MUMBAI (India CSR): Group Legrand India, a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure, proudly announces the inauguration of its Water Table Recharge Project in Bore, Pune. This initiative aims to enhance groundwater availability in the villages of Wada in Palghar and Bore in Pune.
Boosting Water Availability
The Water Table Recharge Project continues to recharge 50 community borewells, with an expected annual recharge of 10 Crore liters of water every year, significantly improving the water supply in these regions. This initiative will ensure a sustainable and reliable water source for over 2,500 direct beneficiaries, primarily from tribal and farmer communities. By improving both the quantity and quality of water, the project will help reduce water scarcity, improve health, increase agriculture yield and ease the daily burden of water collection.
Challenges Faced by Villagers
The tribal and farming communities in these regions face immense challenges due to depleting groundwater levels and rainfall variability. These issues have led to severe water scarcity, forcing villagers to walk over 2 kilometers daily to access clean water. The lack of reliable water sources has not only impacted their health and agriculture but also added to their daily burden.
Innovative Recharge Solution
To address these challenges, Group Legrand India, in collaboration with the Third Planet Foundation, has deployed an innovative and patented water table recharge solution developed by Urdhvam Environmental Technologies Pvt. Ltd. This method revives low-yielding borewells, accelerating a natural process that would typically take decades.
Impact on Local Farmers
Omkar Tukaram Malusare, a young farmer, expressed his gratitude to the Legrand Team, stating, “Earlier, we had only half an hour of water for the farms, but now we have uninterrupted 3-4 hours of water even in summers. This has made a huge difference in our lives.”
Project Inauguration Event
The project was inaugurated by Abida Aneez, VP-CSR, Group Legrand India, in the presence of the villagers and attended by Group Legrand India employees.
Group Legrand India remains committed to making a positive impact on the communities it serves through innovative and sustainable solutions.
Focus on Sustainability
Group Legrand India is deeply committed to creating a sustainable and equitable future. Through its social initiatives, the company actively supports projects in education, healthcare, skill development, environmental protection, and disaster relief. The Water Table Recharge Project is a key step toward reinforcing environmental sustainability and ensuring access to clean water for all.
Leadership’s Perspective
Speaking about the project, Abida Aneez, VP-CSR, Group Legrand India, commented, “At Legrand, we recognize our responsibility to address critical societal challenges. Access to water is a fundamental right, and through this project, we aim to provide a sustainable solution to a growing crisis. By leveraging advanced technology and community partnerships, we are improving water access and empowering local communities with a lifeline for a better future.”
Sustainability Goals Ahead
With a strong emphasis on sustainable innovation, Legrand continues to drive positive social and environmental impact through its business and CSR initiatives. As part of its broader sustainability goals, Legrand has pledged to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050, a commitment validated by SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative). With the Water Table Recharge Project, Legrand India reaffirms its dedication to building a sustainable future—one drop at a time.
(India CSR)
