At HDFC ERGO, our flagship CSR initiative Gaon Mera is rooted in the belief that quality education is the cornerstone of sustainable development. Focused on rural education and development, this program is designed to uplift the standard of education and sanitation in selected villages across India. Many government-run schools in rural areas face challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, lack of access to clean water, sanitation, electricity, and essential learning tools. Gaon Mera aims to bridge these gaps by investing in the reconstruction of government schools, transforming them into safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environments. The schools are built using the Building As Learning Aid (BaLA) framework—an innovative approach that integrates educational elements into the physical space to foster child-friendly, interactive learning. Each school is thoughtfully designed to ensure natural light, ventilation, and functionality. Incorporating facilities such as classrooms with desks and green boards, dedicated libraries, computer rooms, kitchens, and dining areas wherever possible, based on the school’s specific requirements and conditions. Gaon Mera is our commitment to supporting the Sustainable Development Goal of Quality Education by creating infrastructure that inspires learning and nurtures potential.

Through Niramaya, HDFC ERGO is committed to strengthening the rural healthcare ecosystem and delivering critical medical support to underserved communities. We work to upgrade public healthcare infrastructure, support cancer care in remote regions—including the North East—and sponsor life-saving surgeries such as bone marrow and cochlear transplants for children. Our mobile health units and teleclinics extend essential services to remote villages and tribal belts, improving last-mile access. By focusing on preventive care, early diagnosis, and medical interventions, Niramaya ensures that quality healthcare is not a privilege, but a right to be accessible to all.

Supath, our road safety initiative, is aimed at creating safer roads and saving lives. We adopt a multi-faceted approach encompassing infrastructure enhancement, awareness campaigns, and post-accident support. A key highlight is our partnership with Regional Transport Offices (RTOs), where we provide road safety training—including simulator-based learning—to new license applicants. By fostering responsible driving behavior and strengthening road safety infrastructure, Supath aligns with our vision of building safer communities and reducing road fatalities through meaningful, measurable interventions