Sun Pharma, WOTR to create over 5.2 billion litres of water harvesting capacity in rural Maharashtra
Pune: WOTR (Watershed Organisation Trust) has announced a pivotal partnership with Sun Pharma. The three-year programme aims to address the challenges of water security and climate change in the Ahmednagar and Beed districts of Maharashtra, by creating a water harvesting capacity of over 5.2 billion litres. With the project spanning nearly 30,000 hectares, reaching across 22 villages and impacting a population of 36,884 and 7,823 families, this alliance signifies a major stride in enhancing rural communities' resilience through efficient water harvesting and management practices.
Prakash Keskar, Executive Director of WOTR, stated, "This collaboration underscores WOTR's unwavering commitment to strengthening rural communities against the unpredictable variations of climate change. Our partnership with Sun Pharma is a significant step towards empowering these communities to better manage their water resources, ensuring the security of their livelihoods and enhancing their resilience to climate volatility."
"Sun Pharma believes that business and responsibility go hand-in-hand. The company is committed to leveraging its people, expertise, and networks to address the needs of the communities it serves and catalyse overall development. Lasting value can only be created if the right balance between the triple bottom lines of economic, environmental, and social is achieved. Sun Pharma is committed to making a positive, tangible impact on the communities. Through CSR and Sustainability Initiatives, Sun Pharma interventions address critical needs of rural people, which are sustainable over a period of time. The partnership with WOTR exemplifies Sun Pharma's commitment to serve the community and ensure sustainability," the Company stated.
The project will focus on water conservation, climate-resilient agriculture practices, capacity building for leveraging government schemes, and livestock development. These interventions are expected to manage the supply and demand of water effectively, including addressing behavioural aspects towards water use.
