Volkswagen India has been associated with the National Federation of Blind Maharashtra’s since 2015 and has supported various requirements of the school including construction of the new school and hostel buildings. This is one of the CSR projects that have seen a ripple effect with quite a few departments and employees in their individual capacities supporting the students of the Jagriti School for Blind Girls. The contributions from the volunteers have been varied. From spending time with the students to understand how they overcome their disability in their day to day lives, to providing things they need, like headsets for their audio lessons, to supporting them with scholarships, volunteers from the company with their actions have said “Count me in.” Two employees along with a group of like- minded painters and photographers hold an annual exhibition of their paintings and photographs and have been donating the proceeds to various social causes. Last year, they donated INR 1.2 lakhs towards scholarship support for 10 students of the school. Recently, some employees supported the school in buying HV Pro Device, smart canes, and Braille watches for 18 students who passed Grade X this year.

Nakshatra, HP Sampark’s first inclusive sports event,exclusively for special children was held on 13th April 2019, with great excitement, zeal in a frolicsome atmosphere at HP Nagar West – Mumbai. Over 560 enthusiastic and joyful children (500 girls and boys from orphanages, 30 children with cerebral palsy and 30 young adults with down syndrome) participated in the event. The children, all special in their own ways, took part in different games and events throughout the day. This was HP Sampark’s largest Employee Voluntary Program till date. Other than hundreds of participants, the event highlighted the giving spirit of HPites. Generous donations by 217 employees who contributed Rs. 1.65 Lakhs and eager support from Corporate Affairs, LPG, Direct Sales and Lubes SBU sponsoring different items made this sports day very special. Thanks to 100+ HP volunteers their family members including Corporation’s best athletes / sports persons, team of HPNE Shakti Club Lady Members who undertook responsibility of smooth operations on the day. The event was graced by Smt. Hutoxi Jeyakrishnan as the Chief Guest, Smt. Sunita Joshi and Smt. Geeta Shenoy as Guest of Honor.