Pune: The Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), the CSR arm of Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), has successfully executed its H₂OPE initiative, providing clean drinking water facilities in 108 government schools across Maval Taluka, Pune district.
With a total investment of ₹2.10 crore, the project has positively impacted the health and education of approximately 13,000 beneficiaries, including students, teachers, staff, and local community members.
H₂OPE Initiative by Hyundai Motor India Foundation
As part of its commitment to community well-being and the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, which mandates safe drinking water in schools, the Hyundai Motor India Foundation equipped schools with ISO-certified RO water purification units, water coolers, and six-layer storage tanks.
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Additionally, TDS/pH meters were provided to ensure continuous water quality monitoring.
The initiative was officially handed over at a ceremony held in the office of the Divisional Commissioner, Pune, in the 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, and senior Hyundai Motor India officials.
Positive Impact on Students and Communities
The project is expected to bring long-term transformation by improving student health, reducing absenteeism, and promoting better hygiene practices.
School staff received training to operate and maintain the purification systems, while students participated in hygiene awareness sessions and creative competitions to encourage healthy practices.
Commenting on the initiative, Ajit Pawar, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, said: “For every child, clean water is not just a necessity, it is their right. This contribution by Hyundai Motor India Foundation will significantly improve access to safe water in rural government schools of Maval, enabling children to pursue their studies without health concerns holding them back.”
Puneet Anand, AVP & Vertical Head – Corporate Affairs, Corporate Communication & Social, HMIL, added: “Through our H₂OPE initiative, we wanted to ensure uninterrupted access to education by eliminating challenges posed by waterborne diseases. This project reflects Hyundai’s vision of ‘Progress for Humanity’ and our ongoing commitment to building healthier, more equitable communities.”
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Towards a Sustainable Future
By providing clean drinking water infrastructure, the Hyundai Motor India Foundation aims not just to safeguard student health but also to strengthen school education by creating supportive learning environments.
For many children, particularly girls, access to clean water at school also means better attendance, improved concentration, and greater confidence to achieve their goals.
Through impactful initiatives like H₂OPE, Hyundai Motor India Foundation continues to drive sustainable development in Maharashtra, reinforcing its focus on health, education, and community well-being.
