In FY 2023-24, Rajasthan received a total of Rs. 1145.67 Cr. from 1851 companies with the district of Jaipur enjoying the highest share of CSR funds (Rs 248.24 Cr). Other districts getting a lion’s share of CSR benefits in the state are Udaipur, Ajmer, Alwar and Bhilwara. This is followed by Churu, Pali, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Kota.

The top three sectors of focus for CSR initiatives were Education, Health and Rural Development, which received Rs. 546.43 Cr., Rs. 213.45 Cr., and Rs. 150.15 Cr. respectively. The top three spenders in the district were Hindustan Zinc Limited (Rs. 200.13 Cr.), HDFC Bank Ltd (Rs. 57.7 Cr.) and Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Limited (Rs 31.82 Cr).

Top CSR initiatives in Rajasthan

Major flagship programmes and latest CSR initiatives in Rajasthan inlcude:

Shree Cement’s Partnership with Fifty Villagers Seva Sansthan for Rural Girls in Rajasthan

Shree Cement Ltd. has partnered with Fifty Villagers Seva Sansthan, a Barmer-based grassroots NGO dedicated to transforming the lives of underprivileged rural children through education. Under this partnership, Shree Cement will support 25 underprivileged girls from across Rajasthan through a residential medical entrance coaching program, helping them prepare for NEET and pursue careers in medicine. The company has committed ₹25 lakh per year for two years to the program.

Founded in 2012 by Dr. Bharat Saran, a government medical officer, the initiative began in a small, rented room where he taught children after hospital hours. Over time, this small act of service became a movement, one that has so far supported 286 students, including 119 admitted to medical colleges, 23 at AIIMS and 52 serving in government roles such as teachers, police officers and Air Force personnel. His dedication has inspired hundreds of children to rise beyond their circumstances and build meaningful futures.

These children come from some of Rajasthan’s most remote and underprivileged areas, often facing hunger, long walks to school and limited resources. Despite these challenges, many have excelled academically, scoring over 75% without access to coaching.

Football Academy by Hindustan Zinc Ltd.

Football Academy is a pioneering effort by Mining major Hindustan Zinc Ltd. (a subsidiary of Vedanta Limited.) in Rajasthan to identify local football talent at an early age and train them to be Indian Football Stars. The objective of the project is to initiate a large scale holistic Football programme for strengthening grassroots community connect by setting up the HZL Football Academy as well as Community Football Centers in communities around HZL operations; identifying talented young footballers from Rajasthan; training them using the latest methodologies and technological interventions to create Indian Football stars.

The project has 4 pillars:

Community Outreach Programme – Geared to generate mass community engagement in football. 64 Community Football Centers are being set up in select communities around HZL operations. Children coming to these centers receive training for 2 hours a day for 3 days a week. Goal-Post campaigns to train 32 local community coaches have also been initiated. In just 4 months since the initiation of the Project, the outreach programme reached out to 2500 children from Zawar, Debari and Dariba. Talent Hunts are being initiated across Rajasthan. Given the interest shown by girls during outreach camps, plans have been put in place to explore possibilities of forming girls Football teams in the Community Football Centers.

HZL Football Academy – Set up as a residential programme for the most talented players. Training is provided by highly qualified expert coaches using world class infrastructure facilities, latest scientific methodologies and technology. The students selected for this football Centre of Excellence receive intensive football training as well as formal education till class 12. The Academy now has a capacity of 80 boys.

Performance Analysis Center – A high technology centre to provide world class scientific and technological training facilities to local football talents from an early age. It is being built at Zawar and will be ready by February 2018.

Zinc Football League – The best way to become a football champion is to play football matches and to win games and championships. A grassroots football league is being created to strengthen community connect and to give our young champions a taste of playing real games.

Unchi Udaan by Hindustan Zinc Ltd.

The ‘Unchi Udaan’ programme is built on the base being created by Shiksha Sambal, another Flagship programme by Hindustan Zinc. The objective of the programme is to give wings to dreams of meritorious students, studying in government schools in communities around HZL operations, to study in IITs and other prestigious Engineering Colleges by providing quality coaching and residential schooling.

UNCHI UDAAN identifies and prepares young meritorious students from government schools in communities around HZL’s operational areas in Ajmer, Bhilwada, Chittorgarh, Rajsamand, Udaipur districts of Rajasthan and Pantnagar district of Uttarakhand. It gives wings to children’s dreams, of studying in IITs and other institutions of national repute. This is a multi-year residential programme being implemented in partnership with ‘Resonance Eduventures Pvt. Ltd.’ (coaching institute) as the technical partner and Vidya Bhawan as the school and hostel partner.

CSR of Bajaj Finance Limited: Healthy Motherhood-Healthy Childhood

Bajaj Finance Limited (BFL), a subsidiary of Bajaj Finserv Limited, is one of the major spenders for CSR in Rajasthan. The company has a project for Healthy Motherhood-Healthy Childhood and Targeting the Hardcore Poor (Rural development) in Sikar and Dungarpur districts. They have been working towards addressing issues of Child Protection and Nutrition (Healthcare and promoting gender equality) in Bharatpur, Alwar, Sikar, Baran and Ajmer district and Early Childhood Care in Rural Areas (Healthcare) in Udaipur district.

They also have projects for education of autistic and slow learner children, community based management of disability- childhood to livelihood, holistic nutrition support to underprivileged children afflicted with cancer, mother and child care, construction of school building, comprehensive tribal model village development program, imparting vocational training and rehabilitation services in different areas of Rajasthan.

Vedanta Nand Ghar

Nand Ghars are a flagship social impact project dedicated to benefit rural children and women in India. A measure undertaken by Vedanta Resources Ltd. under the Anil Agarwal Foundation Initiative, together with the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD), the project aims at progress of rural India.

Nand Ghar has over 200 centres across Rajasthan’s Jodhpur district. A network of a model Anganwadi, Nand Ghar provides pre-school education through e-learning, BaLa designs, and smart kits. Nand Ghars are equipped with solar panels to ensure 24X7 electricity, water purifiers, clean toilets, and smart television sets and have become a model resource centre for the local communities. Pre-school education is provided to children in the age group of 3-6 years. Nutritious meals and take-home rations are being provided for children, pregnant and lactating women. Primary healthcare services are rendered through mobile health vans & telemedicine facilities and women are empowered through skilling, credit linkage, and enterprise development.

To transform the lives of women and children, Vedanta signed a MOU with the Government of Rajasthan last year to develop 25,000 Nand Ghars across 13 districts.

ICICI Rural Self-Employment Training Institutes

The Central government’s Ministry of Rural Development (MORD) has roped in banks to set up RSETIs (Rural Self Employment Training Institutes) for young people from rural communities. On behalf of ICICI Bank CSR, the Foundation has been managing a residential RSETI in Udaipur and its satellite centres for a decade. Satellite centres provide doorstep training and flexible courses on location.

ICICI RSETIs have a high success rate, with more than 75% of the trainees continuing gainful employment long after they have passed out; nearly 58% are women. The curriculum is designed after surveying local employers. There are skilling courses in more than 30 trades, which also align with the guidelines of the National Skills Qualifications Framework. Other activities include roadshows and Ratri Choupal gatherings to generate interest in entrepreneurship.

