HSBC Partners With Tata Steel Foundation to distribute 565 electric scooters in Seraikela-Kharsawan, West Singhbhum, and East Singhbhum. The scooters will be distributed to Sahiyya Sathis (Auxiliary Midwife Nurses) associated with the initiative of Tata Steel Foundation ‘MANSI programme.’
Several training sessions and workshops were organized for the women under this programme to ensure the safety and driving skills of the women. 181 electric scooters will be given to Seraikela-Kharsawan district, 234 e-scooters in West Singhbhum, and 150 e-scooters in East Singhbhum.
Sourav Roy, chief, CSR, Tata Steel said, “Our teams have worked closely with Sahiyya and ANM didis over the last several years, and have grown to respect their efforts while understanding their challenges. The electric scooters will help overcome the core primary health challenge of timely access. It also represents the first-of-its-kind amalgam of technology and grassroots outreach, which remains a commitment of the Tata Steel Foundation. We are also grateful to the Government of Jharkhand and HSBC as partners in this initiative.”
The spokesperson from HSBC, Aloka Majumdar, head, of Corporate Sustainability, said, “HSBC stays committed to supporting the community in need. We were readily agreeable when Tata Steel Foundation approached us for the Mobilization of community mobilizers under their MANSI programme. The work of the ASHA workers and ANMs is very critical and the e-scooters are indeed a green solution to enhance their timely access to expectant mothers and children in need.”
The electric scooters take around 15 amp power and get fully charged in two and a half hours. Women do not require any driving license for this.
