lakh eligible employees and their families in India, the company said in a note on May 4.

"Safety and well-being of our people continues to be our top priority and we are providing care, support and access to vaccines for our eligible people in India who are facing an unprecedented challenge," it stated.

The information technology major said that its initiatives have been developed per "guidance of external experts and groups" including international and domestic health authorities.

The company is also covering the cost of vaccinations (for both jabs) for employees and their dependents over the age of 18 who are part of our medical benefits program.