R ARIVANANTHAM
CHENNAI, SEPT 24
HDFC Bank, India’s largest private sector bank, announced that its flagship CSR initiative Parivartan has positively impacted more than 1.4 crore lives in Tamil Nadu, covering 37 of the state’s 38 districts—including two Aspirational Districts and 10 Aspirational Blocks. Active in Tamil Nadu since 2015, the programme is driving change through interventions in rural development, education, skill training, healthcare, financial literacy, and natural resource management.
Under Parivartan, over 24,500 farmers, 13,750 students, and nearly 1,500 individuals trained in livelihoods have benefitted from targeted initiatives. Flagship programmes like the Holistic Rural Development Programme have transformed 83 villages across districts such as Ariyalur, Krishnagiri, Ranipet, Tenkasi, and Tiruchirappalli.
- CSR programme spans 37 districts, empowers farmers, students, women, and startups across the state
- HDFC Bank ranked among the top CSR spenders in India in FY25, with ₹1,068 crore invested nationwide
Highlighting the bank’s approach, Ms. Nusrat Pathan, Head CSR, HDFC Bank, said: “At HDFC Bank, we believe CSR is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Through Parivartan, we design and implement need-based interventions that respond to the unique challenges of each region. From supporting farmers with sustainable agriculture to strengthening education and skilling, our work in Tamil Nadu reflects this philosophy.”
Talking to navjeevanexpress.com, Ms Nusrat Pathan said that to mitigate the man-animal conflict, solar fencing were put up in vulnerable places adjoining the reserve forests in Tamil Nadu under the CSR programme of HDFC.
Reinforcing the bank’s dual focus, Kumar Sanjeev, Branch Banking Head, Tamil Nadu, added: “We are committed to offering a comprehensive range of banking services across Tamil Nadu while also ensuring meaningful social impact. Through Parivartan, we aim to bring lasting change to individuals and families at the grassroots level.”
HDFC Bank ranked among the top CSR spenders in India in FY25, with ₹1,068 crore invested nationwide. Across India, the Parivartan programme has touched the lives of over 10.56 crore people, reaffirming the bank’s role as a driver of inclusive growth and sustainable development.
