HCLFoundation, which drives the corporate social responsibility agenda of HCLTech in India, today 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.
“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.
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
“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.
Over the past decade, the program has delivered impact at scale:
- 114 million litres of water conserved
- 245 water bodies constructed/rejuvenated
- 67,095 tons reduction in carbon emissions
- 2,722 tons of waste recycled/ brought under sustainable management
- 1.77 lac saplings planted
- 0.12 hectares of land area treated
