Event focuses on ‘CSR Making a Difference: Enhancing Biodiversity through Climate Action’ and aims to strengthen sustainable rural development in India.
HCLFoundation, driving the corporate social responsibility (CSR) agenda of global technology leader HCLTech in India, today conducted the seventh HCLTech Grant Pan-India Symposium 2024 at DBS Global University (DGU) 122 – MI, Behind Pharma City, Selaqui, Dehradun. The event centered on the theme ‘CSR Making a Difference: Enhancing Biodiversity through Climate Action’.
The symposium, aimed at bolstering sustainable rural development, provided a platform for social purpose organizations, including NGOs and civil society organizations, to network, exchange ideas, and share learnings.
“We are thrilled to witness the enthusiasm towards addressing grassroots challenges at the Dehradun Symposium. We look forward to collaborating with these NGOs through HCLTech Grant as they share their ideas with us. With their partnership, we aim to catalyze significant positive change in both people’s lives and our environment, ensuring a sustainable future for all,” said Dr. Nidhi Pundhir, Vice President, Global CSR, HCLTech and Director, HCLFoundation.
The HCLTech Grant Symposium 2024 series aims to raise awareness of the HCLTech Grant among NGOs. Edition 10 of HCLTech Grant India will provide funding of ₹16.5 crore (~$2.2 million) to nine NGOs, selected through an independent, robust, and democratic process. Three NGOs will receive ₹5 crore each for their four-year projects in the categories of health, education, and environment. Another six NGOs will receive a grant of ₹25 lakh each for their one-year projects.