It has been 5 years since the launch of the Sustainable Development Goals. And whilst all of the Goals are important, SDG 6 (ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all) is of primary importance - because the health, food security, and the state of livelihoods in the country, hinge on our ability to provide water and sanitation for all.

Cyclone Tauktae, an extremely severe cyclonic storm, erupted as a tropical disturbance in the Arabian sea and travelled up the coast of Kerala, Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra - finally making landfall in Gujarat, displacing over 2,00,000 people.

On the occasion of International Women's Day celebrated on 8th March worldwide, Ambuja Foundation saw many women beneficiaries awarded for their exemplary work in bringing transformation to the communities.

In the early 2000’s, farmers in the tribal belt on the border of Telengana - Chandrapur were at the mercy of local money lenders, who monopolised the cotton market – often refusing to pay market rates for crops and pushing the already marginal farmers further into poverty.

58% of India’s population depends on Agriculture as the primary source of livelihood. However, it contributes to only about 18% of the country’s GDP.

The future of farming hangs in the balance, where the average age of an Indian farmer was 50.1years, and only 1.2% of rural youth aspire to be farmers, according to the Annual Status of Education Report (2017) which surveyed 30,000 youth across the country.

In a stimulating conversation with Thrive, J.P. Tripathi – DGM and vertical head for Agriculture at Ambuja Foundation reveals the most significant risks to agricultural livelihoods in India and how Ambuja Foundation has been addressing these risks.

On the occasion of World Water Day, celebrated worldwide on 22nd March 2021, Ambuja Foundation organized a webinar focused on ‘Valuing Water’ with speakers and community representatives sharing insights on the importance of water for us and future generations. Along with the community members, Ms. Pearl Tiwari, Director & CEO, Ambuja Foundation and Mr. Shyam Sundar Paliwali, Padma Shree Awardee, were also a part of the event.

Under the Gramya Vikas Nidhi – Sanction, Ambuja Foundation was provided grant assistance from NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) for implementing the ‘Employability through Skill Initiative Project

The Rupnagar Producer Company was recently adjudged the best performing FPO out of 103 FPOs in Punjab – making it the second time they have taken away this award.

“In the online world, a start-up that has a valuation of more than a billion dollars is referred to as a ‘unicorn’.

Halfway between Jodhpur and Bikaner, on the edge of the Thar Desert, lies the city of Nagaur. Its main industries include spices and tourism, and youth in the area primarily turn to agriculture for jobs and a future.