IIT Madras and Hyundai Motor India Join Hands for ‘Hyundai Hope for Cancer’
IIT Madras, in collaboration with Hyundai Motor India, has launched the ‘Hyundai Hope for Cancer’ initiative. Check details here
IIT Madras and Hyundai Motor India Join Hands
The Indian Institute of Technology (Madras), in collaboration with Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), the CSR arm of Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has launched ‘Hyundai Hope for Cancer’, a pioneering initiative aimed at transforming paediatric cancer care in India. As part of this multi-year commitment, HMIF has dedicated INR 56 Crore as social impact investment towards the project.
As part of its INR 56 Crore commitment, HMIF has set up a dedicated INR 3 Crore Cancer Care Fund to ensure equitable access to treatment for underprivileged patients. Over the next four years, the Centre will organise over 225 cancer awareness and screening camps across Tamil Nadu, Haryana, and Maharashtra, benefiting 1.27 lakh individuals and vaccinating more than 5,000 girl children against HPV.
The Centre will advance genomic sequencing to identify genetic mutations, paving the way for a national paediatric cancer genome database and personalised treatment protocols. It will also function as a collaborative hub for clinicians, researchers, pharmaceutical scientists, and global partners, contributing to global initiatives such as the International Cancer Genome Consortium (ICGC) and the WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).
Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Education - Government of India, said, “The Hyundai Hope for Cancer initiative advances the goals of National Education Policy - 2020 by fostering deep industry-academia partnership, translational research, and talent development in frontier areas of healthcare and genomics. By building an Indian childhood cancer genomic database, strengthening early detection and screening, and expanding access for underserved communities, the programme exemplifies “Sabka Prayas” in action and reaffirms our commitment to equitable, technology-enabled healthcare.”
Highlighting the significance of this project, Unsoo Kim, Managing Director - HMIL, said, “Guided by our global vision of ‘Progress for Humanity’, Hyundai Motor India is proud to collaborate with IIT Madras on this transformative initiative. ‘Hyundai Hope for Cancer’ is not just about building infrastructure - it’s about healing, resilience, and hope. Every child deserves the chance to live a healthier, brighter tomorrow."
Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said, “We are delighted to partner with Hyundai Motor India for a project of such national importance. This research centre will catalyse breakthrough studies in paediatric oncology, resulting in improved diagnostics and targeted treatments. We thank Hyundai for trusting us to spearhead this mission.”
From past three consecutive year, IIT Madras has managed to get number one position for Engineering courses. Candidates can refer to the following table for a better comparison between IIT Madras and IIT Bombay based on the recent ranking and fee:
BTech Institutes |
NIRF Ranking 2024 |
BTech Total Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|
IIT Madras |
01 |
INR 8 lakh |
IIT Bombay |
03 |
INR 8 Lacs - INR 20 lakh |
Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.
IIT Madras BSc college comparison is based on certain parameters such as tuition fees and ratings given by students on the Shiksha platform to both the IIT Madras and IIT Kharagpur is tabulated below:
| Institute Name | Tuition Fees | Shiksha Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Madras | INR 1.2 Lacs - INR 10 lakh | 4.4/ 5 |
| IIT Kharagpur | INR 8 Lacs - INR 10 lakh | 4.5/ 5 |
Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.
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