Event Details

On July 9, 2026, HCLFoundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Urban Development Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh. The collaboration aims to advance sustainable waste management practices in three cities: Hardoi, Prayagraj, and Agra, in line with the Swachh Bharat Mission.

Specific Initiatives

As part of the My Clean City program, HCLFoundation donated 10 E-drain carts and 10 E-garbage loaders to the Hardoi Nagar Palika Parishad, which were officially flagged off. Additionally, three reverse vending machines were unveiled. The foundation has also undertaken city beautification in Hardoi through wall art and plans to develop three markets and three wards in the city as model markets and model wards.

Program Background and Impact

My Clean City, launched in 2018, is HCLFoundation's flagship program redefining urban sanitation in Noida and Greater Noida. The program expanded to Agra, Hardoi, and Prayagraj in FY26. Key achievements include:

  • 750,000 citizens sensitized on positive waste behavior
  • 100,000+ stakeholders trained on waste management practices
  • 22,000+ tons of waste managed
  • 3,500+ school students engaged through MCC Waste Champions Club

Management Commentary

Alok Varma, Project Director of Samuday and My Clean City at HCLFoundation, stated the partnership will strengthen efforts in the three new cities with focus on technology inclusion and innovative solutions.

Anuj Kumar Jha (IAS), Secretary of Urban Development Department and State Mission Director of Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban), emphasized the department's vision of building cleaner, healthier, and sustainable cities through collaborative action.

Corporate Context

HCLFoundation delivers the corporate social responsibility agenda of HCLTech in India, with programs focused on education, sports, health and sanitation, skill development, environment, and disaster management. The foundation has positively impacted over 8.5 million lives to date.

HCLTech is a global technology company with over 227,000 people across 60 countries and consolidated revenues of $14.7 billion for the 12 months ending March 2026.