Agni Group marks 35th anniversary, hands over two Mahindra XUV400 EVs to KIOCH

KATHMANDU: Agni Foundation, the nonprofit arm of Agni Group and sole authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, has marked the Group’s 35th anniversary. 

On the occasion, the foundation handed over two Mahindra XUV400 electric SUVs to the Kathmandu Institute of Child Health (KIOCH) at an event in Budanilkantha.

Speaking at the handover, Susan Vaidya Shrestha, President of Agni Foundation, said, “For 35 years, we have grown together with our teams, partners, and communities. Today, we take a small but meaningful step to support KIOCH in reaching more children and families with care and opportunity. KIOCH is not just a medical institution; it is a place where hope is protected, families find strength, and futures are nurtured. We are humbled to support this meaningful work.”

Prof Dr Bhagawan Koirala, Chairman of KIOCH, expressed gratitude and highlighted the likely impact of the donation, saying, “KIOCH carries out a wide range of public health activities, including school health programs, district health system strengthening, and community health initiatives that involve screening for many childhood diseases. These vehicles will be used across all these programs. In short, thousands of children will benefit directly, and many more will benefit indirectly by making our operations smoother. We thank Agni Foundation for enabling KIOCH to take important steps toward making child healthcare more accessible to the children of Nepal.”

Agni Group said the donation reflects its philosophy of “Rising Together”, underlining a commitment to measuring progress by community impact as well as business milestones. The Mahindra XUV400 EVs, the company added, offer eco‑friendly electric drive, advanced safety features and long‑range capability to support KIOCH’s outreach work and make travel for healthcare, education and community initiatives smoother, safer and more sustainable.

The Foundation said it remains committed to advancing health, education, sports and disaster recovery, and continues to collaborate with government bodies. Its past support includes renovation of the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, and the establishment of an “Agni Wing” lounge for parents of admitted children.

KIOCH’s mission is to provide comprehensive healthcare services to children under 18 years at subsidised rates and to international standards under one roof. Agni Foundation said supporting KIOCH aligns with Agni Group’s vision of creating meaningful impact, and that the donation honours the shared journey of the communities it serves.