Sun Pharma and Watershed Organization Trust or WOTR have partnered to create over 5.2 billion litres of water harvesting capacity in the Beed and Ahmednagar districts of Maharashtra.

The water harvesting project spans nearly 30,000 hectares across 22 villages, impacting 36,884 people or roughly 7,823 families.

The project aims to conserve water, promote climate-resilient agriculture, enhance government schemes, and develop livestock. The focus will also be on effective water supply, demand management, and behavioral aspects. Through the three-year program, the partners aim to address the challenges of water security and climate change in the two districts.

Through CSR and sustainability initiatives, Sun Pharma addresses rural communities’ critical needs, demonstrating its commitment to community service and sustainability through partnerships with WOTR.

WOTR is committed to ecosystem restoration through Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA), focusing on local ecosystem health for sustainable development and environmental sustainability.

Prakash Keskar, Executive Director, 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 manage their water resources better, ensuring the security of their livelihoods and enhancing their resilience to climate volatility.”