Chennai: FMCG conglomerate, CavinKare’s Group entities, CK Group of Educational Institutions and HEPL (Hema’s Enterprises Pvt Ltd), organised the 8th Walk India 2023 campaign. As part of the event, over 150 beneficiaries in and around Cuddalore were donated with custom-made artificial limbs. The limbs were fitted to the amputees in the presence of the Chief Guest, Thiru K. Balasubramaniam IAS, District Collector, Cuddalore, Amudhavalli Ranganathan, Director, CavinKare Pvt Ltd & Executive Director – CK Group of Educational Institutions, Usha Guru, Director – HEPL and Dr. S Sunder – Founder & Managing Trustee, Freedom Trust.
Walk India is an annual CSR initiative of CavinKare, launched with the aim to support lower limb amputees from across different regions by providing them with custom-made artificial limbs. Over the last seven editions, nearly 700 amputees from places like Assam, Haridwar, Guwahati, Erode, Krishnagiri and Kanchipuram have been identified and benefitted from this initiative. This year, the campaign was launched in January, wherein employees and expert personnel from Freedom Trust were sent to personally meet the amputees across regions like Ayyanur, Akkaramangalam, Varinjipakkam, Semmandalam, Ammeri, Vadakuthu, Kudikadu, Manjakuppam, Vadalur and many other places around Cuddalore, to take impressions of the amputees and create custom-made casts.
Commenting on the initiative, Amudhavalli Ranganathan, Director, CavinKare Pvt Ltd., & Executive Director – CK Group of Educational Institutions, said, “Walk India Campaign is one of CavinKare’s many social undertakings that we look forward to every year. This year’s camp holds even greater significance because our group entities, CK Group of Educational Institutions & HEPL, are organising it. It’s heart-warming to see the beneficiaries walk with confidence. This year we have organised the campaign in our hometown, making this even more exciting. The response for this year’s camp has been overwhelming. We are pleased that this initiative has benefited over 850 amputees so far not only in Tamil Nadu but also from across India. We are confident that this will grow much bigger in the coming years. ”
Adding to this Thiru K. Balasubramaniam IAS, District Collector, Cuddalore said, “The Walk India Initiative undertaken by CK Group of Educational Institutions, HEPL and Freedom Trust is remarkable. It’s my pleasure to extend my congratulations to them for their remarkable efforts in positively impacting the lives of more than 850 beneficiaries. Their work is truly inspiring. I also extend my best wishes to them for their future endeavours in continuing this journey and making a difference in the lives of many more people.”
Dr. S Sunder – Founder & Managing Trustee, Freedom Trust said, “Freedom Trust is indeed privileged to join hands with Cavinkare in reaching out to amputees across India ever since 2017. With the newly fitted limbs, amputees have become ambulant and independent. We look forward to continuing this meaningful work in the years to come.”
CavinKare has introduced various initiatives and programs in partnership with renowned NGOs. By nurturing an inclusive society, they have established prominent platforms to acknowledge the remarkable achievements and offer a robust support system to people with varying disabilities. ‘Walk India’ campaign is a step towards further strengthening the support for the physically challenged in the country and spreading awareness to various corners of the state and the country.
