HDFC Bank Signs MoU with Indian Air Force and CSC Academy; Launches Project HAKK

HDFC Bank, under its Parivartan initiative, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Air Force (IAF) and CSC Academy to launch Project HAKK (Hawai Anubhavi Kalyan Kendra). This initiative is designed to support defence pensioners, veterans, and their families by providing financial services, skill development, and economic inclusiveness. The MoU was signed in the presence of senior officials from HDFC Bank, the Indian Air Force, and CSC e-Governance Limited.

Key Highlights of Project HAKK and MoU

• Objective: To serve defence pensioners, veterans, and their families by providing financial services and skill development.
• Implementation: Initially, 25 centres will be established at Air Force units in New Delhi, Bengaluru, Gurgaon, Pune, Secunderabad, Guwahati, Jodhpur, Chandigarh, and other locations.

Support for Ex-Servicemen

• HDFC Bank will engage in economic inclusiveness for defence veterans and next of kin under its Parivartan programme.
• CSC Academy will provide training and skill development in financial products and services.

G2C & B2C Services Available (500+)

• Aadhaar services, NPS, PAN Card, passport applications.
• Utility bill collection, digital banking services.
• Pension settlement and support through SPARSH pension services.

Role of HDFC Bank

• Set up service centres to assist pensioners with pension and settlement-related issues.
• Provide access to HDFC Bank’s digital banking products and financial services.
• Offer financial training and support to ensure veterans’ economic stability.

Training and Support

• CSC Academy will train individuals managing service centres.
• A monthly monetary grant will be provided to them for the first year.

Dignitaries Present

• Air Marshal PK Ghosh AVSM – Air Officer in Charge Administration.
• Ms. Smita Bhagat – Group Head, HDFC Bank.
• Mr. Sanjay Rakesh – Chairman, CSC Academy.
• Air Vice Marshal Updesh Sharma VSM – Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Accounts & Air Veterans).
• Mr. Satyen Modi – Executive Vice President, HDFC Bank.
• Mr. Pravin Chandekar – CEO, CSC Academy.

Summary/Static	Details
Why in the news?	HDFC Bank Signs MoU with Indian Air Force and CSC Academy; Launches Project HAKK
Project Name	Project HAKK (Hawai Anubhavi Kalyan Kendra)
MoU Signed Between	HDFC Bank, Indian Air Force, CSC Academy
Objective	Provide financial services, skill development, and economic inclusiveness for defence veterans and their families
Under Which Programme?	HDFC Bank’s Parivartan initiative
Number of Initial Centres	25
Key Locations	New Delhi, Bengaluru, Gurgaon, Pune, Secunderabad, Guwahati, Jodhpur, Chandigarh
Services Offered	G2C & B2C services – Aadhaar, PAN, NPS, passport, bill payments, pension settlement
Role of CSC Academy	Train individuals for managing service centres
Support for Centre Managers	Monthly monetary grant for first year
Key Dignitaries Present	Air Marshal PK Ghosh, Smita Bhagat, Sanjay Rakesh, Air Vice Marshal Updesh Sharma, Satyen Modi, Pravin Chandekar
Key Benefit	Strengthening financial independence for veterans & their families