DBT Bureau
Pune, 17 Sep 2025
Hyundai Motor India Foundation announced CSR initiatives worth ₹56 crore in Maharashtra, reaffirming its commitment to inclusive and sustainable development. Launched by Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis, these programmes focus on environment, healthcare, road safety and community welfare, marking a key milestone in Hyundai’s partnership with the state.
Commenting on the initiatives, Devendra Fadnavis said, “The initiatives launched today by HMIF reflect a strong commitment to the people of Maharashtra. It re-emphasizes Hyundai’s role not just as a manufacturer, but as a responsible corporate citizen dedicated to social progress.”
Speaking on the occasion, Unsoo Kim, Managing Director, HMIL, said, “Guided by our global vision of ‘Progress for Humanity’, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in society by driving positive change and enabling communities to grow stronger and more sustainable. Maharashtra holds a very special significance for us, as we have always believed in creating shared value by going beyond business and investing in initiatives that directly touch people’s lives.”
The flagship project, IONIQ Forest, will be implemented at Dange Chowk in Pune and will transform the area into one of the state’s largest afforestation zones. With an investment of ₹32 crore, the initiative will plant one million native trees across 90.5 acres using the Miyawaki technique, reinforcing Hyundai’s nationwide greening efforts. To enhance road safety, under the Easy Roads Initiative, HMIF launched a ₹4 crore initiative to establish a Traffic Engineering Centre and an Organization Development Centre in Nagpur and Pune, supporting the Nagpur Traffic Police’s ‘My Road, My Friend’ campaign.
The Adhikaar Connect programme, announced in Nashik and Talegaon, will bridge the gaps in public welfare access through assistance in documentation and application processes while promoting digital and financial literacy in rural communities. Additionally, HMIF’s ongoing pan India programs will also deepen the community development efforts in Maharashtra like advancing healthcare access through Sparsh Sanjeevani Telemedicine Clinics and Mobile Medical Units, Cancer awareness and treatment support under Hope for Cancer, Center of Excellence to promote grassroots sport talents under Sports Lab, Financial grants for promotion of art and culture under Art for hope and Driver training and automotive trainings under Drive4Progress.
