‘Hyundai Hope for Cancer’ Marks National Cancer Awareness Day with 1,104 Tissue Samples and 11,000+ Screenings

Gurugram, November 08, 2025: On National Cancer Awareness Day, Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), the CSR arm of Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), reaffirmed its commitment to improving cancer care in India through its flagship initiative, ‘Hyundai Hope for Cancer’, launched in collaboration with IIT Madras in September 2025.

Since its inception, the initiative has achieved significant milestones in research, early detection, and awareness, directly impacting thousands of lives. At the centre of this effort is the Hyundai Centre for Cancer Genomics at IIT Madras, home to India’s first community-based Cancer Tissue Biobank and the newly launched Bharat Cancer Genome Atlas (BCGA) — the nation’s first open-access cancer genome database aimed at advancing personalized oncology.

Mr. Puneet Anand, AVP & Vertical Head - Corporate Affairs, Corporate Communication & Social, HMIL, said: “Hyundai Hope for Cancer reflects our firm belief that technology, compassion and collaboration can drive transformative change in cancer care. On National Cancer Awareness Day, we reinforce our efforts towards building a future where every citizen has access to timely, personalized and dignified cancer care. With a commitment of INR 56 Crore, including a dedicated INR 3 Crore Cancer Care Fund, HMIF is working towards building equitable access to early detection, research, treatment and community outreach – efforts that have already touched over 11,000 lives so far.”

Key Achievements under ‘Hyundai Hope for Cancer’

• Community Outreach and Screenings
• Conducted 109 cancer awareness and screening camps across Tamil Nadu, reaching 11,095 individuals.
• Screenings covered oral, cervical, colon, breast, and prostate cancers.
• 448 individuals tested positive and were referred to government hospitals for advanced care.

Cancer Tissue Biobank and Genomic Sequencing

• Collected 1,104 cancer tissue samples.
• Completed whole genome sequencing for 528 paediatric leukaemia cases.
• Launched Bharat Cancer Genome Atlas (BCGA) as India’s first open-access cancer genome database hosted by IIT Madras.

HPV Vaccination Drive

• Vaccinated 525 girls against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) in partnership with Karkinos Healthcare and Cancer Research and Relief Trust (CRRT) across Tamil Nadu districts including Ariyalur, Virudhunagar, and Salem.

Upcoming Initiatives

• Free cancer treatment for underprivileged children in partnership with leading healthcare institutions.
• Technician training programme to upskill over 100 lab professionals in genomic sequencing and molecular oncology by FY 2026.
• Expansion of the Cancer Screening Vehicle programme to Maharashtra and Haryana, following successful operations in 17 districts of Tamil Nadu.
• Over the next four years, HMIF aims to conduct 225+ cancer awareness and screening camps across Tamil Nadu, Haryana, and Maharashtra, reaching 1.27 lakh individuals and vaccinating 5,000+ girls against HPV.
• Through ‘Hyundai Hope for Cancer,’ HMIF continues to combine science, community engagement, and compassion to create a sustainable model for equitable cancer prevention and care in India.