Mysore, February 2025: In line with its ongoing commitment to community well-being and giving it back to the society, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced the inauguration of water purification units in Mysore district. The event was marked by the presence of esteemed dignitaries including Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah, Member, Karnataka Vidhana Parishath along with senior TKM leadership Mr. Sudeep Dalvi, Chief Communication Officer, Senior Vice President & Head State Affairs – Toyota Kirloskar Motor, acknowledging the transformative impact of this initiative.
With a commitment to ensuring access to safe and hygienic drinking water, enhancing public health, and preventing waterborne diseases, TKM has installed state-of-the-art water purification units in Mysore district for the fiscal year 2024-25. With this latest deployment, these installations benefit and positively impact over 3,98,870 people significantly improving community well-being.
Each unit features an advanced six-stage purification process along with a real-time water monitoring system that tracks key parameters such as Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and caters to the need of the community where water is contaminated with high TDS. Additionally, the system is equipped with solar power, backup power solutions, for uninterrupted usage and an efficient wastewater management mechanism, ensuring optimal water dispensing while minimizing energy consumption. With this latest initiative, a total of 7500 ltrs/hour water purification capacity is developed to cater to the community needs.
TKM’s collaboration with local Grama Panchayats and the community has been instrumental in fostering a sense of ownership and shared responsibility, further strengthening the initiative’s impact and its continued sustainability and promotion of better sanitation practices and overall well-being across communities.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sudeep Dalvi, Chief Communication Officer, Senior Vice President & Head State Affairs – Toyota Kirloskar Motor said, “At Toyota Kirloskar Motor, our commitment to holistic community development remains unwavering. The inauguration of these water purification units is a testament to our continuous efforts to improve the quality of life for the communities we serve. This initiative underscores our dedication to sustainability, public health, and overall well-being. We are honoured to collaborate with local authorities and Gram Panchayats in making this essential resource accessible. Looking ahead, we will continue to expand our community-driven initiatives, striving to build a healthier and more sustainable future for all.”
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is deeply embedded in TKM’s philosophy, reflecting our unwavering commitment to sustainability and long-term impact. Our dedicated employees actively lead initiatives across five key focus areas: Education, Environment, Health & Hygiene, Road Safety, and Skill Development. By aligning our CSR efforts with community needs and national priorities, we strive to create meaningful, scalable, and lasting contributions that drive positive change in society.
Overview of TKM
Equity participation
Toyota Motor Corporation (Japan) : 89%, Kirloskar Systems Limited (India) : 11%
Number of employees
Approx. 6,000
Land area
Approx. 432 acres (approx.1,700,000 m2)
Building area
74,000 m2
Total Installed Production capacity
Up to 3,42,000 units
Overview of TKM 1st Plant:
Established
October 1997 (start of production: December 1999)
Location
Bidadi
Products
Innova HyCross, Innova Crysta , Fortuner, Legender manufactured in India.
Installed Production capacity
Up to 1,32,000 units
Overview of TKM 2nd Plant:
Start of Production
December 2010
Location
On the site of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited, Bidadi
Products
Camry Hybrid, Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Hilux
Installed Production capacity
Up to 2,10,000 units
