On the occasion of National Youth Day, the 5th edition of Yuva Mela 2026 was held at Ramakrishna Mission, New Delhi, bringing together young achievers, thought leaders, educators, and institutions from across the country. The event celebrated the energy, innovation, and leadership potential of India’s youth, inspired by the timeless teachings and legacy of Swami Vivekananda.

As part of the programme, a special film on Yuva Kendra was unveiled, highlighting its vision and impact in empowering young minds. The event also witnessed the felicitation of outstanding youth changemakers for their contributions and commitment towards nation-building, making the occasion a truly inspiring celebration of youth excellence.

HCLTech Board of Directors spent time with local communities, witnessing HCLFoundation’s rural development work, under Samuday Programme. They experienced CSR work across various sectors such as agriculture and dairy, water and sanitation, education and STEM initiatives, health and nutrition, livelihoods, and clean energy, gaining a deeper understanding of the programme’s on-ground impact. 

The delegation was led by our Chairperson - Ms. Roshni Nadar Malhotra joined by Ms. Nishi Vasudeva, Mr. Deepak Kapoor, Mr. Simon John England, Ms. Vanitha Narayanan, Mr. Amitabh Kant, Ms. Bhavani Balasubramanian and accompanied by Dr. Nidhi Pundhir & Alok Varma.

Themed ‘Woven Stories: The Looms of Legacy’, the Conclave brought key stakeholders from across the handicraft and handloom ecosystem to celebrate, deliberate, and collaborate on shaping a sustainable and vibrant future for India’s artisans.

HCLFoundation, through Sports for Change, collaborated with the Paralympic Committee of India to equip elite para-athletes with high-performance gear and scholarships, enabling training excellence and supporting their journey to national and global platforms.

HCLFoundation and the National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy entered into a strategic partnership to enhance artisan livelihoods through skill development, digital and financial literacy, improved market access, and end-to-end support via the My E-Haat ecosystem.

HCLTech Grant celebrated its decade long journey with celebratory event and felicitation of Edition X winners. The event graced by the jury members and senior HCLTech leadership, saw coming together of NGO partners, SMEs and other important stakeholders.

10 Years Briefing Booklet and Impact Videos were also released on the occasion.