Project Sector  : Rural Development

Implementing Partners:  Abhinav, Abhyuday Sanstha, Action for Food Production (AFPRO), Action for Social Advancement, Aga Khan Rural Support Programme India, Ambuja Cement Foundation, Anarde Foundation, Aroh Foundation, BAIF Development Research Foundation, Centre for Advance Research and Development, Community Advancement & Rural Development Society, Family Health India, FXB India Suraksha, Gram Vikas Gramalaya Trust, Gram Vikas Trust (GVT), Gramya Vikash Mancha, Haritika, Indo Global Social Service Society, Integrated Development Foundation, Kalptaru Vikas Samiti, KGVK, Krushi Vikas Va Gramin Prashikshan Sanstha, Myrada, Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra, Navrachana Mahila Vikas Trust, Network for Enterprise Enhancement and Development Support (NEEDS), Participatory Action for Community Empowerment, Peoples Action for National Integration, S M Sehgal Foundation, Sahbagi Shikshan Kendra, Sai Jyoti Gramodoyog Samaj Seva Samiti, Sanjeevani Institute for Empowerment and Development, Share Society to Heal Aid Restore Educate, Shikhar Yuva Manch, Shramik Bharti, Society for Action in Community Health, Vikalp, Voluntary Association for People Service, Vrutti Livelihood Center, Watershed Organisation Trust, Yuva Rural Association, YUVA Unstoppable,

The continuing urbanization of India has indeed expanded opportunities for people. However, one cannot overlook the great decline that our agricultural sector has suffered. One of the many millions that had fallen victim to this hardship is Tukojirao Patil, a farmer from Jalgaon, Maharashtra. The lack of rainfall was plaguing his village with acute water shortage. The soil deprived of moisture, caused crop failure year after year thereby plummeting Patil to extreme poverty. Determined to bring about change, HDFC Bank Parivartan along with a local NGO partner, KVGPS, developed the village under its Holistic Rural Development Program (HRDP). Measures to tackle the drought by constructing 31 ground water recharge structures were implemented; improving the water levels and helping the village get back the water it was once rich with.

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