Hero MotoCorp , the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters ,today handed
over 50 motorcycles and 10 scooters to the Gurugram Police to enhance the mobility
of police personnel responsible for ensuring the safety of women and
controlling other crimes across the region.
As part of the company’ sumbrella platform for Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR) -‘Hero WeCare’– the initiative fulfils
its larger mandate of enabling safe and secure environments for women across the
country.
Receiving the motorcycles and scooters at the Police
Commissionerate here today, Mrs Kala Ramachandran (IPS), Commissioner of Police,
Gurugram, said “We
are thankful to Hero MotoCorp for this support as it will improve the reach and
efficiency of our officers on the ground. The motorcycles will be used by them for active
patrolling in their respective areas of jurisdiction and will go a long way
towards enhancing people’s overall security, particularly women’s safety. This
will also include making emergency services available during road-related
situations.”
Bharatendu
Kabi, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Corporate
Communication, Hero MotoCorp,
said “As a responsible corporate citizen, Hero MotoCorp is committed to improving
the overall wellbeing of the society, including women’s safety. We have been
engaged in creating and spreading awareness on these key subjects through a
series of initiatives at the national and regional levels. This support to Gurugram
Police is a step forward in creating a safe environment and cementing a sense
of security amongst all citizens, especially women. I am confident that the motorcycles
and scooters will help in increasing the patrolling reach and speed of the team
and ensure a quicker response time in case of emergencies.”
Hero MotoCorp – through its CSR
platform ‘Hero We Care’ – has had a long-term commitment to the promotion of environment,
road safety, women’s empowerment, healthcare, education and sports in the state
of Haryana.