Topic: Rural Development

It was only when water scarcity ended that we could move forward in other areas.

A household that was, until a few years ago, an ordinary farming family now stands as a remarkable example of self-reliance built on solar power.

On just one-fourth of an acre, a couple in Rajasthan built a thriving farm, demonstrating a powerful model for sustainable livelihoods, biodiversity, and climate resilience.

Parmarth’s model strengthens climate resilience while simultaneously bolstering the sustainable livelihoods of villagers in Bundelkhand.

Community mobilization, led by women volunteers, is proving crucial in overcoming challenges and ensuring equitable access to tap water in rural India.

Uprooted by floods, the community of Maanpur Khurd is transforming its abandoned land into a ‘virasat van’ to build resilience against future disasters.

Gaya Prasad Gopal’s six-decade journey as a social activist brought land to 2500 landless households, championed water conservation, and fostered rural education.

Bhartendu Prakash chose a less-taken path, dedicating over five decades to serving villages, combining traditional wisdom with modern science for genuine development.

It is such women who will create the new India, a country based on equality of all sections of society.

BIWAL has offered a model that increases hope of farmers with just 1 to 4 acres of land by reducing their costs and increasing their net income, while also improving nutrition and health.