These centres build micro-entrepreneurs and attempt to walk them through the venture end-to-end support. They will inform them about credit schemes from the government, fill out application forms and show the procedure to set up their business enterprise. There are follow-ups for two years after training where the team checks up on their progress.

HDFC Bank Parivartan

HDFC bank’s CSR initiatives in Rajasthan mainly focus on rural development initiatives, education, vocational skill training and healthcare. HDFC Bank Parivartan, the bank’s umbrella programme for social initiatives impacted lives of over 35.43 lakh people in Rajasthan in the FY 2020-21, as per their announcement. The bank reached out to 132 villages across 13 districts – Bhilwara, Sikar, Baran, Alwar, Jaipur, Chittorgarh, Pratapgarh, Dhaulpur, Jaisalmer, Karauli, Dausa, Pali, Rajasmand and Alwar. #Parivartan aims at mainstreaming economically & socially-challenged groups across the country by ushering growth, development and empowerment.

HDFC Bank’s Holistic Rural Development Programme (HRDP) includes farm and nonfarm-based livelihood, water conservation, on-ground training for farmers, creation of Farmer Producer Organisations, sanitation and Natural Resource Management. The bank facilitates livelihood enhancement opportunities, particularly for women and youth, primarily in agriculture and allied areas such as dairy and poultry. The objective is to help them find jobs locally, enhance their household income and discourage migration.

The bank aims to reduce the carbon and ecological footprint of communities by promoting clean and renewable energy solutions. This includes undertaking projects such as tree plantation for carbon sequestration and biodiversity conservation. In addition, it is providing solar home lights, biomass chulha, biogas plant, solar study lamp, and a solar irrigation unit, covering 25% of the households in each village. The biomass stoves have helped improve indoor air quality, creating a direct positive impact on women’s health.

HDFC Bank is implementing a programme to promote education in line with India’s Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan. Under this theme, a multi-faceted support is provided to schools, to enhance the quality of education – which includes training the teachers, providing scholarships and career guidance to students, as well as infrastructure support to schools, such as building toilets and improving classrooms.

The Bank has dedicated programmes for improving teachers’ skills and scaling up no-cost solutions for improving existing systems and processes. It has also been working towards establishing libraries, scientific labs and digital classrooms. Under this theme, the aim is to enhance the quality of education in government schools through a three-dimensional, target-driven approach.

CSR of Honda Motorcycle And Scooter India

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI), a leader in two-wheeler manufacturing is a major spender in CSR projects in Rajasthan. The company has undertaken CSR initiatives like computer lab training and hardware (Gyantantra Digital Dost), water conservation projects through Self Help Groups, hospital upgradation and maintenance of toilets at community health centres in Alwar district.

Apart from these, they also have initiatives for education, health camps and mobile medical unit & static medical unit. Honda has invested in developing the existing local government Community Health Centres (CHC) in two locations around the Honda plants in Tapukara and Tijara in Alwar district. These include redevelopment of boundary walls, post-mortem room, parking area for ambulance, X-ray machines, medical equipment, first aid care, oxygen pipeline, cleaning staff and cleaning equipment, facilitating over 800 local residents.

The company’s water conservation projects through Self Help Groups in Alwar include construction and restoration of water structures and a dam in Kalikhol village, Skill development of an SHG by providing them training in the field of water conservation along with infrastructure development.

They have also supported the learning of 75,000 government school students in Rajasthan through a WhatsApp based home learning model. Honda has also developed playgrounds and sports ground facilities in the villages of Burera, Ishroda and Tapukara villages in Alwar district

Satya Bharti Schools

With a strong belief that education is critical to empower children, particularly in rural India, Bharti Foundation (the CSR arm of Bharti Enterprises) launched its flagship Satya Bharti School programme in 2006. The CSR programme imparts free, quality education to less privileged children of India. Currently, 28 schools are functioning in Jodhpur district, directly impacting the lives of over 170 teachers and 6,300 students with a 50-50 ratio of girls and boys and more than 75% being from disadvantaged communities.

All the schools provide free quality education to underprivileged children, with a special focus on the girl child. Specially designed girl-child policy, separate toilet for girls, one female teacher in each shift and special sensitization campaigns have been put in place to encourage parents to send their daughters to school. The curriculum followed in the schools is at par with curricular structures followed in schools across the country. It is also integrated with community campaigns, which helps children in developing life-skills as well as critical and creative thinking skills through hands-on experiences.

CSR of LIC Housing and Finance Ltd. for rural development

LIC Housing and Finance Ltd collaborated with NGO AROH Foundation in 2021 for an aspirational Holistic Rural Development Project ‘Hriday’ for seven indigent villages of Rajasthan. Hriday aimed at socio-economic reformation of villagers in the Antah block of Baran District in Rajasthan. These were targeted to achieve through various interventions in agriculture, animal husbandry, water & natural resource management, health, education, employment, nutrition, awareness & advocacy.

The Holistic Rural Development Programme seeks to bring about dignified and healthy living among the rural communities and strengthen community self-governance. The project also instils and fosters scientific innovations in its implementation and substantiation processes. Some of these include SMART class set ups for government schools, scientific agricultural practices, chemical-free and organic farm activities, use of GPS for asset tagging and monitoring, extensive use of technology for monitoring and tech based models for access to water and education interventions.

The project also serves as an additional step towards the achievement of all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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Under this partnership, Shree Cement will support 25 underprivileged girls from across Rajasthan through a residential medical entrance coaching program, helping them prepare for NEET and pursue careers in medicine. The company has committed ₹25 lakh per year for two years to the program.

The initiative was formally launched at Kalam Ashram, Barmer, during a ceremony titled “Shree ki Pathshala — Felicitation and Gratitude Ceremony.” The event began with lamp lighting and Saraswati Vandana, followed by performances by the students of Fifty Villagers. Representatives from Shree Cement, along with Dr. Bharat Saran, Founder of Fifty Villagers Seva Sansthan; Smt. Savita Dahia, DFO-Barmer; and several local dignitaries and educators were present.

Speaking on the occasion, Neeraj Akhoury, Managing Director Shree Cement Ltd. said, “At Shree Cement, we have always believed that the most meaningful progress happens when opportunity reaches those who need it the most. Our partnership with Fifty Villagers Seva Sansthan is a deeply meaningful moment for us, as it gives these young women the chance to build lives of dignity, purpose, and pride. Witnessing their determination and discipline gives me the confidence that this will further empower them.”

Founded in 2012 by Dr. Bharat Saran, a government medical officer, the initiative began in a small, rented room where he taught children after hospital hours. Over time, this small act of service became a movement, one that has so far supported 286 students, including 119 admitted to medical colleges, 23 at AIIMS and 52 serving in government roles such as teachers, police officers and Air Force personnel. His dedication has inspired hundreds of children to rise beyond their circumstances and build meaningful futures.

These children come from some of Rajasthan’s most remote and underprivileged areas, often facing hunger, long walks to school and limited resources. Despite these challenges, many have excelled academically, scoring over 75% without access to coaching.

