Shriram Transport Finance Company LTD (STFC), in collaboration with Piramal Swasthya, an initiative under the aegis of Piramal Foundation (the philanthropic arm of the Piramal Group), announced the launch of Mobile Medical Van in Pune. The unique Primary Healthcare Programme, operating at strategic service points, endeavours to make quality primary healthcare services available, accessible and affordable especially to truck drivers, helpers and their families. Currently, 14 Mobile Medical Vans focused on serving an average of 644 truckers daily is operational across India, funded by STFC and managed by Piramal Swasthya.
In India, truck drivers have to cover long distances and are prone to a multitude of health risks, that is often neglected. To address the health needs of this community, the Mobile Medical Van programme aims to conduct screening, diagnosis, treatment and referral for non-communicable diseases (Diabetes & Hypertension), communicable diseases and minor ailments. The programme also focuses on creating awareness, education and counselling on healthy practices and management of non-communicable diseases.
Mr Umesh Revankar – MD & CEO, STFC commented, “Nature of work by truckers makes them a vulnerable community with multifold health problems. Their nature of duty also systematically excludes this community from the basic health care service systems. The Mobile Medical Van initiative by STFC envisions, filling the gap in providing timely and accessible healthcare services to transport fraternity. We in turn also hope to make positive contributions towards the global goal of ensuring health for all.”
Commenting on this programme, Mr Vishal Phanse – CEO, Piramal Swasthya said, “Our research says, truck drivers are one of the most underserved and neglected communities in India. Piramal Swasthya has partnered with STFC to deliver quality healthcare services to truck drivers and their families. Our aim is to transform India’s health ecosystem through high impact solutions, partnerships and thought leadership. We wish to significantly contribute to improving the healthcare status of truck drivers, and in turn, contribute to overall positive health outcomes in India.”
About Shriram Transport Finance Company LTD:
Shriram Transport Finance Company Limited (STFC) is the flagship company of Shriram Conglomerate. STFC is the largest asset financing NBFC with an asset of Rs. 90,018.56 Crores. The company is a leader in the organized financing of pre-owned trucks with a strategic presence in 5-10-year-old trucks. We have a Pan-India presence with an employee’s strength of 22,967 employees including 14,497 field officers. The company has built a strong customer base of approx. 1.71 mn. Over the past 39 years, STFC has created “an ecosystem of empowerment” by expanding its products and services to encompass similar asset classes (pre-owned and new commercial and passenger vehicles, tractors, 3 wheelers, multi-utility vehicles, etc.) and ancillary services (finance for working capital, engine replacement, bill discounting, credit cards and tyre-loans as holistic financing support)
About STFC CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility):
STFC has over the years, as part of its CSR Commitment, initiated/contributed towards several social welfare projects aimed at benefitting the “Aam Aadmi” Such efforts have been focused on thematic areas of education, healthcare, sanitation and skill training to the economically weaker/underprivileged sections of the society. We strongly believe in giving back to the society that we cater to. STFC has been in the segment for ages. Therefore, we implement our projects in association with various stakeholders across the country.
