Hyundai equips 108 schools with clean drinking water in Maval, Pune

Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), the CSR arm of Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), has successfully provided clean drinking water facilities to the children in 108 government schools of Maval Taluka, Pune district. With a total investment of Rs 2.10 crores, the initiative under the H2OPE Project reflects HMIF's commitment to enhancing community well-being, safeguarding student health and contributing to sustainable development goals guided by Section 19 of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009 - which mandates the provision of safe drinking water in schools.

The official handover ceremony took place at the office of the Divisional Commissioner, Pune, in the esteemed presence of Ajit Pawar, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Dr. Chandrakant Pulkundwar, Divisional Commissioner - Pune, Jitendra Dudi, District Collector -Pune, Gajanan Patil, CEO - Zilla Parishad, Pune, Sandeep Singh Gill, Superintendent of Police, Pune Rural, Shyam Kumar Singh – Function Lead, HMIL along with representatives from Zilla Parishad schools, and other officials from Hyundai Motor India Limited.

The intervention under this project have brought about a transformative change in the selected schools and surrounding communities. Approximately 13,000 direct and indirect beneficiaries including students, teachers, school staff, and community members have been positively impacted. The project’s holistic approach ensured both immediate and long-term improvements in school-level drinking water infrastructure. These efforts have led to a wide range of positive outcomes, including enhanced student health, increased school attendance, improved hygiene practices, and the creation of a more engaging and supportive learning environment.

Ajit Pawar, Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, said, “For every child, clean water is not just a necessity, it is their right. This generous contribution from Hyundai Motor India Foundation will significantly enhance the accessibility and quality of safe drinking water in rural government schools across Maval Tehsil. This commendable initiative will help children focus on studies, sports and their dreams without health concerns holding them back.”

Puneet Anand, AVP & Vertical Head - Corporate Affairs, Corporate Communication & Social, HMIL, said, “Children are the future of Maharashtra and India. Through our H2OPE initiative, we wanted to ensure that every young mind has uninterrupted access to education without any hindrance due to waterborne diseases or lack of safe drinking water. This project reflects Hyundai’s vision of ‘Progress for Humanity’ where growth and well-being go hand in hand. At Hyundai Motor India Foundation, our goal is to create transformative and lasting impact on the communities we serve.”