In many regions of India, Open Defecation is still perceived to be an acceptable and harmless practice. Unlike skill development or micro irrigation, sanitation is not seen as an investment which would create revenue.

Farmers in Sankrail are capitalising on market fluctuations by harnessing rain-shelters and scaffolding to grow vegetables in the off-season; increasing crop income by 128% (Scaffolding) and 45% (rain-shelters) as a result.

With a proven strength in mobilizing and building the capacity of farmers, it was a natural fit when the Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR), on the lookout for a partner to operate the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in Kodinar, Gujarat, commissioned Ambuja Foundation to take up the mantle.

Ambuja Foundation was honoured to have the new Managing Director and CEO of Ambuja Cement Limited <b>Mr Bimlendra Jha</b> as the guest of honour during a Community Interaction and celebration of 'International Women's Day' at Rabriyawas, Rajasthan.

Ambuja Foundation's Pashu Sakhi, Chaya Mondal received the Krishak Samman Award during the Mati Utsab Function in Murshidabad where she was awarded Rs. 25,000 for her efforts in the Goat Based Livelihood Programme in Farakka, West Bengal. Chaya was recognised for her work; treating over 164 goats in her village and for actively creating awareness on goat health in her community.

927 farmers are embracing the use of cow dung and urine to replace costly chemical inputs which impact soil health, and to increase their yield and profitability - thanks to a series of trainings and exposure visits facilitated by Ambuja Foundation.

Once a part of subsistence farming, rice is now helping farmers in West Bengal prosper!

For the first time in India, Farmers are selling Cotton directly on MCX, and earning a profit!

Maharaja Gaj Singh of Marwar (Jodhpur) paid a visit to Ambuja Foundation's Skill &amp; Entrepreneurship Development Institute in Nagaur, Rajasthan in February, to interact with the trainees - who had made a lasting impression showcasing their hospitality skills at Nagaur's World Sacred Spirit Festival.

The Indian Council for Agricultural Research KVK (Krishi Vigyan Kendra) Mansa, Punjab honored Ambuja Foundation as the <i>Best NGO</i> working in the cotton sector.

Ambuja Foundation places a large focus on 'gender balance' across its programs. Whether it is ensuring women farmers are engaged in their Agricultural Livelihoods program or breaking gender stereotypes through Skill Training, Ambuja Foundation has worked hard to create a balance for women across its program.

Event planning is under away at Ambuja Foundation locations, in order to celebrate women in our communities on International Women's Day. From multi-cultural events to guest lectures by expert advisors, International Women's Day,