Happy Wheels Initiative Supports Special Children
Hyderabad: DEEP (Disease Eradication Through Education and Prevention) Trust on Tuesday launched its flagship initiative “Happy Wheels” with the donation of an 18-seater TATA Winger to Sri Vidhyas Centre for Special Children in Hyderabad.
The vehicle, sponsored by Octave India, was formally handed over during an event held at the NGO’s premises in Mahendra Hills. The initiative aims to provide safe and reliable transportation for children with intellectual and related developmental disabilities.
Sri Vidhyas Centre for Special Children is a 27-year-old institution in the city that provides holistic education designed to improve competence and independence among children with special needs. The centre currently supports 150 children and offers its services free of cost.
Mr Ballav Mundra, CFO of Octave India, and Dr Madhu Vasepalli, Founder and Trustee of DEEP Trust, formally handed over the vehicle to Mrs Shanthi Venkat, Founder of Sri Vidhyas, in the presence of Ms Swati Mohanty, CEO of DEEP Trust, along with parents and students.
Happy Wheels Initiative Improves Safe School Transportation
As part of its CSR initiative, Octave India partnered with DEEP Trust to support transportation access for children attending the centre. Octave India operates the company’s largest R&D centre outside North America and has offices in Hyderabad, Gurugram, Gandhinagar, Pune and Mumbai.
For several years, transportation remained a challenge for many children attending Sri Vidhyas Centre. The lack of safe and dependable travel options affected regular attendance and participation in educational and therapy programmes.
The newly donated vehicle is expected to improve continuity in education and therapy while also helping children participate in extracurricular and social activities. The initiative will further reduce the daily burden faced by parents and caregivers.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Ballav Mundra said the organisation believes that access is fundamental to inclusion and described “Happy Wheels” as an intervention that can create a lasting impact on children and families.
Dr Madhu Vasepalli stated that removing barriers such as transportation can help children gain confidence, growth and independence.
Ms Swati Mohanty said the initiative represents “hope in motion” and reflects efforts to create an inclusive environment where every child feels supported and empowered.
DEEP Trust also highlighted that many children across the country continue to face similar barriers because of limited transportation and accessible infrastructure. The organisation invited corporates, philanthropists and individuals to contribute towards improving accessibility and supporting education and therapy for children with special needs.
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