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About H T Parekh Foundation

The H T Parekh Foundation (Foundation) was established in 2012, the birth centenary of Mr Hasmukh Thakordas Parekh (H. T. Parekh), the Founder Chairman of HDFC Limited*. The Foundation has evolved from its initial focus on education, healthcare, environment, and disability support to address contemporary challenges. As an independent domestic philanthropy, the Foundation today focuses on fostering climate-resilient urban environments, advancing children’s libraries & literature, and supporting select impactful projects that are unique or have an ecosystem-level impact.

(*HDFC Limited merged with HDFC Bank w.e.f. 1.7.2023)

A Legacy of Social Consciousness

Aligning to the Sustainable Development Goals



The H T Parekh Foundation’s philanthropic activities are aimed at enhancing the quality of life of people from marginalised and vulnerable communities and creating a stronger and inclusive India. The Foundation’s activities contributes to the realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), outlined in the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

The SDGs are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. The goals are interconnected and the key to success on one will involve tackling issues more commonly associated with another. The SDGs have now become a blueprint to help achieve and contribute to corporate responsibility and describe the measurable impact that our activities can have on improving the quality of life across the communities we serve.

The Foundation is focused on ushering change through the following SDGs.

End hunger, achieve food security and improve nutrition
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

Our Priorities

Empowering Individuals. Strengthening communities.

We have a sustained focus on community development programmes that advance opportunities for all and promote equity and dignity across our commitments.

News and Updates

MITTI Social Initiatives Foundation

10th November 2023

Mitti Café opens at the iconic Supreme Court of India

MITTI Social Initiatives Foundation (MITTI) opened a new café at the Supreme Court of India on November 10, 2023, with support from H T Parekh Foundation (HTPF). The event was attended by Honourable CJI Justice D.Y. Chandrachud. (body for the tab) Attached file to be uploaded along with it.

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badhte kadam scholarship 2022-23

17th July 2023

Launch of Project Doorbeen

Project Doorbeen's main objective is to establish vibrant library spaces for children in their schools and communities providing them access to a thoughtfully curated list of titles that are age-appropriate and contextual.

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6th May 2023

Inauguration of Vriksha Valli - The Biodiversity Garden at CSMVS

This specially curated garden with over 200 native plant species has been created in collaboration with the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS), the Centre for Environmental Research & Education (CERE) and the H T Parekh Foundation honouring India's rich biodiversity.

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25th August 2022

Launched HDFC Badhte Kadam Scholarship Ver 2.0 - FY 2022-23

HDFC Limited launched the Badhte Kadam Ver 2.0 of its Badhte Kadam Scholarship programme last year to provide financial assistance to students to complete their education

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9th September 2021

Paralympic 2020 Medalist

We are proud to champion a group of 16 exceptional para athletes, 8 of which have won medals across 9 different sports.

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30th June 2021

COVID-19 Relief Second Wave Update

As we prepare for the third wave, our support has been towards long term health infrastructure; supporting children in distress and nutritious food & rations for frontline healthcare workers.

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9th September 2021

Paralympic 2020 Medalist

We are proud to champion a group of 16 exceptional para athletes, 8 of which have won medals across 9 different sports.

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