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HCLFoundation and UPNEDA sign MoU to boost green projects in rural areas

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NOIDA, India, Oct 28, 2024—HCLFoundation, which drives the corporate social responsibility agenda of global technology company in India, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA), Government of Uttar Pradesh, to promote solar energy projects in rural areas of Uttar Pradesh.

HCLFoundation will assist UPNEDA in managing 40 solar mini grids in Uttar Pradesh. These grids support the government's goal to expand renewable energy and improve electrification in underserved areas. The collaboration includes advisory services and long-term partnerships for project sustainability. The MoU aligns with the mission of Samuday, HCLFoundation’s flagship program designed to empower rural communities through sustainable development initiatives.

"This partnership strengthens HCLFoundation's dedication to promoting renewable energy and supporting rural communities with innovative solutions. Collaborating with UPNEDA, we intend to achieve lasting social and environmental benefits, aligning with our mission to build self-sufficient rural ecosystems," said Alok Varma, Project Director – Samuday & My Clean City, HCLFoundation.

"HCLFoundation has demonstrated a successful model of operating solar mini grids for village electrification. Over the past five years, the 32 mini grids established in Hardoi under its Samuday program have supplied dependable electricity to 41 villages. With this MoU, UPNEDA, in collaboration with HCLFoundation, will enhance the operations and management of 40 solar mini grids throughout Uttar Pradesha and development of 75 solar villages across 75 districts in the state." said Anupam Shukla, IAS, Director of UPNEDA.

Under Samuday, HCLFoundation has made significant progress in the Hardoi district by rolling out various solar-powered projects that enhance energy access, healthcare, education and livelihoods in underserved areas.

About HCLFoundation

HCLFoundation delivers the corporate social responsibility agenda of HCLTech in India. The Foundation contributes to national and international development goals by investing in long-term sustainable programs and special initiatives with thematic focus on education, nurturing grassroots sports, health and sanitation, skill development and livelihood, environment and disaster risk reduction and response management. To ensure equitable development, child protective strategies, inclusion and gender transformative approaches are at the core of all the programs of the Foundation. Till date, the HCLFoundation has positively impacted over 6.5 million lives. To learn more visit www.hclfoundation.org

For further details, please contact:

Nitin Shukla, India
Nitin-Shukla@hcltech.com

Siddhartha Bhatnagar, India
bhatnagars@hcltech.com

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