A total of 115 Chenchu tribal families in the Nandyal area have transformed from the CSR department (HMIL) (HMIL) of the Hyundai Motorcycle Foundation (HMIF) (HMIF) (HMIF) (HMIF) to sustainable agroforestry through its modern IONIIQ Forest Initiative.
The first phase of the program, launched in October 2022, enhances the livelihoods of the Chenchu family, distributed in the village of Chenchu Lakshmi Gudem, Narapureddy Kunta, Bairlooty and Nagalooty in the Nandyal region through the integration of sustainable agricultural management and water management and capacity-building interventions, and illustrates the Nandyal region of the Nandyal region.
In Phase 1, a total of 250 acres of land were developed through long-term revenue generation from horticultural plantations and supported by secured irrigation infrastructure such as well and drip irrigation systems. This improves water efficiency, soil fertility and sustained agricultural practices, reduces dependence on forest resources and promotes environmental sustainability. Diversified agroforestry practices, including intercropping and enhanced household income, have generated Rs 24.56 lakh in four villages over the past two years. In addition, the project utilized Rs 7.553 lakh from various state government departments (including Horticulture, Integrated Tribal Development Authority) [ITDA] and plans such as Mahatma Gandhi’s National Rural Employment Guarantee Plan [MGNREGS]further strengthen food security and self-reliance within these communities.
The second phase of its agroforestry initiative – Hyundai Ioniq Forest – was launched on May 11 (May 11) to expand to tribal and marginalized families in 20 villages in the Nandyal and Kurnool regions.
During the ceremony, K Chandana, a horticulture officer of the ITDA department, and ITDA AGNAYAK, assistant project director of HMIF officials, announced the project name committee and handed over Saplings to the beneficiaries. During this period, Baif B. Shivarudrappa’s Vice President and Regional Director (South) also attended the meeting.
In the second phase, HMIF will support beneficiaries through land levels, pit digging, seedling supply, fencing, exposure visits and training to support sustainable agricultural technologies such as interaction and crop management. In addition, farmers will receive organic fertilizers, mechanized farming and farming support.
The total funding of the project is Rs 53 crore and will help grow 600 acres of land owned by 290 farmers to make them self-reliant.
Commenting on the launch of the second phase of Agroforestry ‘Hyundai IONIQ Forest’ project, trustee of the HMIF Gopalakrishnan CS said: “Hyundai IONIQ Forest is a testament to our commitment to sustainability and community empowerment. By integrating agroforestry with livelihood support, we aim to support tribal and marginalised families achieve self-reliance. Through such initiatives, we continue to Drive’s sustainable progress and meaningful change strengthens modern global vision for “human progress.”
publishing – May 12, 2025-34:34 IST
