Mahindra Rural Housing Finance & Habitat for Humanity India collaborate to build sanitation units in Tamil Nadu
- 110 sanitation units built jointly to improve sanitation and hygiene of marginalised families in Ketti Panchayat, Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu
- Project includes awareness session on personal health, hygiene, and sanitation practises with the villagers
Chennai, 23 March 2023 : Mahindra Rural Housing Finance Limited (MRHFL), one of the largest home finance co mpanies serving rural and affordable areas across India and a subsidiary of Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Se rvices Ltd. recently built sanitation units for 110 marginalised families living in Ketti Panchayat, Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu under its CSR initiative. The project has been executed this program in partnership with an NGO Pa rtner – Habitat for Humanity India, a housing non-profit organization which helps low-income families across In dia build healthy housing eco-systems through shelter and sanitation.
The project commenced in November 2022, further to which all sanitation units have been built and successfully installed in the homes of the families.
With access to improved sanitation units, these families will be able to lead a safe and hygienic life. Additionally, Habitat for Humanity India will conduct an awareness session on personal health, hygiene, and sanitation practi ces for 20 community leaders, who will then pass on their knowledge to the villagers by acting as change agents.
Commenting on the partnership, Dr. Rajan Samuel, Managing Director, Habitat for Humanity India, said, “We are extremely delighted to collaborate with Mahindra Rural Housing Finance Limited (MRHFL) to bring improved sa nitation facilities to the marginalised communities in Ketti Panchayat. This partnership reflects our shared vi sio n to build healthy housing ecosystems that support safe, decent homes with better sanitation facilities. We ho pe that this project will have a positive impact on the lives of underprivileged communities and contribute to t he development of a healthier India”.
Shantanu Rege, MD & CEO, MRHFL, commented, “It has always been MRHFL’s endeavor to reach out to a large section of marginalized population thru our various initiatives. We are proud to be a part of Habitat for Human ity India’s efforts to provide these communities with improved sanitation facilities. Through this collaboration, we hope to make a significant and long-lasting difference in the lives of the people of Ketti Panchayat and help them build a better, safer and respectable future”.
With the successful completion of this project, Habitat for Humanity India and MRHFL have taken a step forwa rd in creating a healthy and sustainable future for the underprivileged communities of Ketti Panchayat. Previou sly, MRHFL has successfully implemented CSR programs in various fields such as education and gender equality, preventive healthcare and sanitation, safe water supply and environmental sustainability.
About Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited
Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited (Mahindra Finance), part of the Mahindra Group, is one of Indi a’s leading non-banking finance companies. Focused on the rural and semi-urban sector, the Company has over 8 .7 million customers and has an AUM of over USD 11 Billion. The Company is a leading vehicle and tractor financi er, provides loans to SMEs and also offers fixed deposits. The Company has 1,386 offices and reaches out to cust omers spread over 3,80,000 villages and 7,000 towns across the country.
Mahindra Finance has been ranked 54th among India’s Best Companies to Work 2021 by Great Place to Work In stitute.
Mahindra Insurance Brokers Limited (MIBL), the Company’s Insurance Broking subsidiary, is a licensed Composi te Broker providing Direct and Reinsurance broking services.
Mahindra Rural Housing Finance Limited (MRHFL) a subsidiary of Mahindra Finance provides loans for purchas e, renovation, construction of houses to individuals in the rural and semi-urban areas of the country.
Mahindra Finance CSR Foundation is a wholly owned subsidiary company, under the provisions of section 8 of t he Companies Act, 2013 for undertaking the CSR activities of the Company and its subsidiaries.
Mahindra Manulife Investment Management Private Limited (formerly known as Mahindra Asset Management Company Private Limited) acts as the Investment Manager of Mahindra Manulife Mutual Fund (formerly known as Mahindra Mutual Fund).
Mahindra Manulife Trustee Private Limited (MMTPL), (formerly known as Mahindra Trustee Company Private Li mited) acts as a Trustee to Mahindra Manulife Mutual Fund (formerly known as Mahindra Mutual Fund).
Mahindra Ideal Finance Limited (MIFL) is a subsidiary of the Company in Sri Lanka, in which the Company owns 58.2% stake. MIFL focuses on providing a diversified suite of financial services to the Sri Lankan market.
The Company has a Joint Venture in the US, Mahindra Finance USA LLC, in partnership with De Lage Landen, a s ubsidiary of Rabo Bank, for financing Mahindra vehicles in the US.
Learn more about Mahindra Finance on www.mahindrafinance.com / Twitter and Facebook: @MahindraFin
About Mahindra
Founded in 1945, the Mahindra Group is one of the largest and most admired multinational federation of compa nies with 260,000 employees in over 100 countries. It enjoys a leadership position in farm equipment, utility veh icles, information technology and financial services in India and is the world’s largest tractor company by volum e. It has a strong presence in renewable energy, agriculture, logistics, hospitality, and real estate. The Mahindra Group has a clear focus on leading ESG globally, enabling rural prosperity and enhancing urban living, with a goal to drive positive change in the lives of communities and stakeholders to enable them to Rise.
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About Habitat for Humanity India
Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassr oots effort. The housing organization has since grown to become a leading global non-profit working in more tha n 70 countries. In India since 1983, Habitat for Humanity has supported more than 38 million people to build or i mprove a place they can call home. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support afforda ble housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more about us, visit www.habitatindia.org
