How India's development sector drove change with generosity during Covid-19

Social entrepreneurs, corporates and communities showed how collective efforts are key to solving any crisis at a time when government and health systems are overwhelmed

The inspiring work by India’s social entrepreneurs and its the corporate sector needs to be celebrated. Stories on the ground demonstrate how India’s development sector plugged in the many gaps that were left due to logistical and operational difficulties at places, ensuring last mile delivery especially to the poor, marginalised and rural communities.

As people lost lives, corporate India did not stay behind in lifting the morale of their people by making certain announcements. For instance, Reliance offered full salary for five years to the families of deceased employees, apart from paying for the children's education. Many Tata group companies