A pan India Initiative for Response & Community Support
Objectives & Interventions of FLO Fights Covid-19 Initiative
We are going through a global crisis and are witnessing some unprecedented and difficult times. In India, the government is doing a commendable job to deal with this challenge and has come up with thoughtful and urgent economic relief packages , especially for the poor and the vulnerable section of the society.
As a part of the civil society and a business chamber, it is our responsibility to stand in solidarity and come together to support the government combat the COVID-19 pandemic and to help respond to this global outbreak.
—- Harjinder Kaur Talwar, President FLO
Objectives & Interventions of FLO Fights Covid- 19 Initiative
- Support the Government in fighting the COVID 19 Pandemic.
- Creating awareness about the importance of social distancing and safe hygiene.
- Mobilise financial contribution from industry members to support poor and vulnerable families, especially where women is the sole bread earner, through FICCI Socio Economic Development Fund
- Facilitate manufacturing of essential medical equipment for frontline workers to meet the shortage of supply.
- Improving access to food and essential supplies for the families disrupted by COVID- 19.
- Providing assistance to medical establishments by helping in procuring PPE kits and providing them in nearby hospitals
- Facilitating mental health support to members to cope up with isolation stress.
- Support to SMEs and Start ups with advises on how to overcome this crisis and grow from this experience.
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Thank you for sharing your good work, Harjinder and all of your colleagues at FICCI-FLO!