HDFC Bank celebrated Children’s Day through its CSR initiative, Parivartan, by reaffirming its commitment to empowering young minds across India with quality education. Over the past decade, it asserts to have impacted the lives of over 2.16 crore students, trained more than 20.22 lakh teachers and supported over 2.87 lakh schools.
Looking ahead to 2025, HDFC Bank Parivartan claims to have set ambitious goals to further its impact on education across India. It aims to enable 20 lakh students in target schools to reach age-appropriate learning levels, establish SMART classrooms in 3,500 schools to incorporate digital education and technology and provide scholarships for 25,000 underprivileged students, supporting their access to continuous education and brighter futures.
“At HDFC Bank, we believe that education is the cornerstone of a brighter and more equitable future for our communities. Through our CSR initiatives under Parivartan we are doing our part to help transform educational infrastructure, empower individuals, and cultivate resilient communities,” Kaizad M Bharucha, Deputy Managing Director, HDFC Bank, said.
Aligned with the Government’s Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, HDFC Bank Parivartan’s educational programs include teacher training, scholarships, career guidance and infrastructural support. These initiatives focus on boosting educational quality with remedial classes, learning camps, and targeted scholarships for disadvantaged students. Parivartan has also introduced smart classrooms in various states, blending traditional teaching with digital tools to create a more interactive learning environment.
“By working in partnership, we harness collective strength to raise the standard of education in government schools, foster an environment that nurtures and supports student learning and paves the way for a brighter future for all,” Nusrat Pathan, Head, CSR, HDFC Bank, said.