Godrej Properties launches Godrej SAHYOG, a mental health initiative for construction workers

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.