In a visionary move towards sustainable rural development, HCLFoundation, the CSR wing of HCL Technologies, has unveiled the winners of its 2024 HCLTech Grant, marking a paradigm shift in social impact initiatives.
With a staggering commitment of ₹16.5 crore (approximately $2 million), the selected NGOs are poised to pioneer transformative projects that address pressing challenges across India’s rural landscape. From conserving biodiversity to revolutionizing healthcare and education, these initiatives promise to reshape communities and drive lasting change.The HCLTech Grant, now in its 9th edition, has become synonymous with innovation and impact in the CSR sphere. This year’s winners, chosen from a pool of nearly 17,000 registrations, represent the vanguard of social entrepreneurship and grassroots activism.
Among the standout projects are The Corbett Foundation’s Guardians of Grasslands initiative, Sangath’s EMPOWER program, and Makkala Jagriti’s childcare ecosystem transformation. Each project, fueled by a ₹5 crore grant, embodies HCLFoundation’s commitment to catalyzing holistic development.Dr. Nidhi Pundhir, Vice President of Global CSR at HCLTech and Director of HCLFoundation, emphasized the importance of empowering NGOs to drive meaningful change. The launch of the HCLTech Grant in the Americas further underscores HCLTech’s global vision for social responsibility.
