Initiatives complement the state’s sustainable development goals under the leadership of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
Expansion of green spaces through ‘City Forests’ across Pune, including Pune Central
Pune, October 2026: At a time when Maharashtra, under the leadership of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, is prioritising environmental conservation, education, healthcare and social development, HDFC Life is implementing various developmental initiatives across the state, including Pune, through its ‘Swaabhimaan’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme.
The company has invested ₹20.73 crore in Maharashtra over the last five years, benefiting more than 3,41,180 citizens through 48 projects. The initiative has placed special emphasis on expanding urban green spaces, education and community development in Pune.
Promoting the expansion of urban green spaces, including Pune Central
As part of its environmental conservation efforts, HDFC Life’s ‘City Forests’ initiative has helped develop 25 urban forests and two dense forests across Pune, Mumbai, Vasai-Virar, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Jalna.
Under the initiative, 98,380 saplings of native species have been planted across an area of more than 10.40 lakh square feet. The objective is to increase green cover in urban areas, conserve biodiversity and provide citizens with an environmentally friendly living environment. Such initiatives are strengthening efforts to expand green spaces across Pune, including Pune Central.
Contribution complements Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’s vision for development
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has accorded importance to environmental sustainability, modern infrastructure, education and healthcare as key pillars of the state’s development.
Private-sector CSR initiatives that complement the government’s development-oriented policies are also creating opportunities to bring about positive changes at the local level. Through its ‘Swaabhimaan’ initiative, HDFC Life is seeking to promote environmental conservation while providing opportunities in education, skill development, healthcare and livelihoods.
Investment of ₹7.81 crore in education and livelihoods
Over the last five years, 20 programmes have been implemented in Maharashtra in the education and livelihood sectors, involving an expenditure of ₹7.81 crore. More than 43,940 citizens have benefited from these initiatives.
Programmes have been undertaken in Pune, Baramati and Indapur, as well as Mumbai, Latur, Palghar and Nashik. These include improving anganwadi facilities, strengthening school infrastructure, promoting digital education, supporting children with special needs and enhancing financial literacy. Efforts have also focused on creating livelihood opportunities for farmers.
₹6.49 crore spent on healthcare and sanitation
In the healthcare and sanitation sectors, 17 programmes have been implemented over the last three years at a cost of ₹6.49 crore. More than 2.64 lakh citizens in Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai and Palghar have benefited from these initiatives.
The programmes focus on providing healthcare services to needy patients, supporting surgeries for children suffering from serious illnesses, improving maternal and child healthcare, and creating health awareness. Support has also been extended for the construction of 1,100 household toilets.
₹6.43 crore allocated to environmental initiatives
HDFC Life has spent ₹6.43 crore on environmental conservation initiatives in Maharashtra over the last five years. Through 11 programmes, more than 32,800 citizens have benefited.
Solar power projects with a combined capacity of 230.44 kW have been installed in 10 schools in Mumbai, Thane, Nanded and Chiplun, benefiting more than 1,400 students. Support has also been extended for the rejuvenation of Sendurwafa Lake at Sakoli, near Nagpur.
Through its ‘Swaabhimaan’ initiative, HDFC Life is seeking to contribute to sustainable social development in Maharashtra by integrating environmental conservation, educational development, healthcare facilities and employment-oriented livelihood opportunities.
