HCL Grant Edition VI Symposium – CSR for Nation Building, Pondicherry
Date: 6th March, 2020
Venue: Seminar Hall, Department of Earth Sciences, Pondicherry University
Organization: HCL Foundation
Event Date: 6th March, 2020
Location: Pondicherry
The HCL Grant Pan-India Symposiums is an effort by HCL Foundation to bring together NGOs, Government, corporates, and policy makers on one platform, across India, such that they can interact, develop regional as well as sectoral understanding about Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and deliberate upon how it can contribute towards Nation Building. CSRBOX is the co-host for these symposiums.
Through these symposiums, the Foundation aims to inform the NGOs about HCL Grant, which is one of the most coveted institutionalized grants available in India, which identifies NGOs doing path-breaking work in rural development through an independent, robust and democratic process.
This is the 6th consecutive edition of HCL Grant where the total committed fund is INR 16.5 Crore. for projects in the thematic categories of Education, Health and Environment. With a commitment of INR 5 Cr. being awarded to the winning NGO in each thematic category for a 5 years project, the grant also rewards two finalists in each category with INR 25 lakhs for a 1-year project.
Please note that the grant application process will be open from the month of March, 2020. Visit either the websites of HCL Foundation or NGOBOX for the details related to HCL Grant, eligibility criteria and application process.
To participate in the HCL Grant Symposium in Pondicherry please fill the registration form by clicking on the below link and filling the form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfh4K4b4o5yL0TrUXzOowtFql8xJkxu9Q-499Pr1DHZDeOOtQ/viewform.
Venue: Seminar Hall, Department of Earth Sciences, Pondicherry University
Google Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/k8Q7d7UMxvhKV7ZD8
You can nominate maximum two delegates from your organisation including CEO/Director/Top leadership.
Agenda for the Symposium:
TIME
ACTIVITY
FACILITATOR
09:30-10:00 am
Registration and Welcome Tea
10:00-10:10 am
Welcome Address by Academic Host Institution
TBA
10:10-10:40 am
HCL Technologies and Foundation Overview
Ms. Nidhi Pundhir, Director, HCL Foundation
10:40-11:25 am
Evolving Compliances in CSR and NGO and Data and Figure on current CSR and NGO expectations
Mr. Nikhil Pant, Chief Development Officer, REACHA and Former Chief Programme Executive, National Foundation for CSR, IICA
Mr. Bhomik Shah, Founder and CEO, NGOBOX & CSRBOX
11:25-11:55 am
Interactive Discussion and Q&A with Participants
12:00-01:30 pm
HCL Grant Overview, Eligibility Criteria & Application Process
HCL Foundation Team
01:30-02:30 pm
Networking Lunch
02:30-03:30 pm
Panel Session on Policy Frameworks (Environment, Health, Education)
Panelists:
Moderator: Mr. Nikhil Pant, Chief Development Officer, REACHA and Former Chief Programme Executive, National Foundation for CSR, IICA
Dr. B. Ramakichenin, Director of Department of Agriculture and Animal Welfare, Government of Puducherry
Mr. Thiru P.T. Rudra Goud, Director of School Education, Government of Puducherry
Ms. Nidhi Pundhir, Director, HCL Foundation
To be announced
03:30-03:45 pm
Q&A with Participants and Panel Members
03:45-04:30 pm
HCL Grant Session – Selection & Non Selection Criteria
HCL Foundation Team
04:30-04:45 pm
Power of Fifth Estate – Experience Sharing by HCL Grant Recipients
TBA
04:45-05:15 pm
Q&A with Participants
05:15-05:30 pm
Networking Coffee/Tea
Please note
· There is no fee to attend this session.
· Participants have to carry valid government identity proof with them
· We encourage you to share this mail within your network of NGOs such that they can take advantage of this opportunity.
Full address: Seminar Hall, Department of Earth Sciences, Pondicherry University
For any queries related to this symposium, please write to us at vaidehi@csrbox.org, mark a cc to grants.hcl@gmail.com. You may call us at 8130050215