In 2023, under the mentorship of Mr. Kamlesh Chandra, an educationist from Bikaner, the initiative expanded by selecting the first batch of 25 students for advanced NEET coaching. That same year, 25 girls from Barmer were chosen. Today, the Barmer campus supports 70 girls, many of them first-generation learners. At the heart of this initiative is Smt. Pushpalata Jha, a dedicated mentor who has built a structured, values-driven residential program. The Gurukulam-inspired campus enables students to study, while developing essential life skills.

Expressing his gratitude, Dr. Bharat Saran, Founder of Fifty Villagers Seva Sansthan, said, “We are deeply thankful to Shree Cement for believing in our mission. This support helps us provide not just education but also hope to rural girls who dream of serving their communities as doctors. Teaching these children has been the purpose of my life and each student’s success gives meaning to the efforts we make.”

The partnership between Shree Cement and Fifty Villagers Seva Sansthan reflects a shared belief, that education is the most powerful tool for empowerment and that true development happens when rural children, especially girls, are given equal opportunities to succeed. Together, they are helping shape a generation of doctors, professionals and changemakers who will carry forward the promise of a stronger, more equitable India.

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The initiatives, designed to address critical community needs, include:

– Access to Safe Drinking Water – Installation of a community RO water unit at the Gram Panchayat office to provide clean and safe drinking water for all villagers.

– Safety for Girl Students – Deployment of 27 CCTV cameras across the school campus to ensure a secure learning environment.

– Digital and Inclusive Education – Establishment of two smart classrooms enabled with the Rajasthan State Board curriculum from 1st to 12th standard, promoting equitable access to modern education.

The projects were inaugurated by former MLA of Chomu, Mr. Ramlal Sharma. Both  commended the initiatives for their long-term benefits to the community.

Neelesh Garg, Chairman and Managing Director, Saatvik Green Energy Limited, said: “We believe that sustainable development begins with empowering people at the grassroots level. This initiative in Itawa Bhopji reflects our belief that every child deserves a safe environment and the tools to learn, and every family deserves access to safe water.”

Manik Garg, Managing Director, Saatvik Green Energy Limited, said: “True progress is measured by the positive change we bring to people’s everyday lives. These projects are a small step in ensuring that rural communities have the same access to safety, education, and clean water as urban areas. For us, CSR is a vital responsibility.”

The event was attended by BJP District President Mr. Jitendra Shekhawat, Mr. Mukesh Singh from Mayur Uniquoters, Principal Mrs. Indira Dhankad, the teaching staff, over 300 students, and villagers from Itawa Bhopji. Special appreciation was extended to Sarpanch Mrs. Sunita Rajkumar Saini, Mr. Rajkumar Saini, and teacher Mr. Kaluram Ji for their active role in ensuring the projects’ success.

Through these initiatives, Saatvik Green Energy Limited reaffirms its commitment to rural welfare and sustainable development, ensuring that its CSR efforts leave a positive impact on the communities it serves.

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Udaipur was the second largest recipient of CSR funds in Rajasthan in FY2023-24. The Udaipur district received a total of Rs 97.57 crore from 211 companies in the last financial year. The top three sectors of focus for CSR initiatives in the district were Education, Environment, and Health which received Rs 44.56 crore, Rs 29.13 crore, and Rs 9.55 crore, respectively. The top three spenders in the district were Hindustan Zinc Limited (Rs 27.33 crore), HDFC Bank Limited (Rs 10.49 crore) and J.K. Cement Limited (Rs 10 crore).

Top CSR Projects in Udaipur

Water Economic Zones by DS Group

DS Group has launched an integrated watershed development project known as the Water Economic Zones Project to enhance natural resources, particularly water and soil and thereby, increase the productivity of the land.

The project is currently being implemented in an area of 2,607 Hectares (1,315 Hectares in Alsigarh and 1,292 Hectares in Kurabad) in Udaipur, Rajasthan. The chosen project area has low productivity rain-fed farming, severe soil erosion in the undulating topography and degradation of land and forest. The project works towards improving the quality of life of the tribal and rural community by developing possible water resources. These subsequently impact livelihood enhancement through value addition in on-farm and off-farm activities.

The company has partnered with two local NGOs for Alsigarh and Kurabad Watershed areas respectively to implement the project. It will reach out to more than 23000 people from 26 villages, mostly from a tribal background and will cover an area of around 11000 hectares across both locations in Udaipur.

So far, under the project, multiple soil and water conservation structures have been constructed. These include 28 Anicuts or Check Dams, 58 Mini Percolation Tanks or Earthen Dams and other structures like Continuous Contour Trenches, Gabion, Gully Plugs, Recharge Pits, etc. Further, 14 Check Dams and 1 Community Pond have been revived. These structures have water storage and recharge capacity of about 7,10,015 Cubic meters. So far, under the project, around 51240 cubic meters of Continuous Contour trenches have been constructed, which can recharge an additional 307336 cubic meters of water in an average monsoon.

ICICI Rural Self-Employment Training Institutes

The Central government’s Ministry of Rural Development (MORD) has roped in banks to set up RSETIs (Rural Self Employment Training Institutes) for young people from rural communities. On behalf of ICICI Bank CSR, the Foundation has been managing a residential RSETI in Udaipur and its satellite centres for a decade. Satellite centres provide doorstep training and flexible courses on location.

ICICI RSETIs have a high success rate, with more than 75% of the trainees continuing gainful employment long after they have passed out; nearly 58% are women. The curriculum is designed after surveying local employers. There are skilling courses in more than 30 trades, which also align with the guidelines of the National Skills Qualifications Framework. Other activities include roadshows and Ratri Choupal gatherings to generate interest in entrepreneurship.

These centres build micro-entrepreneurs and attempt to walk them through the venture end-to-end support. They will inform them about credit schemes from the government, fill out application forms and show the procedure to set up their business enterprise. There are follow-ups for two years after training where the team checks up on their progress. In fiscal 2020, 70% out of 17,500 trainees at the ICICI RSETIs were women.

Unchi Udaan by Hindustan Zinc

The ‘UNCHI UDAAN’ program is built on the base being created by Shiksha Sambal, another Flagship program by Hindustan Zinc. The objective of the program is to give wings to dreams of meritorious students, studying in government schools in communities around HZL operations, to study in IITs and other prestigious Engineering Colleges by providing quality coaching and residential schooling.

UNCHI UDAAN identifies and prepares young meritorious students from government schools in communities around HZL’s operational areas in Ajmer, Bhilwada, Chittorgarh, Rajsamand, Udaipur districts of Rajasthan and Pantnagar district of Uttarakhand. It gives wings to children’s dreams, of studying in IITs and other institutions of national repute. This is a multi-year residential program being implemented in partnership with ‘Resonance Eduventures Pvt. Ltd’ (Rajasthan’s leading coaching institute) as the technical partner and Vidya Bhawan as the school & hostel partner. 2 batches of 30 students each have currently been enrolled under this project. More than 2000 students appeared for qualifying examinations held for each batch.

Football Academy by Hindustan Zinc

Football Academy is a pioneering effort by Hindustan Zinc in Rajasthan to identify local football talent at an early age and train them to be Indian Football Stars. The objective of the project is to initiate a large scale holistic Football program for strengthening grassroots community connect by setting up the HZL Football Academy as well as Community Football Centers in communities around HZL operations; identifying talented young footballers from Rajasthan; training them using the latest methodologies and technological interventions to create Indian Football stars.

