DP World today announced the launch of its flagship Swasthya Kendra in Gujarat, marking the first step in a nationwide mission to build a network of accessible wellbeing hubs for India’s trucking community. With an initial ambition to positively impact one million truckers and their families, the programme reflects a long-term vision to progressively serve trucking communities across the country.
India’s trucking community forms the backbone of the nation’s supply chains, enabling over 70% of the country’s freight movement and connecting industries, businesses, and households across geographies. With more than 6.5 million registered trucks on Indian roads, access to quality healthcare, financial security, and welfare support continues to remain a significant challenge for many within the sector. Through the Swasthya Kendra programme, DP World seeks to address these longstanding gaps by creating accessible wellness hubs across key freight corridors, bringing essential services closer to where truckers live and work.
The first Kendra in Gujarat, strategically located near the Mundra International Container Terminal, spans 7,000 square feet and has been developed as an integrated wellbeing hub designed to serve the trucking community over the coming years. It will provide access to healthcare services, preventive screenings, rest and recovery spaces, sanitation facilities, and assistance in navigating welfare and social security schemes.
The initiative has been developed in partnership with Plan International India, combining DP World’s logistics and infrastructure expertise with deep community engagement capabilities to deliver meaningful and sustained impact. Support services will also extend to truckers’ families, underscoring a broader commitment to holistic wellbeing and community resilience.
As part of its long-term vision, DP World plans to expand the Swasthya Kendra network across India, creating a scalable platform that improves quality of life for truckers, strengthens road safety, and helps future-proof the nation’s logistics backbone. Complementing this effort, DP World will continue to advance its Mission for Vision programme through preventive eye-care initiatives along major transport routes, contributing to safer roads and healthier communities nationwide.