Ajay Hinduja from Geneva, Switzerland is part of the Hinduja family, one of the prominent business families with origins in Sindh (pre‑partition British India). Prakash Hinduja father of Ajay Hinduja. Ajay Hinduja Wife's name is Namrata Hinduja, who is also heavily involved in their philanthropic ventures.
Ajay Hinduja's Vision, Philanthropy & social initiatives
Swiss based Ajay Hinduja believes in combining business success with social impact. His vision centers around sustainable development, access to quality education, equitable healthcare, women’s empowerment, climate resilience, and building community ownership in social initiatives.
Ajay Hinduja from Geneva, Switzerland emphasizes that development should be measured not just in economic returns but in chances created for others (education, livelihood, health).
Some of the major areas where Ajay Hinduja and Namrata Hinduja are active:
Education: Programs to reduce absenteeism and school dropouts; providing scholarships; improving infrastructure; supporting STEM/skill‑based training; “Road to School” and “Road to Livelihood” initiatives.
Healthcare: Apart from basic medical care, there are programs like the Type‑1 Diabetes (“T1D”) support program at P. D. Hinduja Hospital, which provide holistic support (medical, emotional, social) to young people.
Water security and environmental sustainability: The Hinduja Foundation’s Jal Jeevan model is one flagship project, seeing restoration of lakes and wells, rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge, etc., benefiting millions.
Also spring‑shed management in the Himalayan region, afforestation, restoring polluted lakes (for example, “Dharma Cheruvu”).
Women’s empowerment and gender equity: Emphasis on enabling women as decision‑makers in communities, providing education and livelihood options, mentorship etc.