HDFC Bank Parivartan Excellence Awards, 2023

Recognizing projects that demonstrate strong design, effective implementation, and measurable outcomes across themes and geographies.

HDFC Bank Parivartan drives meaningful social change across India by partnering with organizations that work relentlessly to strengthen communities. The Parivartan Excellence Awards 2026 will recognize and celebrate projects that have delivered measurable outcomes for communities through consistent execution, innovation, and sustainable models.

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AWARD CATEGORIES

Projects must apply under one primary category based on the dominant strength of the initiative.

Category	Sub-Category	Description	Eligibility Criteria
Excellence Award	Impact	Projects that have demonstrated a measurable impact on communities.	Participating projects must have undergone a mandatory third‑party impact assessment completed by 31^st December 2025.
Rising Star Award	Innovation	Projects that demonstrate innovation in technology, delivery mechanisms, systems, unique models, effective resource utilization, community outreach, or behavior change approaches.	Project must have completed a minimum of 18 months as of 31^st December 2025.
Rising Star Award	Inclusion	Projects that enable participation of groups that face systemic barriers, including women, children, persons with disabilities, and individuals from socially and economically backward communities.	Project must have completed a minimum of 18 months as of 31^st December 2025.
Rising Star Award	Inaccessible Geographies	Projects implemented in geographically Inaccessible contexts, where distance, terrain, climate, or limited connectivity pose significant challenges to delivery and continuity.	Project must have completed a minimum of 18 months as of 31^st December 2025.
Rising Star Award	Implementation at Scale	Partners that demonstrate strong operational performance across large geographies or beneficiary volumes. These may include infrastructure, scholarships, or standardized service delivery programmes.	Active partners as of 31^st December 2025 who are operational in 6+ States.

Applicants are required to review the following documents before submitting their application:

APPLICATION PROCESS

Select the award category as intimated by the Parivartan Team.
Review terms and conditions.
Complete the online application form.
Provide supporting documentation where required.
Await shortlisting and jury evaluation.
Shortlisted participants will proceed to the presentation round with the jury.
Finalists will present to the Grand Jury.
Winners will be invited to the Awards Ceremony in Mumbai.

IMPORTANT DATES

Applications open: 16th February 2026
Applications close: 15th March 2026
Shortlisting announcement: April 2026
Presentation Round: April 2026
Grand Jury Round: May 2026
Award announcement: June 2026

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