HCLFoundation, which drives the corporate social responsibilty agenda of global technology company HCLTech in India, conducted the fifth HCLTech Grant Pan-India Symposium 2024 at G Narayanamma Institute of Technology and Science (For Women), Hyderabad, Telangana on the theme ‘Strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions through CSR’.
With an intent to strengthen sustainable rural development in the country, the HCLTech Grant Pan-India Symposium series provides a platform for social purpose organizations, HCLFoundation including NGOs, civil society organizations, etc., to network and exchange ideas and learnings.
“At HCLTech, we have aligned ourselves not only to drive technological advancement but also towards ensuring that local communities are uplifted through the efforts of HCLFoundation. these symposiums are a way for us to engage with NGOs across multiple locations in the country and understand the challenges that they are addressing at a grassroot level. HCLFoundation this also allows us to help them more effectively in achieving their goals for societal development at large,” 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. HCLFoundation 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.HCLFoundation three NGOs will receive ₹5 crore each for their projects of four-year duration in the categories of health, education and environment. Another six NGOs will receive a grant of ₹25 lakh each for projects of one-year duration.