The project has 4 pillars:

1. Community Outreach Program – Geared to generate mass community engagement in football. 64 Community Football Centers are being set up in select communities around HZL operations. Children coming to these centers receive training for 2 hours a day for 3 days a week. Goal-Post campaigns to train 32 local community coaches have also been initiated. In just 4 months since the initiation of the Project, the outreach program reached out to 2500 children from Zawar, Debari and Dariba. Talent Hunts are being initiated across Rajasthan. Given the interest shown by girls during outreach camps, plans have been put in place to explore possibilities of forming girls Football teams in the Community Football Centers.

2. HZL Football Academy – Set up as a residential program for the most talented players. Training is provided by highly qualified expert coaches using world class infrastructure facilities, latest scientific methodologies and technology. The students selected for this football Centre of Excellence receive intensive football training as well as formal education till class 12. The Academy now has a capacity of 80 boys.

3. Performance Analysis Center – A high technology centre to provide world class scientific and technological training facilities to local football talents from an early age. It is being built at Zawar and will be ready by February 2018.

4. Zinc Football League – The best way to become a football champion is to play football matches and to win games and championships. A grassroots football league is being created to strengthen community connect and to give our young champions a taste of playing real games.

Saarthi Aaram Kendra by Tata Motors

Driven by its mission to address the issues in the trucking industry, Tata Motors in association with Pasco Motors, has launched Saarthi Aaram Kendra, at Madri, near Udaipur, Rajasthan.

The Saarthi Aaram Kendra initiative is a part of a larger driver welfare program. The initiative covers areas like accidental insurance, hospitalisation cover, financial counselling and educational assistance packages for their children, for the wellbeing of the saarthis and their families.

The initiative is aimed towards improving the working conditions of commercial vehicle drivers while promoting a better quality of life and taking necessary steps to enhance their mental and physical wellbeing.

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In FY 2023-24, Rajasthan was recipient of Rs 1145.67 crore in CSR funds from 1851 companies, making it 8th largest beneficiary in India. The top three areas of focus for CSR initiatives in the state were Education which received Rs 546.43 crore through CSR initiatives, Health received Rs 213.45 crore, and Rural Development that received Rs 150.15 crore in CSR funds. The top recipient district in the state was Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. Jaipur received Rs 248.24 crore in CSR funds followed by Udaipur at Rs 97.57 crore, and Ajmer at Rs 87.26 crore.

Top CSR initiatives in Rajasthan

CSR for Livelihoods and Education in rural Rajasthan

The Sandeep Aggarwal Foundation has announced a collaboration with the Vanvasi Raksha Parivar Foundation to enhance educational opportunities and support sustainable livelihoods in two underserved villages in Rajasthan, empowering local communities by providing essential resources and fostering self-reliance.

The partnership will primarily have two major focus points: education and livelihoods. The team will be implementing programs to improve access to quality education for children, aiming to increase school retention rates and academic performance by educating them. The team plans to introduce skill development workshops and providing resources to promote economic independence among villagers.

The Vanvasi Raksha Parivar Foundation, known for its grassroots efforts in rural development, will collaborate closely with the Sandeep Aggarwal Foundation to ensure the effective implementation of these programs.

World’s first industrial Zinc Park coming up in Rajasthan – CSR of Hindustan Zinc

Vedanta’s Hindustan Zinc is planning to establish the world’s first industrial Zinc Park in Rajasthan. The ambitious not-for-profit Zinc Park is poised to serve as a transformative industrial ecosystem, driving both upstream and downstream industries in metals and manufacturing.

The proposed Zinc Park will be strategically located near Hindustan Zinc’s state-of-the-art facilities, including the world’s largest single-location zinc-lead smelter at Chanderiya, Chittorgarh, and top-tier plants at Dariba and Debari. It will create jobs and offer world-class infrastructure, developed industrial land, reliable utilities, a steady supply of raw materials and competitive costs, enabling businesses to seamlessly establish their operations.

The park will operate entirely on renewable energy, aligning with Hindustan Zinc’s commitment to sustainability. It will provide a comprehensive platform for industries, ranging from large enterprises to MSMEs and budding entrepreneurs with initial investments as low as Rs. 5 crores, catering to sectors requiring zinc, lead, silver, and related byproducts. Additionally, the park will serve suppliers, offering a cost-effective and resource-efficient environment for raw material, maintenance services and equipment suppliers.

CSR of Delhivery to enhance Educational Infrastructure in Rajasthan

Logistics service provider Delhivery in partnership with the Samarpann , has launched a transformative initiative to uplift educational infrastructure in three government schools across remote villages in Rajasthan. The schools now benefit from sustainable solar power and clean drinking water systems, significantly improving the learning environment for over 80 students. This effort marks a meaningful step toward enhancing educational access and fostering healthier, brighter futures for these children.

For students in rural areas, quality education is often hindered by the lack of essential infrastructure, including reliable electricity and safe drinking water. The new CSR project aims to bridge these gaps by installing 3-kWh solar power systems in each school. These systems provide a stable energy source for lighting, classroom equipment, and other essential facilities, eliminating the dependence on polluting and expensive diesel generators. This move aligns with India’s climate goals while ensuring uninterrupted learning experiences.

Football Academy by Hindustan Zinc Ltd.

Football Academy is a pioneering effort by Mining major Hindustan Zinc Ltd. (a subsidiary of Vedanta Limited.) in Rajasthan to identify local football talent at an early age and train them to be Indian Football Stars. The objective of the project is to initiate a large scale holistic Football programme for strengthening grassroots community connect by setting up the HZL Football Academy as well as Community Football Centers in communities around HZL operations; identifying talented young footballers from Rajasthan; training them using the latest methodologies and technological interventions to create Indian Football stars.

The project has 4 pillars:

Community Outreach Programme – Geared to generate mass community engagement in football. 64 Community Football Centers are being set up in select communities around HZL operations. Children coming to these centers receive training for 2 hours a day for 3 days a week. Goal-Post campaigns to train 32 local community coaches have also been initiated. In just 4 months since the initiation of the Project, the outreach programme reached out to 2500 children from Zawar, Debari and Dariba. Talent Hunts are being initiated across Rajasthan. Given the interest shown by girls during outreach camps, plans have been put in place to explore possibilities of forming girls Football teams in the Community Football Centers.

HZL Football Academy – Set up as a residential programme for the most talented players. Training is provided by highly qualified expert coaches using world class infrastructure facilities, latest scientific methodologies and technology. The students selected for this football Centre of Excellence receive intensive football training as well as formal education till class 12. The Academy now has a capacity of 80 boys.

Performance Analysis Center – A high technology centre to provide world class scientific and technological training facilities to local football talents from an early age. It is being built at Zawar and will be ready by February 2018.

Zinc Football League – The best way to become a football champion is to play football matches and to win games and championships. A grassroots football league is being created to strengthen community connect and to give our young champions a taste of playing real games.

