Proposals will be screened based on predefined eligibility criteria and selection matrix, by the governance partner, internal domain experts and CSR Council members. The review will include a mix of objective and subjective parameters such as governance, relevance of the problem and solution, potential impact and innovation, and others.

The top 10 NPOs would undergo detailed due diligence including field visits by members of local CSR Councils. At this stage, four NPOs will be recommended for Jury proceedings.

It will comprise a high-level panel of seven members from the HCLTech leadership, one client representative and one external domain expert, who will review shortlisted applications based on case presentations. The winner and two runners-up organizations will be selected.