In a long-term partnership with the Hinduja Group, the Sustainable Water Management Project in Rajasthan has transformed the lives of over 2.74 lakh people across 173 villages in 5 districts over the past 7 years. The adoption of innovative water harvesting techniques, rejuvenation of traditional water bodies, and the implementation of efficient irrigation methods has marked a significant milestone in grassroots water stewardship and environmental sustainability.

Ambuja Foundation, a pan Indian social development organization dedicated to transforming rural communities has successfully undertaken multiple activities to play its part in the ‘Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign’ organized by the Central Government from 17th September to 2nd October. This initiative aims to reignite the spirit of collective action and community participation in cleanliness efforts across India.

When Ambuja Foundation, Ashok Leyland and Hinduja Foundation joined forces to improve the water situation in 5 villages of Alwar, Eastern Rajasthan, the men of the village denied that water was a problem. Tubewells used for irrigating crops had a 300-400 metre water accessibility and so they felt water was not a high priority.

Ambuja Foundation, in partnership with Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), have announced the Integrated Water Resource Development Project, an initiative aimed at combating water scarcity and soil salinization in the Gir forest and the coastal zones of Una and Gir Gadhada in Gujarat. This strategic collaboration will implement sustainable solutions that will positively impact the livelihoods of communities in the region.

In India, women-led nano enterprises are quietly reshaping the business landscape. Despite facing challenges like limited resources and navigating a dynamic market, these ventures, primarily run from homes, are thriving, with the majority operating outside the traditional brick-and-mortar model. Efforts to promote self-employment among women, particularly through home-based businesses, have intensified, with government and private initiatives offering schemes for credit, training, and incubation programs tailored to women, leading to an increase in nano enterprises.

Ambuja Foundation convened a pivotal event titled "Sustainable Watershed Management for Climate Resilience" in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh in March 2024. This one-day gathering served as a significant platform to illuminate the prevailing water dynamics in the region, the challenges faced, and underscores the critical nexus between water management and climate change impact.

In an innovative endeavor to address the pressing issue of water scarcity and to fortify the community's resilience against water-related vulnerabilities, as a part of its CSR initiative, Prince Pipes and Fittings Limited along with Ambuja Foundation has taken a significant stride by launching a comprehensive water harvesting project in Chomu district of Rajasthan. The initiative in association with Prince Pipes and Fittings Limited aims at reviving the non-functional, redundant water bodies, creating new water facilities and rejuvenating groundwater across the location.

Ambuja Foundation, known for its various efficient water management programs, today announced its partnership with IndusInd Bank to launch the integrated Water Resource Management Program (IWRMP) in the Mahad area of Raigad district in Maharashtra. The collaborative initiative aims to confront and address the various challenges concerning water and agriculture that prevail in nine different villages of the Gandhari Catchments Cluster in the region.

Climate change is here. Beyond doing everything we can to slow the pace of global warming, there is a need to adapt to, so that we can protect ourselves, our livelihoods, and our communities. While the case for adaptation is clear, many communities who are most vulnerable to climate change are actually the least able to adapt - they are poor and in developing countries already struggling to provide the basics, like healthcare and education!

Something different is afoot in Gir Somnath. An area prone to salinity and water scarcity, villagers across 15 villages have come together with Ambuja Foundation to enhance their water literacy and security.

Ambuja Foundation organized a closed door event to discuss ‘what works in rural drinking water governance’ in India, in collaboration with the National Jal Jeevan Mission Professor Chair, Centre for Water Policy and Governance, and Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai. The event included key experts working on water from Government, NGOs, Corporates and consultants.

In the arid landscapes of Rajasthan, India, a crisis silently unfolds—that of dwindling water sources and the slow but sure desertification of land that was once fertile. While some parts of the world grapple with the threat of melting glaciers and rising sea levels, the communities here face a different battle. One that is characterized by parched lands, cracked earth, acute water scarcity and relentless droughts. And the story has been repeating with increasing intensity, year after year!