Jal Kavach
Our water conservation and management initiative, 'Project Jal Kavach', aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which emphasize the importance of sustainable water resource management for the well-being of communities and the environment. In Hindi, ‘jal’ means water; while ‘kavach’ means a shield and symbolizes protection. Our Jal Kavach initiatives have enabled us to achieve water neutrality and progress to a water-positive footprint.
Through Project Jal Kavach, we have undertaken a series of rainwater harvesting efforts to improve water availability across rural regions. Across Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Goa, we have developed over 230 water conservation structures, helping harvest more than 1 million KL of water. Through interventions such as check dams, farm ponds, recharge systems, and stream restoration, we are strengthening water security and enhancing community resilience
The Spring Shed Revival Project in Sikkim is a landmark initiative focused on revitalizing critical springs that form the lifeline of local communities and ecosystems. By restoring spring-fed water sources and strengthening watershed resilience, the project aims to secure sustainable water access while supporting biodiversity and community well-being.
Through Project Jal Kavach, we are enhancing water security by creating and strengthening sustainable water resources, improving access to safe drinking water, and supporting community well-being. Reliable water availability also helps farming communities improve productivity and strengthen their livelihoods.
By creating and strengthening water resources, Project Jal Kavach helps address water scarcity, including access to safe drinking water, and improves the quality of life of the communities we support. The initiative also benefits a large number of farmers by increasing assured seasonal irrigation coverage. Enhanced water availability leads to improved agricultural productivity, resulting in better crop yields and sustained livelihoods for farming communities, particularly during the post-monsoon period.
