Mumbai :
Godrej Properties Ltd. (GPL), one of India’s leading real estate
developers, has announced the launch of a
new labour Initiative, Godrej SAHYOG, a structured mental health and well-being
programme aimed at supporting construction workers across its project sites.
Following a six-month pilot conducted across six
construction sites in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, where over 2,000 workers
were engaged through structured psycho-education, the initiative will now be
rolled out across 79 identified construction sites, reaching approximately 30,000
workers in key markets including Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune,
Hyderabad, Kolkata, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh.
Commenting on the launch, Pirojsha Godrej,
Executive Chairperson, Godrej Properties, said, “India’s growth is being
shaped every day by millions who build our cities and infrastructure. Caring
for the well-being of those who build the nation is not just a business
responsibility; it is a societal imperative. Through Godrej SAHYOG, we are
seeking to recognise the dignity of labour and ensure that mental health
support becomes an integral part of how we think about inclusive growth and
nation building.”
The programme is being implemented in partnership with
1to1 Help, a leading provider of professional mental health services with a
strong presence across Indian cities.
The programme addresses the emotional, psychological,
and social well-being of site workers, many of whom migrate far from their
families and traditional support systems. Through 24/7 access to trained mental
health professionals, the initiative offers consistent, confidential, and
stigma-free support. Interventions include monthly on-site group sessions,
personalised one-on-one counselling, and a round-the-clock audio-visual
helpline for counselling and crisis support.
Gaurav Pandey, Managing Director & CEO, Godrej
Properties, added, “At
Godrej Properties, building homes also means taking responsibility for the
people who build them. Many of our site workers live far from their families
and familiar support systems. Godrej SAHYOG is an acknowledgement of their
lived reality and a commitment to creating construction sites that are not just
efficient, but also humane, supportive, and respectful.”
Highlighting the impact of the pilot, Dr Divyang
Doshi, Chief Medical Officer, Godrej Industries Group, said, “Construction
workers often operate outside formal mental health support systems, which can
intensify stress over time. During the pilot, structured group sessions and
confidential counselling helped normalise conversations, build trust, and
enable early intervention. Partnering with 1to1 Help allows us to deliver
professional, clinically informed support directly at the workplace, where
access matters most.”
External studies in India have highlighted that a
significant proportion of migrant construction workers experience psychological
distress linked to prolonged separation from families and limited access to
formal support systems, an issue often under-addressed in traditionally
safety-led site ecosystems.
Godrej SAHYOG marks an important progression in the
company’s approach to workplace wellbeing, moving beyond a traditional focus on
physical safety to a more holistic model that integrates mental health
awareness, emotional wellbeing, and access to professional care.
Launched at Godrej City Panvel in presence of the
entire labour team and Megha Goel, Chief Human Resources Officer, Godrej
Properties Limited; Sandeep Navlakhe, Chief Operations Officer, Godrej
Properties Limited; V Swaminathan, Corp Audit & Assurance, Godrej
Industries Group; Ajay Bhatt, Group Head, Corporate Services, Godrej Industries
Group, Dr Divyang Doshi, Chief Medical Officer, Godrej Industries Group, and Kunal
Ashok, Chief Growth Officer, 1 to1 Help the
programme reinforces Godrej Properties’ long-term commitment to inclusive,
people-centric development and responsible business practices.