Latest news with #HyundaiMotorIndiaFoundation
Hans India
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hans India
Hyundai Motor India Foundation Inaugurates Adhikaar Connect Kendra in Gurugram
Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), the CSR arm of Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), inaugurated the Adhikaar Connect Kendra in Gurugram, Haryana, under its social inclusion initiative - Project Adhikaar. The centre aims to strengthen the efforts by enabling digital access to empower citizens to avail their rightful entitlements under various central and state welfare, and social security schemes. The centre is expected to unlock government benefits worth INR 200 crore over the next three years by offering personalized assistance to citizens, including eligibility screening, documentation support, and application facilitation for a wide array of central and state welfare schemes. With a vision to positively transform over 90,000 lives by 2028, the centre will offer end-to-end support, including eligibility screening, application processing and real-time entitlement tracking, facilitated by a cadre of trained female community entrepreneurs known as Adhikaar Sakhis, besides male volunteers. Commenting on the launch of Adhikaar Connect Kendra, Puneet Anand, AVP & Vertical Head - Corporate Affairs, Corporate Communication & Social, HMIL said, 'The inauguration of Adhikaar Connect Kendra in Gurugram marks a pivotal step in our journey towards building a more equitable and empowered society. Through this initiative, we aim to bring dignity, simplicity, and transparency to every citizen's interaction with government welfare schemes, unlocking rightful benefits worth over INR 200 crore over the next three years. This effort goes beyond access; it is about enabling self-reliance and long-term empowerment. We believe when individuals are informed, supported, and digitally included, they are better equipped to shape their own futures, and this is the transformation we are committed to driving through Project Adhikaar.' Each beneficiary will be issued a Yojana Card - A dignified digital identity enabling real-time access to benefits and record-keeping. The Adhikaar Connect Kendra will also function as a knowledge and empowerment hub, offering services such as digital tools, financial literacy training, and skilling programs to help citizens in their journey of empowerment. Speaking at the launch of Adhikaar Connect Kendra, Ajay Kumar, Deputy Commissioner, Gurugram, Haryana said, 'Today marks a significant step towards inclusive governance and social empowerment in Gurugram. With the launch of the Adhikaar Connect Kendra, there is now a robust mechanism to bridge the gap between the people and the public welfare schemes meant to uplift them. Far too often, awareness and access have been barriers for the deserving and this initiative changes that, ensuring no eligible citizen misses out on their rightful benefits. I commend the vision of Hyundai Motor India Foundation to support this initiative that will have a huge impact on the lives of people, and I urge every resident to take full advantage of the services available to them.' This jointly curated initiative is being implemented on-ground through Haqdarshak Empowerment Solutions Private Limited, HMIF's trusted implementation partner for this project. Haqdarshak brings deep expertise in delivering last mile welfare delivery through digital and human assisted models. The community-based approach, backed by strong technology infrastructure and trained field agents plays a pivotal role in identifying beneficiaries, onboarding Adhikaar Sakhis, and ensuring end-to-end support for citizens through the Kendra. With the launch of Adhikaar Connect Kendra, a new chapter begins in the journey towards accessible governance and citizen-first service delivery. As the centre opens its doors to the people of Gurugram, Haryana, it stands as a symbol of what is possible when innovation, inclusion, and intent come together.
Hindustan Times
05-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Tackle plastic pollution on all fronts
Managing plastic has become one of the most pressing environmental issues of our times. And the theme of this year's World Environment Day, Beat Plastic Pollution, has reiterated this crisis. According to a 2024 report published in Nature, India is responsible for one-fifth of global plastic emissions. Clearly, as a nation we need to drive stronger action for plastic collection and disposal. But the fight against plastic is not one we can win alone. This fight is a shared responsibility one that demands the active participation of various stakeholders, including citizens, governments, and corporates. Corporate action – leading with purpose is key. The good news is that many are already doing so across industries, from FMCG to mining. Let's evaluate how good their fight is and if others can join in. Every time plastic waste is processed instead of being dumped or buried, greenhouse gases (GHGs) get reduced. Hyundai Motor India Foundation is redefining circular waste management with its flagship project, EcoGram, in Gurugram. The facility processes over 2,000 kg of wet waste and 5,000 kg of dry waste daily, converting organic matter into biogas and electricity and routing recyclables for reuse. Ecogram has made a measurable environmental impact through the reduction of landfill-generated GHGs by preventing over 1.44 lakh kg of CO₂ emissions since 2022. EcoGram is more than a facility; it's a decentralised movement from waste to renewable energy. Through such innovation, even discarded plastic gets a second chance to fight for the planet. The test of a corporate's resolve to fight plastic pollution can be gauged from the strategy it follows to tackle the issue. Applying this yardstick, ITC stands out as a leader in sustainability. What sets it apart is the adoption of a multidimensional plastic management strategy and successfully integrating it with its business operations. For instance, the company has created sustainable packaging alternatives through a No Plastic, Better Plastic, and Less Plastic approach. The company has been plastic neutral for four consecutive years. It's Well-Being Out of Waste (WOW) programme has engaged 29 million citizens, 7.1 million schoolchildren and over 2,240 corporates. WOW has enabled sustainable livelihoods for over 17,900 