HCLFoundation celebrates 10 years of transformative impact across rural India through HCLTech Grant
HCLFoundation, which drives the corporate social
responsibility agenda of HCLTech in India, marked the 10th anniversary of its flagship
initiative, HCLTech Grant that supports innovative rural development projects
by Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) in India.
Since its launch in 2015, HCLTech Grant has invested
over ₹169 crore in projects to positively impact 2.3 million lives. The
program’s credibility is reflected in 87,000+ registrations and 13,000+
proposals received from NGOs over the past 10 editions. With 49 completed and
18 active projects, HCLTech Grant continues to drive inclusive change at the
grassroots, setting new benchmarks for scale and trust in India’s development
ecosystem.
Starting with the 11th edition of the program,
HCLFoundation has announced a 45% increase in annual outlay to ₹24 crore. The
latest edition will have Water, Biodiversity, Education and Healthcare as
project categories. Each winning NGO will receive ₹5 crore for a four-year
project, while eight runner-up NGOs will receive ₹50 lakh for a two-year project.
“HCLTech Grant has successfully driven change at the
grassroots, from inclusive growth to revitalizing ecosystems by empowering
NGOs, who are the fifth estate of our society. Our focus now is on scaling the
impact of the projects, expanding into new areas and investing in research and
digital monitoring. We extend our deep gratitude to the NGO partners who have
been part of this innovative program over the past decade,” said Roshni
Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson, HCLTech.
“We have demonstrated that strong partnerships with
NGOs can deliver meaningful transformation. The true impact goes beyond numbers
— it is seen in restored dignity and transformed lives,” added Dr. Nidhi
Pundhir, Senior Vice President, Global CSR at HCLTech and Director of
HCLFoundation.
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