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A child with RF mask in Indore, Madhya Pradesh Response COVID-19

COVID-19 The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the largest Key highlights of FY 2020-21 1.3+ crore

humanitarian crisis in recent times, has been felt
across the world, affecting every aspect of life.
India’s first COVID-19 facility with
Response In India, the national lockdown from March 2020 to 250 beds set up at Seven Hills, Reusable masks distributed
Mumbai. This has been scaled
curb the spread of the virus, continued throughout
to 99+ lakh beneficiaries across
up to over 2,000 beds at various
the year, although restrictions were lifted in phases.
locations across the country,
22 states and 2 Union Territories
Relief measures were provided by the government
to support marginalised communities. Meanwhile,
care facility in Jamnagar, Gujarat
rural communities faced inbound migration as including a 600-bed COVID-19
family members returned home. Farm activities 27+ lakh litres
continued intermittently, with constraints in market
linkages, transportation and supply of inputs. 1,000 MT medical oxygen per Free fuel provided to 70,000+ notified
day, provided free of cost to emergency response vehicles
Given the far-reaching impact of the pandemic, states, equivalent to the daily
there was an urgent need for coordinated efforts requirement of 1,00,000+ patients
on several fronts – the government, the social
sector and private partners. Reliance Foundation 39+ lakh
consolidated its strength and prioritised COVID 8.5+ crore
relief efforts, extending help wherever possible. Individuals reached with advisories
UN SDGs IMPACTED While COVID relief was given top priority during Meals delivered through on COVID-19, government schemes
the year, Reliance Foundation ensured that it and livelihood opportunities
continued other development work as well, so Mission Anna Seva
as to soften the impact of the pandemic on the
communities it works with. Note: All reported data figures in this chapter are as of 31 July 2021.