Corporates and Society

Online, September 30, 2009 (Newswire.com) - Ashok Leyland, the flagship brand of Hinduja Group, is in the transport solutions industry for over 5 decades, offering a world-class range of trucks, buses, special application vehicles and engines. Serving millions across 40 countries world wide, Ashok Leyland is also very active in Corporate Social Responsibility. They define CSR as a commitment to improving the quality of employees, their families, the drivers and local communities around the units and society. From massive HIV/AIDS awareness campaigns to medical blood donation camps, Ashok Leyland has been active and responsible for all. Also active in a number of development initiatives in communities around manufacturing facilities and far-flung areas, this company offers support to educational, medical and charitable organizations too. From donating ambulances for worthy causes, free medical camps in neighborhoods and periodic blood donation camps held at units, each employee of Ashok Leyland participates in large numbers and works towards the benefits of society.

Few of the recognized work they have done in the past for the society are:

• Contribution of one crore rupees in aid of relief operations for the Tsunami victims
• Establishment of the Dharam Hinduja Matriculation and Higher Secondary School, Chennai, which is managed by a Board of Trustees consisting of senior executives and workmen of the company
• Donation of buses to various schools, catering to economically backward classes
• Donation of desks and benches to backward schools
• Permanent drinking water arrangement outside the factory premises for use by nearby residents

Ashok Leyland, being part of the Hinduja Group family is built on the principles of Dharma. As dreamt by the founder of Hinduja Group, Mr. Parmanand Deepchand Hinduja always believed that his duty is to work, so that he can give. All companies under this Hinduja banner are strong in their values of not only taking the company to new heights but also making their contribution towards the society as they grow. Holding 8 group companies under its banner, Hinduja Group always does its bit towards the society in every way it can.