Toyota Kirloskar Motor’s 28th iCARE initiative Significantly Enhances Government School Students Educational Experience
Ramanagara, 18th December 2023: Coinciding with International Volunteer Day, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), conducted an impactful iCARE initiative on 17th December 2023. The endeavour underscores TKM’s unwavering dedication to sustainable community development, striving to create a conducive learning environment for the students from Government High School,Thoredoddi, Ramanagara. TKM employees and their families joined, in a collective effort to support to this cause. The primary objective of the activity was to create Science Models and Teaching-Learning Materials (TLM) for school students.
Deepening the educational impact, TKM’s passionate volunteers, their family members and about 90 school students engaged in building Science Models and developed TLMs at Government High School, Thoredoddi, demonstrating a strong sense of social responsibility. Each volunteer who contributed by developing two Science Models and two TLMs. Science Models covered topics like Speed and Direction, Earth and its motion, Newton’s colour disc, Windmill, and more. Complementing these were TLMs featuring insightful depictions of Source of food, Water cycle, Rainwater harvesting, Human digestive system, among others. This comprehensive collection fostered a holistic and interactive learning experience for students, which is in line with Toyota’s commitment to educational advancement and commitment to giving back to society, thereby, significantly augmenting the educational experience.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Vikram Gulati, Country Head and Executive Vice President of Toyota Kirloskar Motor, “We at TKM, firmly believe in the transformative power of education as the key to unlocking limitless potential of our country’s children. By creating and distributing these Science Models and Teaching-Learning Materials, we go beyond imparting knowledge in cultivating a future where every student possesses the tools to enhance knowledge through experience and practical application. Our commitment to driving positive change remains unwavering, as we continuously engage in educational initiatives that make a lasting impact to our state and nation. Through the iCARE initiative, we not only strengthen the bonds within our Toyota family but actively contribute towards betterment of society, fostering a brighter future for all.”
Since its inception in 2017, the iCARE (I Community Action To Reach Everyone) TKM’s volunteering platform initiative has witnessed a resounding response, with over 1,760 employees passionately engaging in more than 27 multifaceted endeavours. These encompass domains such as Education, Environment, Road Safety, Skill Development, Disaster Management, and providing support for special abled children. This collective endeavour has fostered transformative experiences, touching the lives of both employees and about 63,150 community members through iCARE. This initiative embodies TKM’s vision of empowering and inspiring its employees to partake in endeavours, signifying their commitment to uplifting communities through impactful initiatives.
Overview of TKM
| Equity participation | Toyota Motor Corporation (Japan) : 89%, Kirloskar Systems Limited (India) : 11% |
| Number of employees | Approx. 6,000 |
| Land area | Approx. 432 acres (approx.1,700,000 m2) |
| Building area | 74,000 m2 |
| Total Installed Production capacity | Up to 3,42,000 units |
Overview of TKM 1st Plant:
| Established | October 1997 (start of production: December 1999) |
| Location | Bidadi |
| Products | Innova HyCross, Innova Crysta , Fortuner, Legender manufactured in India. |
| Installed Production capacity | Up to 1,32,000 units |
Overview of TKM 2nd Plant:
| Start of Production | December 2010 |
| Location | On the site of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited, Bidadi |
| Products | Camry Hybrid, Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Hilux |
| Installed Production capacity | Up to 2,10,000 units |
