Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), the CSR arm of Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has strengthened rural water infrastructure in Tamil Nadu by handing over dedicated water supply systems – including the construction of Two overhead tanks [Total Capacity: 90000 Liters], borewells, pipelines and pump rooms to Pennalur and Kaduvancheri villages in Sriperumbudur in Kancheepuram district.
Mr. Gopalakrishnan C S, Trustee – Hyundai Motor India Foundation and Mr. Karunanidhi S D, Panchayat Union Chairman – Sriperumbudur formally handed over the potable water supply system projects to Mr. Senthil Rajan S, Panchayat Union Councillor, Ms. Kalpana Yuvaraj, Panchayat President at Pennalur and to Ms. Vasantha Chithirai, Panchayat President at Kaduvancheri in Sriperumbudur respectively. The initiative aims to ensure consistent access to safe drinking water for over 5,200 residents in both the villages, reinforcing Hyundai Motor India Foundation’s commitment to sustainable community development in the region.
HMIF undertook this infrastructure development and capacity enhancement project at an investment of INR 1.60 crore to address the shortage of potable water in the villages of Pennalur and Kaduvancheri.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Gopalakrishnan C S, Trustee – HMIF, said, “This initiative reflects Hyundai’s global vision of ‘Progress for Humanity’, which guides our efforts to create lasting social impact. By enabling access to safe drinking water, we are addressing a fundamental need that directly influences the health and well-being of the community. This initiative underscores our commitment to building sustainable solutions that deliver long-term value to the communities we serve.”
Over the years, HMIF has implemented several community development initiatives in these villages, including the installation of a 1000 LPH Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, sanitation projects such as toilet construction, evening tuition classes, and health & nutrition awareness programmes for adolescent girls in Pennalur. Additionally, HMIF has supported flood relief efforts and renovation of a government school in Kaduvancheri.
