- Each wheelchair offers a 15 km driving range, empowering greater mobility and independence
- HMIF is currently implementing CSR programs worth INR 11 Crores in Uttar Pradesh across sectors such as healthcare and education
NEW DELHI (India CSR): Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), the CSR arm of Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), today strengthened its commitment to inclusivity and social progress by distributing 80 advanced motorized wheelchairs to persons with disabilities in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad and Meerut districts under its ‘Samarth by Hyundai’ initiative.
The handover ceremony was graced by Laxmikant Bajpai, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, along with Jeongick Lee, Function Head – Corporate Affairs, Puneet Anand – AVP & Vertical Head – Corporate Affairs, Corporate Communication & Social, from HMIL, and other dignitaries. The 80 assistive devices distributed across Ghaziabad (40 units) and Meerut (40 units) enable easy mobility, dignity, and independence for the beneficiaries. Each wheelchair offers a driving range of up to 15 kilometres, designed to support convenient daily living by empowering users to carry out essential tasks with greater ease.
Speaking on the occasion, Puneet Anand, AVP & Vertical Head – Corporate Affairs, Corporate Communication & Social, Hyundai Motor India Limited, said, “At Hyundai Motor India Foundation, we believe true progress means empowering every individual to their full potential. Through our flagship CSR initiative, ‘Samarth by Hyundai’, we are committed to supporting persons with disabilities via impactful and inclusive interventions. The distribution of motorized wheelchairs in Uttar Pradesh marks a meaningful step towards enhancing mobility, independence, and dignity, while reinforcing our dedication to social development, in line with our global vision of Progress for Humanity.”
Commending Hyundai Motor India Foundation, Laxmikant Bajpai, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, said, “I sincerely appreciate Hyundai Motor India Foundation for empowering persons with disabilities through the ‘Samarth by Hyundai’ initiative. Mobility is a basic need, and these advanced wheelchairs will greatly improve the lives of beneficiaries in Ghaziabad and Meerut. This thoughtful effort brings real, positive change to the community.”
Hyundai Motor India Foundation is currently implementing CSR programs worth INR 11 Crore in Uttar Pradesh with a strong focus on healthcare and education. Today’s initiative further strengthens HMIF’s mission to foster inclusion, empowerment, and progress for all sections of society.
(India CSR)
