HDFC Bank Parivartan Transforms 2.8 million Lives in Gujarat

Bank Releases Parivartan Impact Report for Gujarat

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), March 08, 2021: HDFC Bank today released Parivartan Impact Report for the state of Gujarat. The Parivartan Report showcases the initiatives undertaken by the bank as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility in the state.

HDFC Bank Parivartan, the umbrella brand for all social responsibility initiatives undertaken by the bank, has transformed the lives of more than 2.8 million individuals in Gujarat.

At a function organised in the city, the Parivartan Impact Report for Gujarat was released by Mr Thomson Jose, Branch Banking Head – Gujarat, HDFC Bank and CSR State Head Mr Gajendra Singh, HDFC Bank in the presence of other senior bank officials.

#Parivartan seeks to better village life by focussing on improvements in five key areas of –

Key Highlights
Focus Areas	Interventions	Lives Touched in Gujarat
Education	Improving quality of primary education Introduction to the digital education	27,090+* Students Impacted 180+* Schools Reached
Skills Training and Livelihood Enhancement	Livestock health improvement efforts Skilling and beginning of the livelihood interventions Farmers’ field school Promotion of horticulture Setting up of women SHGs	41,980+ Women Impacted 2,300+ Youth Supported
Rural Development	Soil conservation and water harvesting Irrigation water management Organic farming Vermin composting Construction of water storage structures Agricultural interventions Use of solar energy Waste water management	2,710+ Farmers Trained 180+ Biomass Stoves Provided 640+ Solar Lights Installed 1,620+ Kitchen Gardens Created
Healthcare and Hygiene	Improving community health Hygiene and sanitation	1,760+ Sanitation Units Constructed 27,090+ Individuals Treated
Financial Literacy and Inclusion	Financial Planning Importance of Savings Advantages of Saving with Banks Benefits of Borrowing from Organized Sources of Finance	72,390+ Financial Literacy Camps Conducted 5.17+ lakh People Benefited

Click here to view Parivartan Report on Gujarat.

As part of HDFC Bank Parivartan, a thorough assessment of the village is carried out to understand its developmental needs. To address these needs in a sustainable and effective manner, the Bank creates long-term solutions in partnership with an NGO and the local community including small farmers, youth, landless labourers, children, and women.

Nationally, in FY 2019-20, the bank spent Rs 535 crore towards HDFC Bank Parivartan and has so far covered more than 81 million individuals across the country.

“We are delighted to release the Parivartan state report for Gujarat,” said Ms. Nusrat Pathan, Head – Corporate Social Responsibility, HDFC Bank. “Sustainable Development happens when there is a commitment to creating change over a long time frame. We firmly believe that the Bank has to stand shoulder to shoulder with all stakeholders in the society to make a difference. We cannot make a difference alone, but together we can definitely bring Parivartan.”

“In Gujarat, we are committed to not only providing the full suite of products and services for our customers, but also work towards making meaningful change in the lives of individuals and households in the state,” said Mr. Thomson Jose, Branch Banking Head – Gujarat, HDFC Bank. “The report showcases the work done by the Bank in the state across the various pillars under Parivartan.”

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