Shri. Parmanand Deepchand Hinduja Founder - Hinduja Group
Sustainable Rural Development
Creating rich, vibrant and sustainable communities which uplift rural India.
The Foundation's Sustainable Rural Development Project enhances the livelihood of project participant communities with planned initiatives, activities and village infrastructure development.
Education
No society can afford to ignore education, which builds the character of its future generations.
The educational initiatives of the Foundation encompass development of educational institutions and providing merit scholarships for needy students.
Healthcare
Good health is the fundamental right of every human being.
The Foundation values quality healthcare for all without discrimination and endeavours to move beyond charity to create independent, self-sustaining and world-class organizations.
Arts & Culture
Culture encompasses all that a civilization stands for, and Art is its means to address humanity.
The Foundation has supported a number of initiatives in this area, particularly projects presenting and highlighting the everlasting progressive values of the Indian subcontinent.
Water
Water is the most basic need for all life on earth and is a right, not a privilege.
The Foundation supports and maintains several water-saving measures and initiatives to contribute to water conservation and reduce the Group's water footprint worldwide.
Social Welfare
Social welfare is the cornerstone of societal harmony and sustainable development.
The Foundation has done its bit to uphold social wellbeing with long-term social welfare measures, swift help in times of crises and by undertaking Rural Development schemes in underdeveloped areas.
Shri. Parmanand Deepchand Hinduja Founder - Hinduja Group
Our Philosophy
& Principles
"My Dharma (duty) is to work, so that I can give"
The founder is known for this memorable quote which continues to epitomise the ethos of the Foundation he established.
It is these deeply rooted principles that hold the Foundation in good stead even today, as it continues its sole purpose to serve society.
Deeply rooted on the philanthropic principles of its Founder of Hinduja Group, Shri Parmanand Deepchand Hinduja, this Foundation is a public charitable trust established first in Mumbai.
In its 51 years of existence, with the guidance of the Hinduja Family and support from Hinduja Group companies, its global presence has led to the development in the fields of Education, Healthcare, Sustainable Rural Development, Social Welfare and Arts & Culture.
The Foundation's Sustainable Rural Development Project enhances the livelihood of project participant communities through farm based interventions, development of model villages and infrastructure, enhanced education, health, water and sanitation facilities and more.
Education
The Founder believed that education is imperative to build the character of future generations. The Foundation's initiatives encompass development of educational institutions and providing merit scholarships for needy students.
Healthcare
The Foundation contributes regularly to upgrade medical equipment and quality of services, and has undertaken a number of Healthcare related projects and initiatives, including dispatching Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) that provide much needed healthcare facilities to remote rural areas.
Arts & Culture
The Foundation has supported a number of initiatives highlighting the everlasting progressive values of India. This includes the Antiquity Collection consisting of a large number of rare coins, art, books and artefacts illustrative of the art, crafts, literature, science, religion and customs of ancient India.
Water
The Foundation devised various initiatives in a collaborative effort to identify and enhance the efficiency of water usage, and aims to implement water-saving measures, provide development aid, and promote water-friendly practices throughout the Group's structure globally.
Social Welfare
The Foundation has done its bit to uphold social wellbeing with carefully planned long-term social welfare measures, swift help in times of crises and by undertaking a number of Rural Development schemes in underdeveloped areas.
Rural Development
Hinduja Foundation's Sustainable Rural Development Project enhances the livelihood of project participant communities.
We achieve this by developing strong working relationships with local communities and providing the support they need with the help of grassroots programs and initiatives.
We partner with community associates to provide facilities, develop model villages and infrastructure, improve agriculture practices, enhance sanitation and educational facilities.
Besides the major initiatives undertaken by the Hinduja Foundation in Jawhar taluka with the support of Group Companies, an additional 13 villages are also shortlisted for developmental activities.
Change someone's life today and make a difference.
The Hinduja Foundation Antiquity Collection is home to one of India's finest and ancient collections of rare coins, works of art, paintings, sculptures, books, photos and much more.
With a coin collection numbering over 35,000, it is reputed to be one of the foremost numismatic collections of the period 600 BC to 600 AD.
The antiquities of the Collection are of historical interest and are illustrative of the art, crafts, literature, science, religion and customs of the bygone ages of India.
The Hinduja Foundation’s Sustainable Rural Development project in Jawhar Taluka was awarded ‘Project of the Year 2017-18’ at the ‘India CSR Summit 2018’ in New Delhi.
Hinduja Foundation has enhanced the lives of 2008 families of Jawhar Taluka.
Hinduja Foundation focuses on enhancing the income generated from agriculture, which is the principal source of livelihood.
"I am Vennila Saravanan(from TamilNadu), a proud alumni of the Hinduja scholarship. I was awarded with the scholarship between 2002-2008. I have always cherished the relationship with Hinduja foundation and it really has a special place in my heart, that it supported me from my 10th standard till the college. I am currently living in Netherlands, working here as Software Engineer. I would like to be in touch with you and would like to know if there are any such alumni days or something that is happening to be connected with this big family and fellow awardees."
- Vennila Saravanan
"After my graduation from Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi, I did my masters from IIT Bombay in 2010-2012. Then, I got the opportunity to study at Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris for one year to achieve a Master of Research degree in 2013. Next, I started my Ph.D. in Exploration Geophysics from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia. I am defending my Thesis on coming Tuesday, the 23rd of this month. Also, my Ph.D. research has offered multiple jobs: I am choosing the industrial R&D position at ION, Houston, USA. Let's see how it goes. I really appreciate the Hinduja group for its support to my earlier and the most vital days of student career. Thank you."
