Hinduja Foundation’s Jal Jeevan Initiative Restores 5 trillion Liters of Water, Benefits 5 Million People

Bengaluru: On World Water Day, the Hinduja Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the 110-year-old Hinduja Group, announced a remarkable milestone. Through its flagship Jal Jeevan initiative, the Foundation has positively impacted 5 million (50 lakh) people across more than 4,000 villages in 18 Indian states and Union Territories.

Achievements: Restoring Water, Reviving Communities

The Foundation’s Water Steward initiatives, which are recognized by all Hinduja Group companies, have successfully restored 5 trillion litres of water across 4 million (40 lakh) acres of agricultural land. Moreover, it has revived 100 lakes, rehabilitated 20,000 open wells, installed 765 check-dams for groundwater recharge, and provided 1.2 billion litres of safe drinking water.

Community-Driven Sustainable Solutions

Water security is one of India’s most pressing challenges, with demand projected to double by 2030,’’ said Paul Abraham, President, Hinduja Foundation. “At Hinduja Foundation, we champion community-driven, sustainable solutions because they build long-term resilience. Jal Jeevan is more than just a water initiative—it empowers communities to thrive. Ultimately, Water Stewardship is our champion cause, driving climate resilience and livelihood security.

Expanding Water Conservation Efforts

The Foundation continues to enhance water conservation and empower communities by promoting responsible water management policies. Key focus areas include:

• Access to Safe Drinking Water: Rooftop harvesting structures not only reduce water burden, especially for women in rural areas, but also foster women empowerment and livelihood opportunities.
  
• Restoration of Water Bodies: Efforts mainly focus on groundwater replenishment and increasing water storage capacity.
• Sustainable Agriculture: Large-scale watershed management, spring shed restoration, and support for wadi cultivation, sprinkler systems, and micro-irrigation significantly contribute to sustainable farming.

Notable Water Body Restoration Projects

Some of the Foundation’s most significant water restoration projects include:

• Nilgiri Wellington Wetland Restoration (in collaboration with the Indian Army)
• Ponds at State Reserve Police Force, Pune
• Heritage Stepwells: Restoration of the 1,000-year-old Hauz Shamshi stepwell in Delhi, Makarba Tank in Ahmedabad, Rani Moosi Sagar in Alwar, and Nawalkha Bawri in Jodhpur, Rajasthan

The Foundation is also engaged in extensive afforestation projects to further enhance India’s ecological resilience.

National and Global Recognition

The Hinduja Foundation’s Spring restoration project has been recognized by NITI Aayog as a key solution for restoring rivers originating in mountainous regions. Additionally, the UN CEO Water Mandate 100 Basin Program has acknowledged its contribution to the Ganga Basin restoration efforts.

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Impressive Jal Jeevan Impact Statistics Since 2018

To illustrate the scale of the Hinduja Foundation’s water stewardship achievements:

• Groundwater Recharge: Equivalent to 507 million water tankers
• Safe Drinking Water: 51 million 20-litre jerry cans dispensed
• Revived Agricultural Land: Area equivalent to 2,36,000 football fields
• Increased Water Holding Capacity: Equal to 52,466 Olympic-sized swimming pools

Active Across 18 Indian States

The Jal Jeevan program is active in 18 states, including Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Haryana, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Odisha, among others.

A Water-Secure Future

By leveraging the expertise of Hinduja Group companies, the Jal Jeevan initiative continues to transform water-stressed regions and pave the way toward a more water-secure, resilient, and sustainable future for India.

Learn more about Hinduja Foundation’s initiatives at Hinduja Foundation Official Website.