This partnership between Honda India Foundation and Marriot Group of Hotels marks a significant step towards enhancing employment opportunities in the hospitality sector, especially for the youth from underrepresented regions.
Honda India Foundation (HIF) is the CSR arm for all Honda group companies in India
GURUGRAM (India CSR): In a significant move towards community empowerment and youth employment, Honda India Foundation (HIF) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Marriot Group of Hotels. This collaboration, under the ambit of Project Buniyaad, aims to provide 100% job placement for approximately 1000 youths from the North-eastern states and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in the hospitality sector.
It embodies a commitment to social responsibility, skill development, and sustainable growth, reflecting both organizations’ dedication to creating a positive and lasting impact on society.
MOU Signing Ceremony
The MOU signing ceremony witnessed the presence of several esteemed dignitaries, including Shri Sanjay Gupta (Chairman, Marriot India Business Council), Arun Kumar (Market Vice President for North, Nepal & Bhutan, Marriot), Shveta Sahal (Director, Government Affairs and CSR, Marriot), Gurleen Bhalla (Area Director North – HR, Marriot), Prerna Daga (Director, Marketing Communications, Marriot), Vinay Dhingra (Trustee, Honda India Foundation), and Satyaprakash Patil (Operating Officer, Honda India Foundation), alongside other associates from Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI).
Commitment to Community Support
“Honda India Foundation is dedicated to creating a positive social impact. By partnering with the Marriot Group of Hotels, we aim to leverage our collective strengths to make a real difference in the lives of young individuals from marginalized sections of society,” said Vinay Dhingra, Trustee, Honda India Foundation. “Through the signing of this MOU, we envision a brighter future for the youth where learning knows no bounds and opportunities are limitless. It is our sincere belief that by investing in ‘skill development,’ we are also investing in ‘self’ development and ‘societal development.’”
Project Buniyaad’s Collaborative Framework
Project Buniyaad is built on four distinct foundations: Honda India Foundation as the funding partner, the State Government as the Infrastructure and Mobilization Support partner, Visan Foundation as the Training partner, and leading hotels, including Marriot, as the Placement partner. With Marriot as the placement partner, this MOU ensures a seamless pathway for trained individuals to secure employment across various Marriot properties nationwide.
Alignment with Honda’s Corporate Philosophy
“Honda’s corporate philosophy is founded on the fundamental principles of ‘Respect for the Individual’ and the ‘Three Joys’ to support Honda’s universal passion: to improve the quality of people’s daily lives,” stated Vinay Dhingra. “This MOU aligns with Honda’s fundamental principles and harmonizes its long-term mission of becoming a ‘Company that Society wants to Exist.’”
The Honda India Foundation (HIF)
Honda India Foundation (HIF) is the CSR arm for all Honda group companies in India, including Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd., Honda Cars India Ltd., Honda Siel Power Products Ltd., Honda R&D (India) Pvt. Ltd., and Honda Access India. The foundation undertakes focused corporate social responsibility initiatives in road safety, environmental protection, education, and healthcare. Globally, Honda aspires to be a ‘company that society wants to exist’ and contributes to the realization of a sustainable society by serving people worldwide with the joy of expanding their life’s potential through its social contribution activities.
(India CSR)
