Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), the CSR arm of Hyundai Motor India Ltd., has successfully restored two water bodies in Irungattukottai village, located in the Sriperumbudur block of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu.
Undertaken at an investment of ₹2.63 crore, the rejuvenation project has increased the combined water storage capacity of the two ponds to 151 million litres, benefiting nearly 5,000 residents by improving water availability for agricultural activities and household use.
The initiative forms part of HMIF’s H₂OPE programme, which is focused on water conservation, rainwater harvesting and improved access to clean water across communities in India. By strengthening local water storage infrastructure and supporting groundwater recharge, the project reinforces Hyundai Motor India Foundation’s commitment to sustainable development and community well-being.
With the active support of the village panchayat and strong community participation, Hyundai Motor India Foundation implemented this project under its H₂OPE initiative with on-ground support from Hand in Hand India. To build awareness and foster ownership, HMIF organized cleaning drives and water conservation campaigns during the implementation phase. The rejuvenation focused on cleaning and deepening the ponds, strengthening the banks, creating steps and pathways for easy access, installing solar lights for safety, planting native trees for greenery, and securing the area with a boundary wall.
HMIF Trustees, Mr. Gopala Krishnan C S and Mr. Saravanan T, formally handed over the rejuvenated ponds to the village panchayat president Mr Sivakumar S and Panchayat Union Councillor Mr Senthilrajan S in the presence of district officials and other members from the village.
“Water is the foundation of life and sustainable development. Through our H₂OPE program, we are committed to creating long-term solutions that not only conserve water but also empower communities. By rejuvenating water bodies and installing clean drinking water systems in schools, we are reinforcing Hyundai’s global vision of ‘Progress for Humanity’— where progress means protecting natural resources and improving lives,” said Mr. Gopala Krishnan C S, Trustee, Hyundai Motor India Foundation.
The project advances SDG 6 by improving water quality, SDG 13 by boosting climate resilience, and SDG 11 by creating sustainable, healthier communities.