waste collectors and fostered 150 social entrepreneurs. In 2024-25 alone, 61,700 tonnes of dry waste were collected from towns and cities across India. What better platform than the Mahakumbh 2025 to spotlight plastic sustainability through messages as well as through actions? As part of its Maidaan Saaf campaign, Coca-Cola India produced and distributed 21,500 recycled PET jackets to sanitation workers, boatmen, and waste management volunteers. These jackets highlighted the transformative potential of recycled plastic, urging attendees to see value in waste. The company installed 1,000 changing rooms for women, built entirely from recycled multi-layered plastic. In addition, reverse vending machines (RVMs) were deployed at key locations such as railway stations and food courts in Prayagraj to further drive PET recycling. In the rugged mining belt of Chitradurga, Karnataka, Vedanta Sesa Goa is rewriting the playbook on industrial sustainability. Its site has been certified Single-Use Plastic Free, thanks to a series of eco-conscious steps. Apart from reducing harmful plastic use across operations, the company has been adopting biodegradable packaging, deploying electric vehicles and reducing water consumption. Another example of a corporate advancing the recycling agenda is UFlex. The company is driven by the purpose of transitioning to a circular plastics economy – 'keep plastic in the economy and out of the environment.' The company is innovating with recyclable mono-materials and compostable packaging, making it possible for brands to adopt sustainable packaging without burdening the planet. It is not only in India that UFlex is fixing plastics but in other countries as well. The company operates recycling plants to process post-consumer PET bottles and mixed plastic waste in Poland, Mexico and Egypt apart from Delhi-NCR. Collectively, the company recycles nearly 30,000 MT of plastic waste annually with a goal of reaching 100,000 MT by expanding its global recycling infrastructure. Vedanta is also driving a shift towards more sustainable practices in the display industry, aligning innovation with environmental responsibility. Through AvanStrate, it has introduced the Super Green SaiSei glass, an industry-first with at least 50% recycled content and 95% lower carbon emissions, setting a new benchmark in eco-conscious display glass manufacturing and helping its customers advance their own sustainability goals. To sum up, for corporates wanting to contribute meaningfully and join the good fight, several key elements are essential. They must create a sustainability strategy that aligns closely with their respective businesses. Having specific and measurable sustainability goals is critical, along with nurturing scalable impact programmes that raise awareness and drive change. Equally important are initiatives that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support environmental restoration. It has to be an attack on plastic pollution at various fronts, and as more companies join the good fight, it will eventually have to turn into a winnable great fight! For the sake of our planet. This article is authored by Ranganath Tannir, secretary general, Think Change Forum (TCF).
The Hindu
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Hindu
Hyundai initiative helps Chenchus take up sustainable agroforestry
A total of 115 Chenchu tribal families in Nandyal district have been transformed from subsistence farming to sustainable agroforestry by the Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), the CSR arm of Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), through its Hyundai IONIQ Forest initiative. Launched in October 2022, the Phase I of the initiative has enhanced livelihoods of Chenchu families spread across the villages of Chenchu Lakshmi Gudem, Narapureddy Kunta, Bairlooty and Nagalooty in Nandyal district by integrating sustainable agroforestry, land and water management and capacity building interventions, HMIF officials said. Under Phase 1, a total of 250 acres of land has been developed for long-term income generation through horticulture plantations, supported by assured irrigation infrastructure such as bore wells and drip irrigation systems. This has improved water efficiency, soil fertility and sustained agricultural practices, reducing dependency on forest resources and promoting environmental sustainability. Diversified agroforestry practices, including intercropping, have enhanced household incomes, generating ₹24.56 lakh across four villages during the last two years. Additionally, the project leveraged ₹75.53 lakhs from various State government departments, including horticulture, Integrated Tribal Development Agency [ITDA] and schemes like Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme [MGNREGS], further strengthening food security and self-reliance within these communities. The second phase of its Agroforestry initiative — Hyunddai IONIQ Forest — was launched on Sunday (May 11) to extend environment and sustainable livelihood support to tribal and marginalised families across 20 villages in Nandyal and Kurnool districts. At the ceremony, Assistant Project Director ITDA ITDA's Divisional Horticulture Officer K Chandana and HMIF officials unveiled the project name board and handed over saplings to the beneficiaries. Vice president and regional director (South) of BAIF B. Shivarudrappa was also present during the occasion. In this second phase, HMIF will support the beneficiaries with land levelling, pit digging, saplings supply, fencing, exposure visits and training in sustainable farming techniques such as intercropping and crop management. Additionally, farmers will receive organic manure, mechanised tilling and ploughing support. With a total funding of ₹5.3 crore, the project will help cultivate 600 acres of land owned by 290 farmers cumulatively, making them self-reliant. Commenting on the launch of the second phase of Agroforestry 'Hyundai IONIQ Forest' project, trustee of the HMIF Gopalakrishnan C. S. said: 'Hyundai IONIQ Forest is a testament to our commitment to sustainability and community empowerment. By integrating agroforestry with livelihood support, we aim to support tribal and marginalised families achieve self-reliance. Through such initiatives, we continue to drive sustainable progress and meaningful change, reinforcing Hyundai's global vision of 'Progress for Humanity'.'
