Hyundai Motor India Foundation Further Strengthens Emergency Healthcare Services in Pune, Maharashtra

Pune: Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), the CSR arm of Hyundai Motor India Limited, has donated 2 state-of-the-art Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances to Primary Health Centres in Takve and Yelse villages of Maval Taluka, Pune. This initiative, with a total investment of INR 80 Lakhs, underscores HMIF’s commitment to strengthening emergency healthcare support and bolster pre-hospital care in underserved regions of Maharashtra.

The ambulances were handed over in the esteemed presence of Shri Ajit Pawar, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Dadaji Bhuse, Hon’ble Minister of School Education, Government of Maharashtra, Dr. Neelam Gorhe, Hon’ble Deputy Chairperson of the Maharashtra Legislative Council, Mr. Anna Bansode, Deputy Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly and Mr. Gajanan Patil, CEO, Zilla Parishad, Pune. Representing HMIL were Mr. Puneet Anand, AVP & Vertical Head – Corporate Affairs, Corporate Communication & Social, Hyundai Motor India Limited and Mr. Saurabh Sharma, Domain Head – CSV, Hyundai Motor India Limited.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Puneet Anand, AVP & Vertical Head – Corporate Affairs, Corporate Communication & Social, HMIL said, “At Hyundai Motor India Foundation, we remain deeply committed to creating meaningful change through focused and sustainable interventions in the communities we serve. The deployment of these Advanced Life Support ambulances marks a vital step in strengthening emergency healthcare infrastructure in rural Maharashtra. Undertaken under our flagship healthcare program – Sparsh Sanjeevani, this initiative bridges critical healthcare gaps in rural and semi-urban areas, reflecting a strong embodiment of our global vision of ‘Progress for Humanity’.”

Commenting on the initiative, Shri Ajit Pawar, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, said, “This generous contribution from Hyundai Motor India Foundation will significantly enhance the accessibility and quality of emergency healthcare services in the state. These ALS ambulances will offer timely and advanced pre-hospital care, potentially saving countless lives.”

Each ALS ambulance is outfitted with essential and advanced medical equipment, including electric and manual suction pumps, oxygen cylinders, adult and paediatric bag-mask ventilation devices, and ventilators. These mobile units are designed to address a wide range of emergencies – from trauma and chronic illness management to maternal and child health issues.

This initiative is part of HMIF’s flagship healthcare program – Sparsh Sanjeevani, which aims to bolster India’s public health infrastructure by extending quality healthcare services to remote and underserved communities across the nation.