Bharat Financial Inclusion Limited’s 1962 toll free number

Bharat Financial Inclusion Limited (a 100% subsidiary of IndusInd Bank Limited) has announced the launch of Rajasthan state level call center – ‘1962’ under the Bharat Sanjeevani initiative. The state level call center is a joint initiative by the Government of Rajasthan, IndusInd Bank Limited (IBL) and Bharat Financial Inclusion Limited (BFIL). This innovative initiative aims to provide doorstep veterinary services, artificial insemination, and animal husbandry information to livestock farmers across the state.

The project will cover livestock  in more than 45,000 villages in all the blocks of Rajasthan by deploying 536 Mobile Veterinary Units (MVUs). The establishment of the centralised state level call center at Jaipur will be synergised with the door-step delivery of veterinary services. By dialling the toll-free number – 1962 the livestock farmers can connect with veterinary experts and request service.

Building on the momentum of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by BFIL & IBL with the Animal Husbandry Department of the Government of Rajasthan, efforts were directed towards the establishment of the state level call center. This call centre supports the Mobile Veterinary Units, a crucial initiative under the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme launched by the Government of India. The launch marks the successful culmination of BFIL, IBL and Govt. of Rajasthan efforts to operationalise the call centre, a significant milestone to enhance veterinary care and disease control in Rajasthan.

Vedanta Nand Ghar

Nand Ghars are a flagship social impact project dedicated to benefit rural children and women in India. A measure undertaken by Vedanta Resources Ltd. under the Anil Agarwal Foundation Initiative, together with the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD), the project aims at progress of rural India.

Nand Ghar has 200 centres across Rajasthan’s Jodhpur district. A network of a model Anganwadi, Nand Ghar provides pre-school education through e-learning, BaLa designs, and smart kits. Nand Ghars are equipped with solar panels to ensure 24X7 electricity, water purifiers, clean toilets, and smart television sets and have become a model resource centre for the local communities. Pre-school education is provided to children in the age group of 3-6 years. Nutritious meals and take-home rations are being provided for children, pregnant and lactating women. Primary healthcare services are rendered through mobile health vans & telemedicine facilities and women are empowered through skilling, credit linkage, and enterprise development.

To transform the lives of women and children, Vedanta signed a MOU with the Government of Rajasthan last year to develop 25,000 Nand Ghars across 13 districts.

ICICI Rural Self-Employment Training Institutes

The Central government’s Ministry of Rural Development (MORD) has roped in banks to set up RSETIs (Rural Self Employment Training Institutes) for young people from rural communities. On behalf of ICICI Bank CSR, the Foundation has been managing a residential RSETI in Udaipur and its satellite centres for a decade. Satellite centres provide doorstep training and flexible courses on location.

ICICI RSETIs have a high success rate, with more than 75% of the trainees continuing gainful employment long after they have passed out; nearly 58% are women. The curriculum is designed after surveying local employers. There are skilling courses in more than 30 trades, which also align with the guidelines of the National Skills Qualifications Framework. Other activities include roadshows and Ratri Choupal gatherings to generate interest in entrepreneurship.

These centres build micro-entrepreneurs and attempt to walk them through the venture end-to-end support. They will inform them about credit schemes from the government, fill out application forms and show the procedure to set up their business enterprise. There are follow-ups for two years after training where the team checks up on their progress.

CSR of HDFC Bank

HDFC bank’s CSR initiatives in Rajasthan mainly focus on rural development initiatives, education, vocational skill training and healthcare. HDFC Bank Parivartan, the bank’s umbrella programme for social initiatives impacted lives of over 35.43 lakh people in Rajasthan in the FY 2020-21, as per their announcement. The bank reached out to 132 villages across 13 districts – Bhilwara, Sikar, Baran, Alwar, Jaipur, Chittorgarh, Pratapgarh, Dhaulpur, Jaisalmer, Karauli, Dausa, Pali, Rajasmand and Alwar. #Parivartan aims at mainstreaming economically & socially-challenged groups across the country by ushering growth, development and empowerment.

HDFC Bank’s Holistic Rural Development Programme (HRDP) includes farm and nonfarm-based livelihood, water conservation, on-ground training for farmers, creation of Farmer Producer Organisations, sanitation and Natural Resource Management. The bank facilitates livelihood enhancement opportunities, particularly for women and youth, primarily in agriculture and allied areas such as dairy and poultry. The objective is to help them find jobs locally, enhance their household income and discourage migration.

The bank aims to reduce the carbon and ecological footprint of communities by promoting clean and renewable energy solutions. This includes undertaking projects such as tree plantation for carbon sequestration and biodiversity conservation. In addition, it is providing solar home lights, biomass chulha, biogas plant, solar study lamp, and a solar irrigation unit, covering 25% of the households in each village. The biomass stoves have helped improve indoor air quality, creating a direct positive impact on women’s health.

HDFC Bank is implementing a programme to promote education in line with India’s Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan. Under this theme, a multi-faceted support is provided to schools, to enhance the quality of education – which includes training the teachers, providing scholarships and career guidance to students, as well as infrastructure support to schools, such as building toilets and improving classrooms.

The Bank has dedicated programmes for improving teachers’ skills and scaling up no-cost solutions for improving existing systems and processes. It has also been working towards establishing libraries, scientific labs and digital classrooms. Under this theme, the aim is to enhance the quality of education in government schools through a three-dimensional, target-driven approach.

CSR of Honda Motorcycle And Scooter India

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI), a leader in two-wheeler manufacturing is a major spender in CSR projects in Rajasthan. The company has undertaken CSR initiatives like computer lab training and hardware (Gyantantra Digital Dost), water conservation projects through Self Help Groups, hospital upgradation and maintenance of toilets at community health centres in Alwar district.

Apart from these, they also have initiatives for education, health camps and mobile medical unit & static medical unit. Honda has invested in developing the existing local government Community Health Centres (CHC) in two locations around the Honda plants in Tapukara and Tijara in Alwar district. These include redevelopment of boundary walls, post-mortem room, parking area for ambulance, X-ray machines, medical equipment, first aid care, oxygen pipeline, cleaning staff and cleaning equipment, facilitating over 800 local residents.

The company’s water conservation projects through Self Help Groups in Alwar include construction and restoration of water structures and a dam in Kalikhol village, Skill development of an SHG by providing them training in the field of water conservation along with infrastructure development.

They have also supported the learning of 75,000 government school students in Rajasthan through a WhatsApp based home learning model. Honda has also developed playgrounds and sports ground facilities in the villages of Burera, Ishroda and Tapukara villages in Alwar district

Satya Bharti Schools

With a strong belief that education is critical to empower children, particularly in rural India, Bharti Foundation (the CSR arm of Bharti Enterprises) launched its flagship Satya Bharti School programme in 2006. The CSR programme imparts free, quality education to less privileged children of India. Currently, 28 schools are functioning in Jodhpur district, directly impacting the lives of over 170 teachers and 6,300 students with a 50-50 ratio of girls and boys and more than 75% being from disadvantaged communities.

All the schools provide free quality education to underprivileged children, with a special focus on the girl child. Specially designed girl-child policy, separate toilet for girls, one female teacher in each shift and special sensitization campaigns have been put in place to encourage parents to send their daughters to school. The curriculum followed in the schools is at par with curricular structures followed in schools across the country. It is also integrated with community campaigns, which helps children in developing life-skills as well as critical and creative thinking skills through hands-on experiences.

