HCLFoundation and Uttar Pradesh government extend Samuday partnership until 2031 to accelerate and scale rural transformation
Chennai:HCLFoundation, which drives the corporate social responsibility agenda of HCLTechin India, today announced the renewal of its partnership with the Department of Rural Development, Government of Uttar Pradesh, for its flagship rural development programSamuday for another five years through 2031.
Both parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the renewal of the partnership at an event in Lucknow today. Shri Keshav Prasad Marurya, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Rural Development, Uttar Pradesh; Shrimati Vijay Laxmi Gautam, Minister of State, Rural Development,Uttar Pradesh,top government officials and other dignitaries attended the event.
“The Uttar Pradesh government is committed to integrated rural development. In partnership with HCLFoundation, the Rural Development Department has done monumental work in Hardoi district over the past 11 years through the Samuday program. With this MoU, we together aim to usher in similar transformation across other districts of Uttar Pradesh,” said Shri Keshav Prasad Marurya, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Rural Development, Government of Uttar Pradesh.
Launched in Uttar Pradesh in 2015, Samuday by HCLFoundation has evolved into one of India’s largest government-CSR partnerships. Since its inception, the program has expanded from Hardoi district to 579 Gram Panchayats across 13 districts of Uttar Pradesh, benefiting more than 3 million people. The program is also implemented in 95 Gram Panchayats in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district, impacting over 140,000 people.
The renewed partnership will focus on strengthening livelihoods and rural economic opportunities, improving education and healthcare outcomes, promoting climate-resilient agriculture, advancing water and sanitation initiatives, strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions, enhancing convergence with government schemes and expanding the program to other districts across Uttar Pradesh.
“HCLFoundation works closely with communities and government institutions to strengthen rural ecosystems, build local ownership and develop scalable development models that can be replicated across geographies.Over the last decade, Samuday has demonstrated how government, communities and the private sector can work together to create lasting impactat scale. We look forward to deepening this partnership and accelerating rural transformation across Uttar Pradesh,” saidDr. Nidhi Pundhir, Director, HCLFoundation.
Samuday’sachievements (2015-2026):
- 1.99 million+ individuals reached through health and nutrition interventions
- 534,000+ students benefited from improved learning environments
- 113,000+ farmers supported through improved agricultural practices
- 85,000+ youth and women supported through livelihood initiatives
- 2,224 kWp renewable energy infrastructure created
- 2,300+ households supported through waste management interventions
About HCLFoundation
HCLFoundation delivers the corporate social responsibility agenda of HCLTech in India. The Foundation contributes to national and international development goals by investing in long-term sustainable programs and special initiatives with thematic focus on education, nurturing grassroots sports, health and sanitation, skill development and livelihood, environment and disaster risk reduction and response management. To ensure equitable development, child protective strategies, inclusion and gender transformative approaches are at the core of all the programs of the Foundation. To date, the HCLFoundation has positively impacted over 8.5 million lives. To learn more, visitwww.hclfoundation.org
About HCLTech
HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around AI, digital, engineering, cloud and software, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Semiconductor, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, Mobility and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totalled $14.8 billion. To learn how we can supercharge progress for you, visithcltech.com.
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