Under a novel initiative called #IndiaGives, Network18 employees have pledged to donate one day’s salary of each staff to support daily-wage earners.
The initiative commenced on March 24, where all employees were urged to donate generously to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund.
The coronavirus pandemic is affecting the country on a whole, especially those who survive on daily wages as the government has implemented a complete lockdown in the country.
The company has asked all employees to do their bit and support those who struggle to make ends meet as they will also be practicing social distancing.
Network18 Group Editor-in-Chief Rahul Joshi, in an open appeal to the people of India, tweeted:
Network18 journalists and employees are voluntarily contributing one day's salary to the @PMOIndia Relief Fund to support the daily wage earners who have been hit the hardest by the COVID-19 crisis. You can also contribute to the cause. #IndiaGives https://t.co/UDzwA1E4VZ pic.twitter.com/oR4j7KqiGJ
— Rahul Joshi (@18RahulJoshi) March 24, 2020
The organisation will be contributing one day’s basic salary of each employee towards the fund.
All employees who will be making the contribution from their April salary will be eligible to seek tax relief under section 80G.
The plan is simple to ensure a quick turnaround.
First Published: Mar 24, 2020 11:06 PM IST
Check out our in-depth Market Coverage, Business News & get real-time Stock Market Updates on CNBC-TV18. Also, Watch our channels CNBC-TV18, CNBC Awaaz and CNBC Bajar Live on-the-go!
