Bridgestone India inaugurated the Bridgestone Sarthi Support Centre and Jijau clinic at Nigdi, Pune, in collaboration with the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation.
Named after the tyre maker's flagship project on Road Safety and Skilling, 'Sarth' for drivers, the centre focuses on their physical, mental, and behavioural health, guidance, counselling and awareness around critical issues impacting the community, such as road safety, alcohol, and substance abuse awareness sessions, HIV/AIDS and STD awareness sessions and counselling around work-life balance.
The centre will also hold regular interactive sessions with drivers to instil and boost self-confidence among the community members. Presently the centre can cater to the needs of 300-400 truckers a day.
Stefano Sanchini, Managing Director, Bridgestone India, said, “We constantly endeavour to improve lives in the mobility sector through our various programmes. The trucking community is an important pillar of this sector, supporting the growth of our economy. While performing their duties, often their own needs of mental and physical wellbeing are unmet.”
Based on the feedback and impact of this pilot project, Bridgestone plans to expand this initiative to four Sarthi support centres in the next two years.
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