Amid the unprecedented oxygen needs in India in the wake of the second wave of the covid pandemic, Xiaomi India has pledged Rs 3 crore to help procure over 1,000 oxygen containers for hospitals across the country.

In an open letter, the Xiaomi India said that these oxygen concentrators will be donated to hospitals and state governments where the need is the highest, for example, Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka and a few other states. In addition, the company has also partnered with non-profit organisation GiveIndia to raise Rs 1 crore for Covid-19 warriors.

"Also partnering with @GiveIndia to raise Rs.1 crore for #COVIDwarriors," Manu Jain, Managing Director, Mi India, wrote on Twitter. The donation page will be live on mi.com.

"These are small steps that we are taking to support the urgent needs of the country's healthcare system and the frontline workers who are toiling round the clock to combat the threat and impact of Covid-19," he added.

It is pertinent to note that several hospitals across the country are running out of oxygen for Covid-19 patients. Under the situation, notably, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed the concerned officials to ensure that oxygen is supplied to various states and Union Territories (UTs) in a smooth and unhindered manner.

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