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The Sustainable Water Management Project in Rajasthan has tackled severe water scarcity by combining traditional water wisdom with modern techniques, culminating in the creation of over 6.07 billion litres of additional water storage capacity and empowered over 1,000 Sujal Sahelis (trained women volunteers) leading awareness drives on water conservation, hygiene, and education in regions such as Alwar, Ajmer, Karauli, and Phalodi in Rajasthan.

These Sujal Sahelis have evolved into a powerful collective, forming the Sujal Mahila Mahasangh (SMMS), a women-led movement advancing water stewardship and gender empowerment in rural Rajasthan. It comprises over 450 active members working through local Sujal Saheli groups to promote rainwater harvesting and water hygiene. By 2026, the Mahasangh aims to empower 2,000 women as leaders in water governance and agents of sustainable development.

Speaking on the occasion, Namrata Hinduja, Member, Steering Committee of the Hinduja Foundation, ”Water is more than a resource, it’s the lifeline of communities and ecosystems. This World Environment Day, we reaffirm our commitment to resilient, inclusive water stewardship. Our ‘Sujal Sahelis’ have been key in this transformation, helping to replenish groundwater and restore dignity and hope”.

Paul Abraham, President, Hinduja Foundation, said, “This initiative proves that grassroots leadership and innovative water management can create lasting change. Our Sujal Sahelis are true changemakers, driving sustainable impact from within.”

Pearl Tiwari, CEO, Ambuja Foundation, said, “We deeply value the Hinduja Foundation’s steadfast support in scaling sustainable impact. This partnership showcases the power of collaboration in achieving long-term water security and community transformation.”

Spanning over 7 years, the integrated water conservation initiative reaffirms the Foundations’ commitment to environmental sustainability, community empowerment, and grassroots water stewardship.

Water Stewardship is Hinduja Foundation’s champion cause. Under Jal Jeevan, the Foundation has significantly impacted over 50 lakh people across 4,000+ villages in 18 states, including Rajasthan and Union Territories across India. The Foundation’s Water Stewardship initiatives, recognised by all Hinduja Group companies, have led to the restoration of a staggering 5 trillion litres of water covering nearly 40 lakh acres of agricultural land. The Foundation has also revived numerous lakes and open wells, constructed check-dams, and installed rooftop harvesting systems under the Jal Jeevan initiative.

Key Achievements of the Sustainable Water Management Project in Rajasthan:

– 2,116 rainwater harvesting and recharge structures implemented

– 90 village ponds deepened

– 65 farm ponds and 218 farm tanks constructed

– 68 borewell and tubewell recharge structures and 13 check dams developed

– 423 hectares brought under micro-irrigation

– 45,000 meters of water pipeline laid to enhance accessibility

– 1,525 saplings planted to promote ecological restoration

The initiative has been backed by multiple entities within the Hinduja Group, including Ashok Leyland Limited, Hinduja Leyland Finance, Hinduja Housing Finance, IndusInd Bank, Hinduja Global Solutions, and Hinduja Renewable Energy Pvt. Ltd. Their collective commitment has enabled the program’s scale, innovation, and deep community impact.

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A trip to Jaipur is incomplete without a visit to the grand Amer Fort, Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort. The majestic Jal Mahal standing on a lake is believed to be founded by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in the late 18th century to use it as a hunting lodge during his duck shooting trips. Other major tourist attractions in Jaipur include the Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar and City Palace among others.

In 2015, Jaipur was conferred the title of the World Craft City by the World Crafts Council, becoming the only city in the world to have received the title for multiple crafts. Jaipur, in particular, and Rajasthan in general, has seen some successful crafts-based businesses and startups reach scale in the last few decades. What about Corporate Social Responsibility activities happening in and around Pink City? As the year 2023 concludes, let’s take a look at the top CSR projects in Jaipur held in the last one year year.

In FY2022-23, Jaipur emerged as the second largest recipient of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds in Rajasthan. The district successfully garnered Rs. 179.94 Cr. through various CSR initiatives from 433 companies in the last financial year. These funds were strategically allocated to address key societal concerns, with the top three areas of focus being education, health, and rural development. Notably, Rs. 77.44 Cr, were dedicated to educational initiatives, Rs. 42.48 Cr. to initiatives healthcare initiatives, and Rs. 28.27 Cr. to rural development initiatives. The top three spenders in the district included HDFC Bank Limited (Rs. 24.73 Cr.), ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited (Rs. 17.48 Cr.), and Deutsche India Private Limited (Rs. 5.8 Cr.).

Top CSR Projects in Jaipur

Piramal School of Leadership

Piramal Group announced the launch of Piramal School of Leadership in Jaipur, Rajasthan under its philanthropic arm Piramal Foundation in December, 2023. The facility will house five specialised schools initially, poised to become operational and capable of annually accommodating and training over 150,000 middle managers from state and government agencies, as well as professionals from CSR initiatives and non-profit organisations.

Spread over an area of 32 acres, the school is expected to commence operations in December 2025, and is envisaged to be a centre of learning that will enable holistic development of those enrolled.  There will be five specialised schools in the campus, imparting learning across crucial development sectors, aligning closely with Government initiatives. Piramal School of Leadership targets India’s 30 million public officials, especially middle managers to help them improve the service delivery of various programmes and initiatives of the Government.

Lupin Foundation’s first Mobile Medical Van

Lupin Human Welfare & Research Foundation strengthened its Desh Bandhu Jan Aarogya Sewa programme by flagging off its first Mobile Medical Van (MMV) in Jaipur in July, 2023. The fully equipped MMV will function as a mobile healthcare unit, capable of delivering a comprehensive range of essential diagnostic services and medical support. This MMV enhances access to screening, diagnostic, treatment, and disease management capabilities in the Rajgarh, Laxmangad, Renni and Kherali blocks of Alwar. Moreover, as an integral part of the initiative, 18 health camps are being conducted twice a month at nine selected health facilities. These camps will be staffed by trained MBBS doctors who will be supported by dedicated paramedical personnel.

The initiative aims to enhance the well-being of communities by working towards addressing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) with high disease burden, with a specific focus on Cardiovascular and Respiratory diseases. Aligned with this goal, in November 2022, the Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Rajasthan, forging a partnership to work together on this important area with the State Department of Health and Family Welfare.

CSR of Asian Paints for visually impaired children

Project Sparsh, an initiative launched by Asian Paints and St+art aims to bring the magic of art to visually impaired children, letting them experience it from an entirely new perspective. Rajasthan Netraheen Kalyan Sangh school in Jaipur has been transforming the lives of visually impaired students for more than five decades. Asian Paints along with the St+art India Foundation added an artistic touch to the school by creating ‘tactile murals’, which turns simple surfaces into tactile language that the students can touch and feel.

The initiative focuses on touching these children’s lives in a meaningful way at their school, which is like a second home to many of them. Through Sparsh, the goal is to broaden their young minds to new ways of experiencing art while sharing their pride in the vibrant and cultural heritage of Rajasthan on which the designs of the murals are based.

