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Discover VIKAS CFD Ahmedabad office, a grassroots organisation dedicated to holistic development in Gujarat. Home: Welcome Waves are inspiring not because they rise and fall, but because each time they fall they never fail to rise again -Ralph Waldo Emerson Our Journey VIKAS Centre for Development began its journey addressing urban challenges, focusing on marginalized communities in informal settlements. Over time, it recognized the interconnectedness of rural and urban issues, particularly the root causes of migration and resource exploitation. This led to its transition into rural development in Jambusar taluka, Bharuch district, Gujarat. Engaging with marginalized groups, VIKAS tackled natural resource degradation, poverty, and unemployment through community-driven initiatives. Read More What's New Recognitions In Media Impact Makers at COP29 Winner of HSMA 2024 Actionist at COP28 Impact Makers at COP29 1/3 GGWG recognised GST exemption for Mangroves Sabras GGWG recognised 1/7

< Back PANI Sustaining Water, Enriching Life, Transforming Futures The Pani Initiative empowers rural communities, particularly in water-scarce regions like Bharuch district, to sustainably manage and develop water resources through participatory governance. It tackles critical challenges such as recurring droughts, salinity, and social inequities in water access, ensuring the availability of potable water and improving environmental quality. A central component of the initiative is the formation of village-level committees to enable community-driven decision-making for water resource management. These committees are pivotal in planning, implementing, and maintaining interventions such as pond redevelopment, grey water management, rainwater harvesting pits, and rooftop rainwater harvesting systems. The redevelopment of a village pond in Luvara village serves as a pilot project. This initiative combines environmental restoration with community participation, promoting sustainable water use, enhanced groundwater recharge, and socio-economic benefits. Methodology for Implementation The Pani Initiative adopts a holistic, participatory approach emphasizing community empowerment and long-term sustainability. The process begins with mobilizing and raising awareness among stakeholders, including panchayats, marginalised groups, and women, to ensure inclusive participation. Campaigns highlight the importance of water conservation, equitable access, and environmental sustainability. Village-level committees, representing diverse demographics, are formed to oversee planning, implementation, and maintenance. These committees receive training in technical aspects, governance, and conflict resolution, fostering local leadership and ownership. Through participatory planning, communities identify water-related challenges and co-develop solutions, such as pond redevelopment, grey water management, rainwater harvesting pits, rooftop rainwater harvesting, and groundwater recharge. Implementation focuses on infrastructure development, including pond redevelopment with features like stone pitching, slope correction, and safety railings. Additional improvements, such as solar street lights, walkways, and tree plantations, enhance usability, environmental quality, and the micro-climate. Community members actively contribute through sweat equity, strengthening engagement. Social inclusion is integral, addressing caste-related inequities and involving marginalized groups. Women play a central role in decision-making due to their significant responsibility for household water management. Livelihood opportunities are generated during project execution and sustained through better water availability for agriculture and livestock. Sustainability is ensured through regular monitoring and infrastructure upkeep by village committees, supported by capacity-building sessions. Partnerships with government schemes like the Swachh Bharat Mission provide funding and technical assistance. Periodic evaluations promote transparency, accountability, and adaptability, fostering a self-reliant and water-secure community. This comprehensive methodology ensures the Pani Initiative addresses immediate water scarcity challenges while building long-term resilience and socio-economic well-being in rural communities. Project Gallery Partners Partners of the Pani Initiative play a vital role in driving sustainable water resource management and community empowerment through collaborative action and shared expertise. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Impact of the Initiative The Pani Initiative has revitalized water-scarce villages by enhancing groundwater recharge, increasing water body levels, and ensuring access to potable water. It has strengthened local institutions, enriched biodiversity, and promoted greenery through tree plantations and ecosystem restoration. These efforts have improved livelihoods, reduced migration, and fostered resilient, sustainable rural communities. 1/1

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Discover how the Vikas CFD Foundation works to transform lives and create sustainable change. We work in Jambusar, Vagra of Bharuch District; Olpad of Surat district; Anand of Khambhat district and Mansa of Gandhinagar district Home: Welcome Improving the environment is the key to improving the livelihoods, and vice versa Our Governance Our Philosophy Our Pillars Our Vision The broad areas of engagement include improving the environment and ecological balance, natural resource development, livelihoods & enterprise advancement, education, health, water and sanitation. Our Mission To improve the quality of life of the marginalized communities of Gujarat through planning and implementing development programs which link needs of the communities and resources of the state and industries. Geographical Coverage At present VIKAS works in villages of Vagra, Amod and Jambusar talukas of Bharuch district, Patdi & Dhrangadhara talukas of Surendranagar district, Kutchh and Banaskantha districts of Gujarat. The organization works with about 6000 marginalized families living in 40 villages of Vagra Taluka, 15 villages of Jambusar Taluka of Bharuch District and about 15 villages in Dhrangadhra and Patdi Taluka of Surendranagar District. Branches Seeded VIKAS Centre for Development has strategically seeded regional offices to ensure proximity to the ground and effective implementation of its projects. These field offices play a crucial role in connecting with local communities, enabling smoother operations and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. With its registered office in Ahmedabad, VIKAS extends its reach through branches in Olpad, Khambhat, Vagra, Jambusar, Mansa, and Mundra.