In response to the heatwave conditions in Mumbai during the month of May, IIFL Foundation, in collaboration with Yashlok Welfare Foundation and Mumbai Traffic Police, launched the “Heat Shield Initiative” to support frontline traffic police personnel serving across the city.
Under this preventive healthcare CSR initiative, 12,000 Electral ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution) sachets are being distributed to Mumbai Traffic Police personnel stationed at key traffic junctions to help protect them from dehydration and heat-related illnesses during extreme summer conditions.
Traffic police personnel in Mumbai spend long hours managing traffic, maintaining law and order, and ensuring road safety while standing continuously under direct sunlight and high temperatures. The initiative aims to support their health, endurance, and wellbeing as they continue serving millions of citizens every day.
The distribution drive was initiated during a program organised at Chunabhatti Traffic Police Station near Suman Nagar Junction in Mumbai. The event was attended by Shri Pradeep Chavan, DCP Traffic Police, Eastern Suburbs Mumbai, Ms. Madhu Jain, Director of IIFL Foundation, and Mr. Alok Adhikari, Director of Yashlok Welfare Foundation.
Speaking on the occasion, DCP Pradeep Chavan appreciated the initiative and acknowledged the importance of supporting frontline personnel working under challenging weather conditions. Ms. Madhu Jain highlighted the importance of preventive healthcare and the need to stand with communities and public service personnel during extreme climate conditions. Mr. Alok Adhikari emphasized the shared commitment of both organizations towards community welfare, public health, and frontline support initiatives.
The “Heat Shield Initiative” reflects the collective effort of organizations working towards preventive healthcare, occupational safety, and public welfare through meaningful CSR interventions.
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