LATEST NEWS : VENTIVE HOSPITALITY AND PANCHSHIL FOUNDATION EXTEND SUPPORT TO COCHLEA PUNE TO EMPOWER HEARING-IMPAIRED CHILDREN

• Donates a bus to facilitate transportation for Cochlea Pune students and their families

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PUNE | 26 AUGUST 2025

Ventive Hospitality, a premier listed hospitality platform backed by Panchshil Realty and Blackstone, in collaboration with Panchshil Foundation, in a gesture to facilitate accessibility, has taken a meaningful step toward community empowerment by donating a bus to Cochlea Pune for Hearing & Speech.

This bus will now operate as a dedicated shuttle service. The new shuttle service, currently will operate across four routes between the Chinchwad area and Cochlea’s Kothrud center, ensuring that children and their mothers can consistently access therapy, counselling, and training sessions. By removing the barrier of travel, the initiative aims to provide uninterrupted care and support, enabling children to progress in their speech development journey.

Highlighting the importance of this effort, Mr. Ranjit Batra, CEO of Ventive Hospitality Limited, said, “In the corporate world, we often focus on large-scale initiatives, but it is sometimes the smallest steps that create the most meaningful change. This bus is one such step as it helps children and their families access therapy and education that can truly transform their future.”

During the event, the Ventive team interacted with audiologist Ms. Mugdha Arkadi, who shared, “Watching children find their voice through speech development makes every challenge worthwhile.” Inspired by the institute’s work, Mr. Batra also pledged to create future employment opportunities in hospitality tailored to the abilities of Cochlea’s students.

Furthermore, Mr. Batra announced Ventive Hospitality’s partnership with Panchshil to establish dedicated awareness spaces across all Panchshil cafeterias. This initiative aims to amplify Cochlea’s mission in tackling one of its critical challenges, public outreach and education. By leveraging the footfall in these cafeterias, the partnership seeks to raise awareness about hearing impairments and the importance of early intervention.

This initiative underlines Ventive Hospitality’s commitment to education, healthcare, and community development, taking key steps toward an inclusive society where everyone can thrive.