Inadequate access to safe drinking water and proper sanitation facilities further increases the vulnerability of the local population, impacting health and overall quality of life. Agriculture struggles with low productivity and limited resources, while women face barriers to empowerment and income opportunities. Moreover, communities continue to struggle with low income-generating opportunities and limited awareness or access to government welfare schemes, hindering their path to sustainable development.
Communities are being empowered to tackle local water issues, via Ambuja Foundation’s water program which includes a focus on drip irrigation. There is a focus preparing each village for water security and on water budgeting. Awareness is being generated on the efficient use of surface and groundwater, whilst educating people on the need for rainwater harvesting for recharge. Additionally, handpumps have been installed in villages to reduce the drudgery of women.
farmers with drip irrigation systems
Hand pumps installed
people engaged in water program
Water Minar
Water Quality Tests conducted
Awareness Campaigns
Check Dam Construction
Traditional Ponds Renovated
Soak Pits and Hand pump Platforms Constructed
Water Purification System Installed
Village-Level Institutions Formed & Strengthened
Ambuja Foundation has been actively working to enhance the income of marginal farmers by promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Over 16 farmers have adopted banana cultivation as a high-value crop, while 186 farmers have been sensitized on the benefits of green manuring to improve soil health and productivity. The Foundation continues to build farmers’ capacities through regular collaboration with local Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) and the Department of Agriculture. In addition, Ambuja Foundation is facilitating access to various government schemes and providing training on modern and traditional farming techniques. The ongoing promotion of millets and natural farming practices further reflects the Foundation’s commitment to eco-friendly, climate-resilient agriculture and holistic rural development.
solar fencing machine installated
Solar Street Light
using safety equipment
Educated on Horticulture
introduced with New Farm Technologies
Farmer Clubs
Farmer Machinery banks
Ambuja Foundation’s Women empowerment program in UP, empowers women through financial inclusion and links them with income generation opportunities. By working with SHGs, the program aims to boost household incomes and also contribute towards development of the area.
SHGs
Opened Bank Accounts
Common Facility Centers (CFCs)
women associated with community investment fund
women linked with Government Schemes
women in Livelihood promotion
Ambuja Foundation’s integrated health program incorporates preventive and promotive aspects of health with a strong focus on malnutrition, menstrual hygiene and WASH, among women and children. Ambuja Foundation supports Anganwadi centres for better nutrition and health status of children, harnessing the help of field health volunteers. Ambuja Foundation has installed 17 sanitary napkin vending machines and 10 incinerators in AWCs, schools and PHCs for promoting menstrual hygiene and management.
NCD (HB/Sugar & Hypertension) Screening Camps
Beneficiaries reached
children screened
children referred to Nutrition Resource Center
Awareness sessions on NCD
There are 4 Skill & Entrepreneurship Development Institutes (SEDIs) currently operational in Gautam Budha Nagar (Dadri, Greater Noida), Lucknow, Varanasi districts. The objective of the program is to make youth employable through skill-based training and provide them with gainful employment or self-employment. Through these SEDIs we are training around 2000 youths every year, in different trades like Assistant Electrician, General Duty Assistant, AC Repair Technician, Sewing Machine Operator, Assistant Beauty Therapist, Microfinance Executive & Future Skills.
Youth Trained
Placed
Placement rate
In Uttar Pradesh, Ambuja Foundation is supporting 112 Government Schools across the districts of Agra, Varanasi, Mirzapur, Gautam Buddha Nagar and Ayodhya to enhance the overall learning environment for children. The initiative focuses on developing smart classrooms equipped with digital learning tools and providing essential infrastructure support, including improved seating arrangements, well-stocked libraries, and better WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) facilities. Through this holistic approach, the Foundation aims to create a more engaging, inclusive, and healthy educational experience for students, especially in rural and underserved areas.
students reached on Digital Learning
water filter setup
Libraries setup
Digital Classrooms setup
WASH Facilities setup
Activity Corners setup
Science Labs setup
Individuals trained in Digital Literacy
Introduced in 2018, the Dadri Malnutrition Program is targeting 5500 children in the 0 to 6 months, 7 to 24 months and 3 to 6 years age groups to improve their health indicators and overall nutritional status. Harnessing 6 core pillars, the program focuses on skill development of health care workers, infrastructure development at Anganwadi Centres, community sensitisation, referral of children to NRC and monitoring.
What started as a pilot program in 16 Anganwadi Centres across 6 villages, has scaled to 100 Anganwadis in 30 villages, after the initial success of the grassroots malnutrition program. Working with children, pregnant and lactating mothers, and adolescents, the program is impacting 16,556 beneficiaries.
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Gulshan's husband lost his eyesight due to the after effects of COVID-19 leaving them helpless as the only earning member. She had two daughters to look after and also needed the funds to complete their education. Gulshan heard about a stitching group starting in her village through which she could earn an income. She immediately joined in and now stitches uniforms for students and dresses and suits. Tables have turned for Gulshan as she is now the breadwinner of the family and is able to fund her children's education.
Urmila Devi, a spirited woman from Ghoghari village in Pindra block of Varanasi district, is a true example of quiet resilience. Her husband works in a small-scale factory, but his earnings were never quite enough to meet the family’s needs. Sometimes, when the family needed it the most, money didn’t arrive on time. Urmila owned a goat, but lacked proper knowledge about vaccination and disease management. Everything began to change when she learned about the goat-based livelihood program by Ambuja Foundation. In October 2024, Urmila received 4 goats under the program, following hands-on training in goat rearing along with other women beneficiaries. Just eight months later, her small initiative began to bloom. With the birth of new kids, Urmila now owns 10 goats. She cares for them with love and attention — often saying she looks after the baby goats like her own children. Today, Urmila owns goats’ worth around ₹50,000, and more importantly, she has built a livelihood that gives her dignity, purpose, and the power to contribute to her family's wellbeing.