Umeed Niketan - Advanced Therapy Center for Children with Special Needs Inaugurated at Air Force Station Palam

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Umeed Niketan - Advanced Therapy Center for Children with Special Needs Inaugurated at Air Force Station Palam

~ HDFC Bank supports the Delhi based project for specially-abled children of Indian Air Force personnel~

New Delhi, 19th August 2024: The Indian Air Force inaugurated Umeed Niketan - an advanced Therapy Center located at Air Force Station Palam, for the children of Indian Air Force personnel with special needs.

Mrs. Neeta Chaudhari, President of Air Force Families Welfare Association (AFFWA) inaugurated Umeed Niketan in the presence of Mr. Arun Mediratta, Branch Banking Head, North – HDFC Bank, Mr. Harmanpreet Singh Khanna, Senior Vice President and Head - Central Government & Strategic Affairs, HDFC Bank and other esteemed dignitaries.

This is a key initiative towards ongoing efforts of Indian Air Force (IAF) to provide specialised care and learning environment for the children of its personnel.

HDFC Bank’s support through its CSR programme, Parivartan has been instrumental in creating a state-of-the-art facility that will provide tailored therapy and recreational activities designed to help these children develop essential life skills. The Bank’s CSR initiatives under Parivartan reflect its commitment to holistic development.

Speaking at the occasion, Mr. Arun Mediratta said, “Our contribution to Umeed Niketan is a testament to the power of collaboration between private institutions and the defence community. It is aimed at creating a lasting impact on the lives of specially-abled children. I am confident that it will be helpful to the lives of children in need, with a nurturing environment where they can develop life skills best suited to their needs.”

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