<p>Information Technology major Infosys Ltd and consulting and outsourcing services provider Accenture Plc said on Wednesday they would cover Covid-19 vaccination costs for their employees in India, as the country expands its massive vaccination drive.</p>.<p>India's vaccination campaign ramped up on Monday, with people above the age of 60, and individuals 45 or older suffering from certain medical conditions, now eligible for shots.</p>.<p>Vaccines administered at government health facilities will still be free, while private facilities cannot charge more than Rs 250 per dose, the government has said.</p>.<p>"Infosys is looking at partnering with health care providers to vaccinate employees and their immediate families as eligible," Chief Operating Officer Pravin Rao said in an emailed statement.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/east-and-northeast/covid-19-23-year-old-medical-student-dies-22-days-after-receiving-bharat-biotechs-covaxin-in-bihar-957667.html" target="_blank">Read | Covid-19: 23-year-old medical student dies 22 days after receiving Bharat Biotech's 'Covaxin' in Bihar</a></strong></p>.<p>For Accenture, costs for employees and dependents who are eligible and choose to receive the vaccination will be covered, the company said.</p>.<p>So far, the federal government has procured the two Covid-19 vaccines approved in India - AstraZeneca's shot being developed by the Serum Institute, and local player Bharat Biotech's COVAXIN - at fixed prices and distributed them free of cost.</p>.<p>Several Indian companies, including autos-to-technology conglomerate Mahindra Group and consumer goods giant ITC Ltd, had already started considering buying Covid-19 vaccines for their employees as early as January.</p>
<p>Information Technology major Infosys Ltd and consulting and outsourcing services provider Accenture Plc said on Wednesday they would cover Covid-19 vaccination costs for their employees in India, as the country expands its massive vaccination drive.</p>.<p>India's vaccination campaign ramped up on Monday, with people above the age of 60, and individuals 45 or older suffering from certain medical conditions, now eligible for shots.</p>.<p>Vaccines administered at government health facilities will still be free, while private facilities cannot charge more than Rs 250 per dose, the government has said.</p>.<p>"Infosys is looking at partnering with health care providers to vaccinate employees and their immediate families as eligible," Chief Operating Officer Pravin Rao said in an emailed statement.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/east-and-northeast/covid-19-23-year-old-medical-student-dies-22-days-after-receiving-bharat-biotechs-covaxin-in-bihar-957667.html" target="_blank">Read | Covid-19: 23-year-old medical student dies 22 days after receiving Bharat Biotech's 'Covaxin' in Bihar</a></strong></p>.<p>For Accenture, costs for employees and dependents who are eligible and choose to receive the vaccination will be covered, the company said.</p>.<p>So far, the federal government has procured the two Covid-19 vaccines approved in India - AstraZeneca's shot being developed by the Serum Institute, and local player Bharat Biotech's COVAXIN - at fixed prices and distributed them free of cost.</p>.<p>Several Indian companies, including autos-to-technology conglomerate Mahindra Group and consumer goods giant ITC Ltd, had already started considering buying Covid-19 vaccines for their employees as early as January.</p>