- Mr Mahesh Kalita
"I am Niharika H.R. I am pleased to share my happiness with you sir. I have completed my 1 year M.B.B.S. with distinction. I am one among the few distinction students of our batch in my college. I am always thankful to you and your helping team, The Hinduja Foundation for helping me by your scholarship scheme."
- Ms Niharika H.R.
"It is my honour to inform you that the scholarship provided by your foundation was of great help throughout the five years of my student life. I have no words to thank your foundation. Keep inspiring meritorious students like this way. I will remain in touch with your foundation for any future queries if needed."
- Ms Priyanka Gogoi
"Thanks to Hinduja Foundation. I am able to complete my degree in Pune. Hinduja Foundation always helped me to complete my dreams. By awarding me this scholarship you have lighten my financial burden which allowed me to focus more on my dreams and studies.
Your help has inspired me to help others and give back to community. I hope one day I will be able to help others achieve their goals just as this foundation has helped me through my journey."
- Ms. Snehal Mangire
"The Hinduja Foundation scholarship has greatly reduced the financial burden on my family. I appreciate this noble deed of providing financial leverage to bright students from financially weak families."
- Kaushil Ashesh Kumar
"I want to thank the Hinduja Foundation for helping me to continue my studies. I dedicate all my achievements to you because if I am a graduate now, it is just because of your help."
- Sarita Bedi
"I really appreciate Hinduja Foundation for helping me so much in my studies. Thank you so much."
- Lovepreet Kaur
"I would like to let you know that I am now doing my post-graduation in Pathology in Assam Medical College and Hospital, Dibrugarh, Assam. I would always be grateful to you for the scholarship the Foundation offered to me and the same you have been offering till date."
- Banasmita Baruah
"I am very grateful for receiving the Dharam Hinduja Merit cum Means Scholarship for the academic year 2014-2015. It has changed my life."
- Smitakshi Goswami
"The help and economic aid that was extended from Hinduja Foundation in the form of Dharam Hinduja Merit cum Means Scholarship was extremely helpful for me to take care of the fees during the time of my academic career, i.e. from my matriculation to graduation. In my lifetime, I won't forget this Foundation's favour in building my academic career."
- Alankrita Das
"I am grateful to your esteemed organisation for their contribution all throughout my education."
- Rashmita R. Deb
"I am extremely grateful to receive the Dharam Hinduja Merit cum Means Scholarship. It has helped me immensely and brought a great change in my life."
- Shruti R. Prabhu
"I wanted to let you know that you have been such a great helping hand to me in my hard times. Without my father and due to my family's poor conditions, it was hard for me to continue my further studies. Currently, I am doing Chartered Accountancy and it's possible only because of your support. I am really very thankful to the Foundation for this act of kindness."
- Neelam Rani
"Thank you Hinduja Foundation for the merit scholarship that you have been providing me with over the years. This scholarship has, in fact, tremendously helped me financially even as I pursue my studies."
- Aona Jamir
"I want to thank Hinduja Foundation from the inner core of my heart as it helped me to shape my career in my desired field. With your helping hands, I am pursuing my M.Sc (Maths) first year. You have helped me a lot in fulfilling my dreams and making me capable to meet the challenges in this competitive world with the help of higher education.
I also want to thank you for being a great motivator in my life. As you are serving society, you have inspired me to be a responsible citizen and serve my nation to the fullest. Thank you Hinduja Foundation for all your kind support."
- Khushboo Sharma
"This scholarship means a lot to me. I have lost my father 4 years ago and my family has no source of earning. My study was completely based on a study loan. This scholarship helped me to do the activities related to study like internship, buying a laptop, doing different courses. My study would have been incomplete without this scholarship. Recently I have been placed in L&T and my joining is on 1st July, 2017. At this time, whatever I have achieved in my life, a big credit goes to Hindjua Foundation for this scholarship. Thanks a lot!"
- Paresh Bhoi
Lives Transformed
"Hinduja Foundation conducted a meeting with us where they advised me to take up jasmine cultivation, which is a good source of income. They showed me how to sow the seedlings, at what distance the plants need to be from each other. I'm getting a yield of 1-1.5 kg flowers per day. It fetches me Rs. 400 - 500 on a daily basis at the current price. Now I get to stay in the village with my parents. I am able to look after them. I am earning a decent living from jasmine cultivation. So I don't need to migrate to the city for work. Only when I have to buy new clothes or watch a movie, will I go to the city."
- Prabhakar, Kharonda Village, Jawhar
"Hinduja Foundation gave us empty cement bags, which we used to fill sand and construct this check dam. They have helped construct another check dam in Kharonda, two in Pimpalshet and two more in Ozar."
- Prakash, Pimpalshet Village
"Just like how 5 fingers of a hand combine together to make a strong fist, all of us came together to work as a group and this gave us more strength. As we started earning more money, we were able to send our children to school, afford clothes and uniforms for them. Now the kids are very happy. Seeing them go to school makes us happy as well."
"I am so delighted that I am getting work within my village now. I am grateful to Hinduja Foundation for helping people like us and I hope they continue doing this in the future."
"The mobile medical van (MMU) has a doctor and a nurse. They are stocked with medical supplies and blood testing equipment. Due to this, we are spared of high medical expenses and it saves our time as well."
