Volkswagen Group Digital Solutions India Strengthens Emergency Preparedness Through Mission Prafulla

As awareness around cardiac emergencies and the importance of timely intervention continues to grow in India, the initiative reflects the organization’s belief that life-saving skills should not be limited to healthcare professionals alone. Through Mission Prafulla, Volkswagen Group Digital Solutions India is equipping employees with the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively during critical medical situations, both inside and outside the workplace, making difference to families around the neighborhood.

Mission Prafulla was initiated in memory of Prafulla, a colleague who suffered a cardiac arrest. The incident served as a powerful reminder of how timely intervention can save lives and inspired the organization to create a structured program focused on emergency preparedness and life-saving response capabilities.

Soumi Alphons, Chief People Officer, Volkswagen Group Digital Solutions India, said, “This initiative was born from a tragedy that touched us deeply, the loss of our colleague, Prafulla. It made us realize how critical the first few minutes of a medical emergency can be and inspired us to ensure that our employees are equipped to respond when it matters most. Over the past two years, we have worked tirelessly to provide practical CPR training to every employee. Through this initiative, we aim to create a culture of care, preparedness, and potentially life-saving action, both within and beyond the workplace.”

The impact of the initiative has already extended beyond the workplace. At Mumbai Airport, employees returning from a business trip responded when an individual suffered a cardiac arrest. Drawing on their BLS training, they administered CPR, used an AED, and coordinated emergency assistance until professional medical responders arrived. Their timely intervention contributed to saving the individual’s life.

In another instance, an employee used the training to assist an individual experiencing a severe seizure while alone at home, providing critical support during the emergency until additional help arrived. With India witnessing increased conversations around preventive healthcare, emergency response, and cardiac awareness, Mission Prafulla is helping create a broader community of trained first responders. By empowering employees with life-saving skills, Volkswagen Group Digital Solutions India is demonstrating how organizations can contribute meaningfully to society by building emergency preparedness capabilities that extend beyond office premises and into communities.

The organization has completed training of 100% of its workforce in BLS and will continue the program for all new employees, ensuring emergency response preparedness remains an ongoing capability across the organization.

Mission Prafulla demonstrates how workplace learning can transcend professional development, equipping individuals with the ability to act when every second counts. The initiative reinforces Volkswagen Group Digital Solutions India’s commitment to building a culture of care, preparedness, and social responsibility while contributing to greater awareness of emergency response and public health preparedness in India.

About Volkswagen Group Digital Solutions India

Volkswagen Group Digital Solutions India is the Global Capability Center for technology and digital innovation for the Volkswagen Group, driving digital transformation across all customers, products, and enterprise domains. With more than 4,500 technology professionals, the organization develops AI-powered products, digital platforms, and scalable solutions that support some of the world’s most iconic automotive brands, including Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini, Skoda, Bentley, MAN, Scania, TRATON, Ducati, CUPRA, SEAT, and other Volkswagen Group enterprises.

Volkswagen is India’s Top 100 Great place to work, Top 50 Workplaces for Health and Wellness and Top 100 Best Place to work for Women in 2026.

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