McDonald’s India’s ‘McDonald’s for Youth’ initiative

In an attempt to empower local communities and promote social change, McDonald’s India – North & East has taken a step towards uplifting the less-privileged youth of Jaipur under its flagship community program ‘McDonald’s for Youth’.

Speaking on the initiative, Rajeev Ranjan, Managing Director, McDonald’s India – North and East, said, “Through our McDonald’s for Youth program, our aim is to create opportunities for youth of India’s local communities by dismantling the barriers to employment. We are on a mission to make an impact by opening doors to jobs and reducing barriers to employment by partnering with NGOs and skill development organizations, especially those who work with less-privileged communities at the grassroots level.”

More than 600 employees have been hired under this programme across McDonald’s restaurants in Rajasthan in collaboration with local NGOs in Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Ajmer, as on Novermber 2023. The purpose is to generate meaningful employment and providing skilling opportunities to those from less-privileged backgrounds. The skills taught include responsibility, efficiency, teamwork, and responsiveness among others.

McDonald’s India – North and East has collaborated with NGOs such as Magic Bus Foundation, Quess Corp Ltd., etc. on a national level for hiring process. In Rajasthan, McDonald’s India – North and East is currently working with Magic Bus Foundation, Quess Corp, Skills Certified. The company currently has 11 restaurants in Rajasthan, as per an announcement.

AU Foundation & Ambuja Foundation’s CSR for youth skills

AU Foundation, the CSR arm of AU Small Finance Bank has partnered with Ambuja Foundation to launch ‘Future Skill Academy’ that will impart relevant IT skills among youth in Rajasthan. The new curriculum is a part of AU Ignite, the flagship programme of AU Foundation on skill development to empower marginalised youth of the state. Graduates (or 3rd year students) from Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths (STEM) background can enrol for this this 90-day training programme, as per an announcement made in December, 2023.

After a thorough market research for need assessment, both the Foundations joined hands and prepared a new IT based curriculum to bridge the gap between industry demand and existing talent. The youth is being trained in data science, full-stack development and salesforce development which are the courses that are high in demand in the current times.

The programme has been launched to commemorate AU Foundation’s five years of association with Ambuja Foundation. So far, altogether 7 skill training centres have been setup in Rajasthan benefitting 5500 rural youth, as per an announcement. After successfully imparting skills for the last five years, the two foundations have now expanded their geographies to train youth of Jaipur, Chirawa, Jaitaran, Nagaur and Goverdhan. At present, AU SFB’s skilling programme- AU Ignite is running at 16 centres across Rajasthan having trained over 15,800 youth.

For the next two years, the programme will focus on training youth for jobs like domestic data entry associate, accounts – debt recovery agent, associate – CRM and business correspondent, hospitality roles, accounts executive, general duty assistant, microfinance jobs and others.

AU Bank’s ‘Bano Champion’ Programme

Bano Champion project- ‘Maidaan se Manzil Tak’ is CSR initiative of AU Small Finance Bank, launched in October 2021, to provide guided sports training to rural youth, in sports such as athletics, football, throwball, volleyball, and games of local preference. The programme has impacted the lives of over 8000 children across 64 rural and semi-urban locations in 22 districts of Rajasthan, till date. The initiative has garnered support from various sectors, including partnerships with sectoral experts, association bodies, and the government. Key achievements of the Bano Champion program include:

–Over 90 trained coaches & sub-coaches, along with a large support of volunteers, guiding the aspiring champions.

–680 young sports enthusiasts showing exemplary results at State and National Level competitions.

–One athlete qualifying for world Athletics Championship in Lima, Peru

–A robust sports tournament structure at Village, District, and State levels, witnessing massive participation.

The Bano Champion programme goes beyond providing just training by organising sports tournaments at various levels, creating platforms for children to showcase their talents. The State Level Sports Tournament of Bano Champion was organized at SMS Stadium in Jaipur in 2023. With renowned wrestler, Ms. Geeta Phogat as Chief Guest for the finals, the tournament witnessed participation of 1800+ children across seven sports. In a rewarding development, seven athletes from the program were selected by the Delhi Sports School (DSS), opening doors to national and international opportunities through their blend of sports and academics.

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The partnership will primarily have two major focus points: education and livelihoods.

Education: Under this the team will be implementing programs to improve access to quality education for children, aiming to increase school retention rates and academic performance by educating them.

Livelihoods: Under this team has plan to introduce skill development workshops and providing resources to promote economic independence among villagers

The Vanvasi Raksha Parivar Foundation, known for its grassroots efforts in rural development, will collaborate closely with the Sandeep Aggarwal Foundation to ensure the effective implementation of these programs.

Upasana Bora, Chairperson of the Sandeep Aggarwal Foundation, emphasized the organization’s commitment to holistic development, stating, “Our mission is to build an inclusive India by addressing our nation’s multifaceted development challenges and contributing to its collective aspirations. In the past, Sandeep Aggarwal Foundation has undertaken initiatives for supporting women education, health and hygiene, furthermore uplifting the underserved sections of our society. We continue to strive to create a more equitable India by ensuring easy access to basic human needs of education, health, vocational training and more.”

On the collaboration with Sandeep Aggarwal Foundation Mr. Virendra Sharma,National Head, Vanvasi Raksha Parivar Foundation affirmed,At Vanvasi Raksha Foundation, we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of tribal communities and their families through initiatives that promote livelihood development. This mission aligns closely with the core values and objectives of the Sandeep Aggarwal Foundation. We are excited to collaborate with SA Foundation to launch programs aimed at improving livelihoods in two villages. This effort will serve as a pilot project, and we aspire to create lasting change in many lives through our ongoing partnership.

This is one of the initiative from Sandeep Aggarwal Foundation’s broader focus areas, which include conservation of natural resources, empowering underprivileged women, and promoting entrepreneurship.By joining forces, both foundations aim to create a sustainable impact, fostering growth and development in these communities and contributing to the nation’s progress.

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Despite Jaipur being the capital city of Rajasthan, Udaipur was the largest recipient of CSR funds in the state in FY2022-23. The Udaipur district received a total of Rs. 195.55 Cr. from 176 companies in the last financial year. The top three sectors of focus for CSR initiatives in the district were Environment, Education, and Health which received Rs. 137.32 Cr., Rs. 32.19 Cr., and Rs. 13.37 Cr., respectively. The top three spenders in the district were Hindustan Zinc Limited (Rs. 144.72 Cr.), HDFC Bank Limited (Rs. 8.85 Cr.), and IIFL Finance Limited (Rs. 4.27 Cr.).

Top CSR Projects in Udaipur

Water Economic Zones by DS Group

DS Group has launched an integrated watershed development project known as the Water Economic Zones Project to enhance natural resources, particularly water and soil and thereby, increase the productivity of the land.

The project is currently being implemented in an area of 2,607 Hectares (1,315 Hectares in Alsigarh and 1,292 Hectares in Kurabad) in Udaipur, Rajasthan. The chosen project area has low productivity rain-fed farming, severe soil erosion in the undulating topography and degradation of land and forest. The project works towards improving the quality of life of the tribal and rural community by developing possible water resources. These subsequently impact livelihood enhancement through value addition in on-farm and off-farm activities.

