Seeing programs in action brings their impact to life. Recently, representatives from several corporate and institutional partners visited Ambuja Foundation project sites across India, interacting with communities, farmers, students, and local stakeholders. These visits not only offered partners first-hand insights into ongoing initiatives but also reinforced confidence in programs that have been developed and refined over time to deliver meaningful results where they are needed most.
Ambuja Foundation and NABARD
A group of 35 NABARD delegates include all the District Development Managers (DDM) of NABARD, Maharashtra including the Chief General Manager Ms. Reshmi Darad, GM Mr. Pradeep Parate and other regional delegates visited our programs in Chandrapur interacting with our SEDI trainees, program activities, innovations and possible collaborations for projects in Maharashtra.
The Ropar team also welcomed NABARD representatives, including Dr. Ajay Kumar Sood (Deputy Managing Director), Mr. Vinod Arya (Chief General Manager, NABARD Punjab), and Mr. Borigadda Ramesh Babu (Chief General Manager, NABARD Punjab), along with Mr. Abhimanyu Malik (IAS), Assistant Commissioner-cum-Field Officer, Punjab, and Mr. Shiv Charan Sharma, Unit Head, Ambuja Cements.
The group visited the Bari Village Watershed Project, Punjab’s first watershed initiative, currently in its third year of full-scale execution (2023–2027). The project includes trenches, gabions, gully plugs, recharge pits, farm ponds, waste weirs, plantations, and demonstration activities, strengthening water conservation and groundwater recharge. Active community participation, strong SHG involvement, and visible ownership highlighted the project’s effective implementation.
Ambuja Foundation and Prince Pipes
Mr. Parag Chheda visited project sites in Jobner, Rajasthan - interacting directly with farmers to understand the impact of the water and agriculture initiative, which started in Jobner and Chomu in 2023 and expanded to Haridwar, Uttarakhand, in 2025. During the visit, inspiring women farmers were felicitated for their contributions to income generation and community progress.
Ambuja Foundation and IndusInd Bank
CSR representative Akhlaque visited Raipur Block, Beawar District, Rajasthan, to review the Sustainable Water Management Project supported by IndusInd Bank. He met Village Development Committees, beneficiaries, and community members to discuss improvements in water access, agricultural productivity, and rural livelihoods. The visit included a tour of the plantation site and irrigation water tank, underscoring the project’s role in promoting groundwater recharge, efficient irrigation, and resilience in rural communities.
Ambuja Foundation and HDFC Bank
Mr. Abhishek Samadhiya inaugurated the 10th GDA batch at SEDI Varanasi, motivating students through interaction and guidance. HDFC representatives also visited HRDP projects in Charki Dadri (Haryana) and Ayodhya (UP), observing Smart School setups, Village Resource Centres, and primary school facilities. The team praised the quality and credibility of Ambuja Foundation’s interventions and their contribution to education and community infrastructure.
In Moga, the HDFC monitoring team reviewed IGA training groups, CFC centres, and village development committee activities, appreciating the positive changes achieved. Mr. Arvind Singh, Regional Head, also visited the ongoing Organic Project in Roorkee, engaging with FPOs, farmers, and processing units to understand business development and project-level impacts.
Ambuja Foundation and Tata Motors
Tata Motors representatives conducted an internal assessment in the IVDP Dholka Project Catchment Area, interacting with SHG leaders, frontline health workers, Panchayat members, youth beneficiaries of SEDI programs, and school education stakeholders. The team noted the strong community involvement, high-quality implementation, and visible progress across health, education, and skill development programs.
Ambuja Foundation and Voltas
The Voltas CSR team visited health and education projects in Sanand, Gujarat. They inaugurated a new smart class, observed reading promotion programs, and engaged with Anganwadi workers, ICDS supervisors, and health beneficiaries. They also reviewed school infrastructure, kitchen gardens, and MHM sessions, appreciating the strong community participation and effective execution of interventions in early childhood, maternal health, and education.
Learning from Visits
These partner visits provided a unique opportunity to witness programs in action, gather community feedback, and validate on-ground impact. They highlight the confidence that investee partners have in Ambuja Foundation’s initiatives — programs that have been refined over time to reach the communities that need them most. Each interaction reinforces the importance of collaboration, evidence-based implementation, and sustained engagement in achieving meaningful, long-term outcomes.
