NOIDA (India CSR): Spark Minda Foundation (SMF), the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of leading automotive technology solutions provider Spark Minda Group, organized an 8-day Mega Camp for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) at its headquarters in Noida, Uttar Pradesh from 18th to 25th March 2026.
The camp successfully provided multifaceted support to over 6000 PwDs, offering assistive aids such as artificial limbs, orthotic devices, walkers, crutches, hand sticks, visual and hearing aid along with assistance in UDID registration, skilling, employment and entrepreneurship opportunities.
Launched in 2015, SMF’s flagship initiative, Saksham has empowered more than 38000 Persons with Disabilities to date in different part of the country. The initiative has also enabled employment opportunities for over 1300 PwDs across the Spark Minda Group in last few years. Over the last decade, the Group has organised similar camps across Indonesia, Vietnam, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra and Jammu & Kashmir.
By 2030, Spark Minda Foundation aims to impact more than 50,000 PwDs through its Saksham – Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Programme.
Sarika Minda, Chairperson, Spark Minda Foundation, said, “Meaningful change is possible when collective intent meets compassionate action. With a shared vision of building a more inclusive and empowered society, our efforts continue to create opportunities and bring positive change to many lives. We remain grateful to our partners and supporters whose commitment strengthens this journey and together, we will continue to reach and transform many more lives in the years ahead”
Through its focused initiatives, Spark Minda Foundation remains committed to enabling independence, dignity, opportunities and empowerment for Persons with Disabilities.
Addressing the occasion, Ashok Minda, Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer, Spark Minda Group, said: “Visual or hearing impairment does not limit one’s ability to dream, contribute and create impact. At Spark Minda, we remain deeply committed to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity across the Group, empowering individuals to realize their true potential.”
Spark Minda has also partnered with organizations such as Jaipur Foot, Skill Council for Person with Disabilities, National Divyangjan Finance and Development Corporation, ALIMCO and CII- Indian Business and Disability Network including state and Center government collaboration to maximise the benefits and ensure comprehensive support for PwDs.
Spark Minda was honoured with National Award for Persons with Disabilities, 2024 (Best Employer for Persons with Disabilities) by Honourable President of India.
(India CSR)
