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Apollo Tyres assisted in the establishment of this independent foundation, whose aim is to enable soldiers injured during active duty to pursue an alternative career. The company is one of the key patrons of the WWF and actively encourages war wounded soldiers to become a part of its network of business partners. Apollo Tyres assists interested individuals with initial business training and knowledge of the tyre sector and absorbs them as part of the company's regular dealership network. Currently, over 50 former Indian armed force personnel are Apollo dealers.
As part of its giving programme, every second year, Apollo donates light and effective, artificial limbs to worthy soldiers shortlisted by the Foundation in consultation with the Indian Army. These limbs allow former soldiers to be more productive and effective in their daily lives and businesses. |
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| In association with the Lifeline Foundation based in Baroda city of Gujarat, Apollo Tyres set up the first Emergency Medical Service or EMS in the city of Baroda. A 24-hour emergency number can be used by any citizen to seek assistance in case of a medical need. The network is connected to all city hospitals with a fleet of ambulances and the facility is available to all residents or visitors to the city. The rescue and medical facilitation work is also carried out on the National Highways in the state. |
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In the villages that surround Apollo Tyres' manufacturing facilities, health and education infrastructural support is provided to augment the existing facilities. Apollo plays a lead role in ensuring school buildings, study materials and hardware like computers are available. On a regular basis the company undertakes special activities for the learning and entertainment of the school children.
To work towards a healthy community, Apollo Tyres' doctor from the manufacturing unit visits the village every week for consultations and basic medical care. For intensive check-ups referrals are made to the nearby medical facility. From time to time, special eye, cardiac and general health check-up camps are undertaken at these villages for all residents.
With an eye on empowering more individuals to become entrepreneurs, regular adult literacy classes are held for the village women. Once this is completed they are encouraged to undergo a skill-based training which could enable them to work out of the home and still being in an income. |
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