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Hindustan Motors in association with Inner Wheel Club of Madras
East, Chennai and ANEW (Association for Non Traditional
Employment for Women) today initiated a car-driving programme
for women in Chennai. Hon. Minister for Social Welfare of Tamil
Nadu, Mrs. Poongodhai inaugurated the training programme at
Muthiah Chetiyar Boys School at Dr. Alagappa Road.
The Inner wheel club has initiated a car
driving programme in association with ANEW for women wherein
girls would be undergoing training at Institute of Road
Transport, at the end of which they will be assisted in securing
jobs. Hindustan Motors has not only sponsored an Ambassador Car
for training but will also take care of the driver’s salary and
the maintenance of the vehicle during the entire training
period. During the training the girls will draw up to Rs 2200/-
per month in salary and more when their employment is confirmed.
Addressing the ceremony in her inaugural address, Hon. Minister
said, “ There is a growing need to introduce more organisations
like Inner Club and corporates like Hindustan Motors that not
only train women by providing the necessary resources to earn
alternative livelihood, but also assists them in securing a
suitable job opportunity”.
Ms Soni Srivastav, General Manager Corporate Communication,
Hindustan Motors said, “We at Hindustan Motors feel that to
empower women is to empower the entire family. As a responsible
corporate, it gives us immense pleasure in introducing this
programme that would not only enable women to secure jobs, but
would also empower them to lead an independent livelihood.”
The Inner Wheel Club of Madras East is a 12-year-old club, which
has been involved, in many worthy projects over the years, with
a focus on working with women and children. Assistance to many
schools, with regards to infrastructure and everyday needs of
the children has been provided. The club also works with several
orphanages and renders personal service at many old age homes.
The earlier batches initiated are gainfully employed. The club
now plans to have the women undergo a basic self-defence course.
About Hindustan Motors :
Hindustan Motors Ltd. Was established in 1942
and is a part of the G.P. C.K.Birla group of companies. Its
registered office is in Kolkata, with the car manufacturing
plant being at Uttarpara and Chennai. Mr. C.K.Birla is the
Chairman of Hindustan Motors. The Ambassador car is manufactured
from the Uttarpara facility, while Lancer, Cedia and Pajero are
rolled out of the plant in Chennai.
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