The company has partnered with two local NGOs for Alsigarh and Kurabad Watershed areas respectively to implement the project. It will reach out to more than 23000 people from 26 villages, mostly from a tribal background and will cover an area of around 11000 hectares across both locations in Udaipur.

So far, under the project, multiple soil and water conservation structures have been constructed. These include 28 Anicuts or Check Dams, 58 Mini Percolation Tanks or Earthen Dams and other structures like Continuous Contour Trenches, Gabion, Gully Plugs, Recharge Pits, etc. Further, 14 Check Dams and 1 Community Pond have been revived. These structures have water storage and recharge capacity of about 7,10,015 Cubic meters. So far, under the project, around 51240 cubic meters of Continuous Contour trenches have been constructed, which can recharge an additional 307336 cubic meters of water in an average monsoon.

ICICI Rural Self-Employment Training Institutes

The Central government’s Ministry of Rural Development (MORD) has roped in banks to set up RSETIs (Rural Self Employment Training Institutes) for young people from rural communities. On behalf of ICICI Bank CSR, the Foundation has been managing a residential RSETI in Udaipur and its satellite centres for a decade. Satellite centres provide doorstep training and flexible courses on location.

ICICI RSETIs have a high success rate, with more than 75% of the trainees continuing gainful employment long after they have passed out; nearly 58% are women. The curriculum is designed after surveying local employers. There are skilling courses in more than 30 trades, which also align with the guidelines of the National Skills Qualifications Framework. Other activities include roadshows and Ratri Choupal gatherings to generate interest in entrepreneurship.

These centres build micro-entrepreneurs and attempt to walk them through the venture end-to-end support. They will inform them about credit schemes from the government, fill out application forms and show the procedure to set up their business enterprise. There are follow-ups for two years after training where the team checks up on their progress. In fiscal 2020, 70% out of 17,500 trainees at the ICICI RSETIs were women.

Unchi Udaan by Hindustan Zinc

The ‘UNCHI UDAAN’ program is built on the base being created by Shiksha Sambal, another Flagship program by Hindustan Zinc. The objective of the program is to give wings to dreams of meritorious students, studying in government schools in communities around HZL operations, to study in IITs and other prestigious Engineering Colleges by providing quality coaching and residential schooling.

UNCHI UDAAN identifies and prepares young meritorious students from government schools in communities around HZL’s operational areas in Ajmer, Bhilwada, Chittorgarh, Rajsamand, Udaipur districts of Rajasthan and Pantnagar district of Uttarakhand. It gives wings to children’s dreams, of studying in IITs and other institutions of national repute. This is a multi-year residential program being implemented in partnership with ‘Resonance Eduventures Pvt. Ltd’ (Rajasthan’s leading coaching institute) as the technical partner and Vidya Bhawan as the school & hostel partner. 2 batches of 30 students each have currently been enrolled under this project. More than 2000 students appeared for qualifying examinations held for each batch.

Football Academy by Hindustan Zinc

Football Academy is a pioneering effort by Hindustan Zinc in Rajasthan to identify local football talent at an early age and train them to be Indian Football Stars. The objective of the project is to initiate a large scale holistic Football program for strengthening grassroots community connect by setting up the HZL Football Academy as well as Community Football Centers in communities around HZL operations; identifying talented young footballers from Rajasthan; training them using the latest methodologies and technological interventions to create Indian Football stars.

The project has 4 pillars:

1. Community Outreach Program – Geared to generate mass community engagement in football. 64 Community Football Centers are being set up in select communities around HZL operations. Children coming to these centers receive training for 2 hours a day for 3 days a week. Goal-Post campaigns to train 32 local community coaches have also been initiated. In just 4 months since the initiation of the Project, the outreach program reached out to 2500 children from Zawar, Debari and Dariba. Talent Hunts are being initiated across Rajasthan. Given the interest shown by girls during outreach camps, plans have been put in place to explore possibilities of forming girls Football teams in the Community Football Centers.

2. HZL Football Academy – Set up as a residential program for the most talented players. Training is provided by highly qualified expert coaches using world class infrastructure facilities, latest scientific methodologies and technology. The students selected for this football Centre of Excellence receive intensive football training as well as formal education till class 12. The Academy now has a capacity of 80 boys.

3. Performance Analysis Center – A high technology centre to provide world class scientific and technological training facilities to local football talents from an early age. It is being built at Zawar and will be ready by February 2018.

4. Zinc Football League – The best way to become a football champion is to play football matches and to win games and championships. A grassroots football league is being created to strengthen community connect and to give our young champions a taste of playing real games.

Saarthi Aaram Kendra by Tata Motors

Driven by its mission to address the issues in the trucking industry, Tata Motors in association with Pasco Motors, has launched Saarthi Aaram Kendra, at Madri, near Udaipur, Rajasthan.

The Saarthi Aaram Kendra initiative is a part of a larger driver welfare program. The initiative covers areas like accidental insurance, hospitalisation cover, financial counselling and educational assistance packages for their children, for the wellbeing of the saarthis and their families.

The initiative is aimed towards improving the working conditions of commercial vehicle drivers while promoting a better quality of life and taking necessary steps to enhance their mental and physical wellbeing.

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For students in rural areas, quality education is often hindered by the lack of essential infrastructure, including reliable electricity and safe drinking water. Delhivery and Samarpann’s new project aims to bridge these gaps by installing 3-kWh solar power systems in each school. These systems provide a stable energy source for lighting, classroom equipment, and other essential facilities, eliminating the dependence on polluting and expensive diesel generators. This move aligns with India’s climate goals while ensuring uninterrupted learning experiences.

Suraj Saharan, Co-founder and Chief People’s Officer, Delhivery, says: “We understand the importance of school education, and contributing to the Indian education machinery forms a key part of our CSR policy. Last year, we partnered with Avanti Fellows to prepare 25 academically bright girls from low-income backgrounds, for competitive entrance exams in the fields of engineering and medicine, over a period of two years. Now through our partnership with Samarpann, we have tried to enhance the classroom experience by provisioning electricity through solar-powered plants, and preventing health disorders by installing drinking water-purification plants. In the current engagement, we did this across 3 government schools in Kota District in Rajasthan. We are also grateful to the state authorities for their guidance and assistance in this project.”

Dr Ruma Bhargava, Founder and Head Samarpann], added: “Health and education are inseparable. Providing clean water in schools is vital for children’s development and academic success. This project serves as a model for sustainable development that we hope can be replicated in other underserved regions.”

Access to clean drinking water is a transformative aspect of this initiative, addressing waterborne illnesses that often cause absenteeism in rural schools. With the installation of water purification systems, students can now stay healthy and focused, boosting both their academic performance and overall well-being. Simultaneously, the project promotes environmental sustainability by reducing energy costs through solar power, fostering a future-oriented approach to rural development.

Beyond immediate benefits, the initiative is sparking a broader impact within communities. By instilling environmental awareness and sustainable practices among students, Delhivery is shaping a generation that values sustainability. As India advances toward sustainable growth, this project highlights the pivotal role of corporate contributions in tackling social challenges, demonstrating how businesses can drive meaningful change by addressing climate action and ensuring equitable distribution of resources.

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