The Hinduja Family maintains its position as a multinational corporate entity through multiple business operations across various industries. The Hinduja Group with the estimated worth of more than $22 billion. The Hinduja Group executes its business activities across trucks, lubricants, banking and cable television through a worldwide network extending into multiple continents. In 2023, Forbes ranked the Hinduja family as the seventh richest family, and they are still considered one of the wealthiest families.
The roots of the Hinduja family’s business success date back to the early 20th century. The story of the Hindujas began in Shikarpur under British rule when Parmanand Deepchand Hinduja started his career through trading operations. The Hinduja brothers began their global business expansion when they moved their merchant banking and trade businesses from 1914 to Bombay which later became Mumbai. The family business has evolved to include various sectors through its worldwide expansion leading to employment of more than 2,00,000 people across multiple industries.
How is their Road to School Initiative Empowering Society?
Ashok Leyland, part of the Hinduja Group, has expanded its ‘Road to School’ CSR initiative by introducing a new program called ‘Road to Livelihood.’ Chief Educational Officer of Tamil Nadu, Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi launched the educational initiative at the Government Girls High School in Thally, Krishnagiri District. The ‘Road to Livelihood’ program supports students in Grades 9 to 12, helping them get ready for important opportunities after they finish school.
Empowering Students Through Education and Skill Development
The ‘Road to Livelihood’ program provides student education through necessary employment training which includes spoken English skills along with digital competencies and career guidance sessions. The initiative delivers these programs to direct students toward career sustainability thus creating a path of professional advancement for their future self. As part of its ongoing support for education and skill development, Ashok Leyland is expanding programs to help young people in remote areas to improve their learning.
Through 133 educational institutions in Tiruvallur and surrounding districts of Salem and Namakkal and Krishnagiri the program initiates its implementation to give students successful tools for their education.
‘Road to School’ Program Expands to 102 Additional Schools
Ashok Leyland has expanded its ‘Road to School’ program into 102 additional schools of Hosur District. This school extension brings the overall number of educational institutions served by this program to 255. The program began its operations in 2015 by serving Shoolagiri and Thally but has now reached above 25,000 students across multiple areas. Through this program the organization aims to close the educational divide in distant rural areas thus enabling children to obtain high-quality education for their prospects.
Hinduja Family’s Commitment to Social Equality
The Hinduja family members demonstrates continuous dedication to corporate social responsibility. ‘Road to School’ and ‘Road to Livelihood’ are family initiatives that establish enduring educational and empowering initiatives toward legacy-building. The social impact expands progressively as Ashok Leyland keeps expanding its programs so that all students along with their families and entire communities across Tamil Nadu experience benefits.
According to Mr. N.V. Balachandar who leads HR, Communication, and CSR at Ashok Leyland the Road to School program embodies more than corporate social responsibility for the organization. He holds true belief in educational power because it transforms the lives of individuals. Through the Ashok Leyland, Hinduja family will build additional opportunities which will advance the next generation of leaders.
A Long-term Commitment of Hinduja Family to Education and Empowerment
Through its subsidiary Ashok Leyland, the Hinduja Group is making a positive impact on society with its CSR efforts. These initiatives focus on promoting education and skill development, including programs like ‘Road to School’ and ‘Road to Livelihood.’ Such efforts symbolize the long-time dedication of the Hinduja family members to corporate social responsibility initiatives centered on giving opportunities to poor students and young people towards a better life.