10th October 2025: Muthoot Finance Ltd., through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, has extended support to the Sakhi One Stop Centre (OSC) in Kakkanad, Ernakulam, by donating wheelchairs and stretchers to aid in the mobility and care of women beneficiaries. Ms. Parvathy Gopakumar IAS, Assistant Collector, Ernakulam, and Shri. Vinodkumar K S – Regional Manager, Ernakulam, Muthoot Finance Ltd handed over the wheelchairs and stretchers to Smt. Jeeja S – Women Protection Officer and Smt. Liya A. S – Center Administrator, Sakhi One Stop Centre. Muthoot Finance officials including Shri. Renjith US – Branch Manager, Kakkanad CSEZ, Smt. Asha Sivaraman – Branch Manager, Kakkanad and Mr. Padmakumar P – Content Manager, Corporate Communications Department were present during the occasion. The initiative is aimed at making the Kakkanad OSC compliant with Government guidelines mandating all One Stop Centres to be disabled-friendly. The essential medical equipment donated included two Wheelchairs, one Folding Stretcher, and one Stretcher Trolley.
The Sakhi One Stop Centre is a government-supported initiative operating under the Ministry of Women and Child Development. It offers integrated services to women affected by violence, providing a single-window facility for medical care, Police assistance, Legal aid, Psychological Counselling, and Temporary Shelter. The centre ensures a coordinated response to various forms of abuse, including physical, emotional, sexual, social, or economic. Operational since October 2019, the Kakkanad OSC has served 1,950 women so far, supporting around 30 beneficiaries every month. It functions under the direct supervision of the District Collector. This initiative reflects Muthoot Finance Ltd.’s commitment to supporting critical social infrastructure and contributing to the welfare of the community.
Speaking about the initiative, Mr. George Muthoot George, Deputy Managing Director, Muthoot Finance Ltd., said: “At Muthoot Finance, we have always believed that our responsibility extends beyond business to the broader well-being of the communities we serve. Supporting social welfare institutions like Sakhi One Stop Centre is part of our ongoing effort to create a safer, more compassionate, and inclusive society. Through our CSR initiatives, we strive to partner with organizations that work tirelessly to protect, rehabilitate, and empower vulnerable sections of society. We are proud to contribute to a cause that directly impacts women’s welfare and dignity.”
Ms. Parvathy Gopakumar, IAS, Assistant Collector, Ernakulam, added: “The contribution from Muthoot Finance will go a long way in strengthening the infrastructure and capabilities of the Sakhi One Stop Centre in Kakkanad. This kind of collaboration between the public and private sectors is vital to ensuring that social welfare initiatives are not only well-equipped but also sustainable in the long run. The support reinforces the spirit of shared responsibility in building a society that provides dignity, safety, and equal opportunity to every woman in need.”
This initiative underscores Muthoot Finance Ltd.’s commitment to enabling social impact through meaningful CSR interventions. By supporting institutions like Sakhi One Stop Centres, the company continues to play an active role in promoting women’s welfare, social inclusion, and community empowerment across India.
