We contribute to the communities we operate in through international CSR initiatives and sustainable projects.
We are the only travel company to go sun smart with solar energy, E-governance - an eco-friendly initiative of Cholan Tours and won the Green Award from LCC (Lufthansa City Center) for the outstanding green activities and initiatives in 2019.
In South India, we are the only company following fully E-governance and we stopped using papers long ago. For an organization like Cholan Tours, paper consumption will be very huge daily. Anticipating the ill effects of using papers, Cholan Tours has transformed fully into Digital mode and reduced paper usage in our office. This is to contribute positively to the Eco-friendly environment. Cholan Tours has now become a paperless company.
We operate completely on solar energy and generate 18 kilowatts of power daily, have got excellent engineering to save every drop of rainwater. By having socially responsible orientations such as environmental, social, and governance practices, through our commitment to ethical behaviour, we have created a balance between the needs of shareholders and the needs of the community and the environment in the surrounding area.
Cholan Tours trusts that Corporate Social Responsibility is to regulate ourselves & to be socially accountable - first to ourselves, then to our stakeholders and the society as a whole.
We will definitely be more responsible in the upcoming days by shifting towards more genuine and authentic CSR and contribute positively to address urgent global, social and environmental challenges.
Women Empowerment through Sustainable Livelihoods - a CSR Initiative by Cholan Tours
Chennai, 25 December 2025:
Cholan Tours celebrated Christmas Day with the initiation of a meaningful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative focused on women empowerment through sustainable livelihoods; reaffirming their dedication to achieve inclusive growth and contribute to the development of local communities.
The initiative, launched on 25th December 2025, embodies the spirit of this holiday, of giving and caring. The Cholan Tours Team passionately supports this cause because their belief is that empowering someone may be achieved only through creating true long-term and sustainable opportunities rather than through short term support.
As part of this program, 20 women with diverse backgrounds were identified in collaboration with an NGO and were supported through a comprehensive, end-to-end livelihood model.
Cholan Tours facilitated the purchase of 20 electric autos, along with arranging driving licenses and badges for each participant. Along with this, the women underwent structured training programs that included driving skills, soft skills development, and basic tourism orientation, equipping them to engage confidently and professionally with passengers.
Taking the initiative a step further, Cholan Tours enrolled these women into the company’s employment record, therefore, providing them access to benefits through the Provident Fund and also allowing medical insurance to cover their families. By adopting this holistic view, Cholan Tours has empowered these women with not only financial independence, but also long-term security, reinforcing their dignity and confidence.
According to a spokesperson from Cholan Tours, “Our goal was to help these women independently build their self-esteem and develop the ability to support their families as well as build confidence through their own successes by being empowered to earn a living with dignity. This initiative demonstrates both our gratitude for the communities that have shaped us and our dedication to making a meaningful and lasting difference.”
The program was officially launched on Christmas Day and stands as a strong example of how responsible tourism companies can drive positive social change. Cholan Tours hopes to expand this initiative further, increasing both its scale and impact, while inspiring others in the industry to adopt similar models of inclusive empowerment.