Boeing announces $10 million package to help India fight against the pandemic

US-based aircraft manufacturer announced a $10-million emergency aid for India to support the country’s response against the second wave of coronavirus. The assistance from Boeing will be directed to organisations providing relief, including medical supplies and emergency healthcare for communities and families battling Covid-19. The Boeing team in India totals 3,000 employees, in addition to valued local customers, suppliers, and business partners.

Boeing will partner with local and international relief organisations to deploy the $10 million to the areas of greatest need in consultation with medical, government and public health experts. Boeing employees also have an opportunity to donate personally to charitable organisations supporting Covid-19 relief in India. As part of the Boeing Gift Match program, the company will match monetary donations dollar for dollar, extending the reach of assistance being provided to the Indian people. The company also said it will partner with local and international relief organisations to deploy the USD 10 million to the areas of greatest need in consultation with medical, government and public health experts. Boeing will partner with local and international relief organisations and deploy $10 million fund in the areas of greatest need. This will be done in consultation with medical, government and public health experts.