KANCHEEPURAM (India CSR): Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), the CSR arm of Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), completed Phase 3 of its Empowerment Programme for Rural Women. The program successfully helped 453 beneficiaries generate cumulative income upwards of INR 6.30 Crore, across 5 districts namely Vellore, Tiruvannamalai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur and Ranipet in Tamil Nadu.
1. Commitment to Social Responsibility
Speaking about the program, Saravanan T, Trustee, Hyundai Motor India Foundation said, “Hyundai Motor India Foundation is committed to making a difference in the lives of people through our various social responsibility initiatives aligned with our global vision, ‘Progress for Humanity.’ Women being strong contributors to our society, it is vital that we empower them to achieve financial independence to foster an inclusive and sustainable future. We believe that this effort will help them to hone their entrepreneurial skills and fruitfully sustain these income-generating ventures.”
2. Recognition of Beneficiaries
On behalf of Hyundai Motor India Foundation, Madhan Raj T N Vertical Head – Management Accounting HMIL, presented ‘Best Performance Awards’ to the women beneficiaries during a felicitation ceremony organized to mark the completion of three phases of the program. In phase 3, implemented in collaboration with NGO partner Hand in Hand India, around 200 women from 80 villages across 3 districts namely Kancheepuram, Ranipet and Tiruvallur were benefitted.
3. Support from Key Stakeholders
Thirumaran, Assistant Director – Animal Husbandry Department, Kancheepuram and Konda Radha Krishna, COO, Hand in Hand India were also present.