HDFC Bank Parivartan impacts over 1.4 crore lives in Tamil Nadu
Impact in 37 out of 38 districts in the state, including 2 Aspirational Districts
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, September 24, 2025: HDFC Bank, India’s largest private sector bank, through its CSR arm Parivartan, has positively impacted over 1.4 crore lives in Tamil Nadu till date.
The Bank has been active in the state since 2015, covering 37 of Tamil Nadu’s 38 districts, including 2 Aspirational Districts and 10 Aspirational Blocks.
Under Parivartan, the Bank has adopted six focus areas of:
Rural Development
Promotion of Education
Skill Training & Livelihood Enhancement
Healthcare & Hygiene
Financial Literacy & Inclusion
Natural Resource Management
In Tamil Nadu, Rural Development, Promotion of Education, and Skill Training & Livelihood Enhancement have driven the most significant impact. Over 24,500 farmers have benefitted, along with 13,750 students and 1,478 trained individuals.
CSR Footprint in Tamil Nadu
HDFC Bank’s Parivartan programme has built a strong and sustained presence across Tamil Nadu, covering 37 of the state’s 38 districts through a mix of ongoing, and completed projects. The Bank has successfully implemented projects in both the Aspirational Districts of Ramanathapuram and Virudhunagar in Tamil Nadu.
The Bank’s flagship Holistic Rural Development Programme, which focuses on integrated interventions across all 6 focus areas, has impacted 83 villages in districts including Ariyalur, Krishnagiri, Ranipet, Tenkasi, and Tiruchirappalli.
Additionally, Focused Development Programmes, where the Bank carries out specific interventions under any one or two of the key focus areas in a targeted geographical area, have been implemented in the districts of Chennai, Coimbatore, Dharmapuri, Kanchipuram, Kanyakumari, Krishnagiri, Nagapattinam, Nilgiris, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, and Virudhunagar.
“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. Our work in Tamil Nadu reflects this philosophy, from supporting farmers with sustainable agriculture to strengthening education, skilling, and infrastructure.
We remain committed to playing a small part in fostering inclusive growth and creating lasting impact at the grassroots level,” said Ms Nusrat Pathan, Head CSR, HDFC Bank.
“We are dedicated to offering a comprehensive range of banking services across Tamil Nadu, ensuring accessibility for all. As a socially responsible corporate citizen, HDFC Bank is equally focused on bringing meaningful change to individuals and families,” said Mr Kumar Sanjeev, Branch Banking Head, Tamil Nadu, HDFC Bank.
HDFC Bank was among the top CSR spenders in India for the financial year ended March 2025. As of 31st March 2025, the Bank had spent ₹1,068 crore on CSR initiatives nationwide. Under the Parivartan programme, the Bank has impacted over 10.56 crore lives across the country.
KEY INTERVENTIONS IN TAMIL NADU
Agriculture & Water Management: Farmers facing water stress from erratic rainfall and depleting groundwater have benefitted from farm ponds, check dams, gabion structures, and micro-irrigation systems in districts such as Tiruvannamalai, Sivaganga, and Krishnagiri. Training in eco-friendly practices, drought-resilient crops, and allied activities like sericulture, beekeeping, backyard poultry, vermicomposting, and millet promotion are providing alternative incomes. Over 2,500 solar irrigation pumps and streetlights have reduced costs and ensured reliable power.
Promoting climate-resilient farming in 77 villages, benefitting 2,605 individuals in Coimbatore, Nilgiris
Education & Inclusion: More than 55 schools have been enabled with digital learning technology, benefiting 13,750+ students. For children with hearing impairments, STEM labs accessible in sign language are making science and technology education inclusive.
Skills Development: A three-month residential skill development programme for youth with disabilities is helping achieve a 60% placement rate. Women’s self-help groups producing banana fiber-based products have expanded into global markets, with IKEA sourcing their products.
Healthcare: A mobile medical unit, Parivartan on Wheels, serves underserved areas of Chennai with consultations, diagnostics, and medicines for 25,000+ patients.
In parallel, investments in sanitation infrastructure in schools and villages are improving public health.
Startup Ecosystem Support: Since 2017, HDFC Bank’s Parivartan Startup Grant has awarded ₹12.45 crore to leading incubators in Tamil Nadu such as IIT Madras, Villgro, Anna University, and Forge Incubator. This has directly benefitted 51 startups, giving them access to mentorship, prototyping labs, and market linkages.
Empowering Entrepreneurial Women: Collectivised women producers in Madurai, Mayiladuthurai, Thirunelveli, Nagapattinam and supported them with seed funding and training, benefitting over 1,400 women and 1,500 farmers.
Improving Lives with Sericulture in Krishnagiri: Empowering 1,415 farmers in silk production with improved practices and market linkages.
Advancing TB Diagnosis in Puducherry: Deploying handheld digital X-ray systems for faster detection.
Enhancing Healthcare Facilities in Andaman & Nicobar Islands: Upgrading ICU facilities at GB Pant Hospital, Port Blair.
About HDFC Bank Parivartan
HDFC Bank Parivartan is the umbrella under which the Bank drives its social initiatives, touching millions of lives across India through programmes focused on rural development, education, skill development and livelihood enhancement, healthcare and hygiene, financial literacy, and natural resource management.
