HCLFoundation Partners with Nagpur Municipal Corporation to Boost Grassroots Sports Ecosystem

HCLFoundation Partners with Nagpur Municipal Corporation to Boost Grassroots Sports Ecosystem​

HCLFoundation, driven by the corporate social responsibility goals of HCLTech, has formalized a partnership with the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) to significantly strengthen and expand grassroots sports opportunities across the city. This collaboration was established on World Olympic Day, June 23, 2026.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will focus on dedicated training programs in fencing, rugby, and archery at designated NMC sports facilities. The initiative is designed to provide continuous access to daily training for participants while maintaining a strong focus on inclusive development. Specifically, the program structure mandates that 80% of participants must be students from NMC schools, with the remaining 20% consisting of underserved children from surrounding communities in Nagpur.

HCLFoundation will contribute trained sports professionals, including coaches, and both organizations will collaborate on participant mobilization, training execution, and performance development.

Commitment to Youth Development​

The partnership underscores a shared commitment between HCLTech and the city's governance towards fostering resilient and confident youth. Ms. Neeta Thakre, Mayor of Nagpur Municipal Corporation, stated that the collaboration with HCLFoundation is strengthening opportunities for children and youth in Nagpur by providing access to quality coaching, sports infrastructure, and structured training.

Dr. Nidhi Pundhir, SVP, Global CSR at HCLTech and Director of HCLFoundation, emphasized that sports hold a unique ability to inspire, unite, and transform lives. She noted that the partnership reflects a shared commitment to building grassroots ecosystems, aiming to foster an environment where talent can be identified early and consistently nurtured.

Broader Impact of Sports for Change​

HCLFoundation’s ongoing Sports for Change initiative leverages sports to promote inclusion, confidence, resilience, and holistic development among youth from underserved communities across India. To date, the initiative has positively impacted over 8.5 million lives. Furthermore, more than 74,000 children and youth have benefited from the grassroots programs nationally.

Key achievements within this area include:

• Over 22,000 young athletes participating in Sports for Change national tournaments.
• More than 160 sports scholarships awarded to support sporting excellence through nutrition, equipment, coaching, and training access.

The partnership with NMC marks a progressive step in HCLFoundation's efforts to create equitable opportunities for children and youth to learn and thrive through sport locally.

Company Overview​

HCLTech is a global technology company employing over 227,000 people across 60 countries. The company delivers industry-leading capabilities centered around AI, digital, engineering, cloud, and software services. Consolidated revenues for HCLTech as of the 12 months ending March 2026 totaled $14.7 billion.

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