April 24, 2025

Multiple launches with HDFC Bank Parivartan

Ambuja Foundation witnessed multiple launches and expansion of projects last month along with HDFC Bank Parivartan across locations.


In Barmer, Rajasthan, the project was launched by MLA, Mr. Ravindra Singh Bhati along with the esteemed guest from HDFC Bank Ms. Sunita Shivkumar (Manager – CSR), Mr. Tarun Kumar (Head – BSF) and Mr. Manoj Agarwal (General Manager – Ambuja Foundation), Pradhan Ms. Varju Devi, UP Pradhan, Mr. Dayam Khan along with the Sarpanches and community members of 5 Gram Panchayats were also present. The communities were made aware of the project objective, key activities and expected outcomes.


In collaboration with HDFC Bank Parivartan, a Smart Block Project was launched at Narangi Lal Government Inter College, Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh) under the HDFC Special Smart Project. The Smart Block was inaugurated by Hon’ble Cabinet Minister Shri Laxmi Narayan where he commended HDFC Bank and Ambuja Foundation for their transformative efforts in advancing smart education. The Smart Classrooms will feature:


  • Modern infrastructure with specialized training sessions

  • Building as Learning Aid (BaLA) enhancements

  • Digital classrooms with excellent e-learning content


    A new Holistic Rural Development Program (HRDP) was also launched in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh which was graced by Mr. Surya Prakash Mishra (Block Development Officer, Amaniganj) as the Chief Guest, with key officials like Mr. Ajay Singh (Agriculture Development Officer), Dr. Arvind Singh (Animal Husbandry Department), and community leaders from 15 villages in attendance. Over 250 community members actively participated, focusing on progress and upcoming rural development initiatives to improve livelihoods, education and healthcare.


    In Moga, Punjab, a similar HRDP project was launched in the presence of Mr. Gagandeep Sharma (Extra Assistant Deputy Commissioner, PCS) alongside Dr. Prerna (Vegetable Officer), Dr. Pardeep Kumar (Civil Surgeon), and HDFC leaders such as Ms. Varnika Sharma (HDFC Project Manager) Over 300 community members from 15 project villages attended, discussing successes over the last three months and future project interventions.


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April 24, 2025

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