CSR Unit Lead Projects

1. Bharat India Jodo- BIJ 0.3, “Resilient Communities, Mandla- A Reliance Foundation Project

Reliance Foundation's Flagship Programme, Bharat-India-Jodo 3.0, implemented by SARDA aims at bridging the developmental gap between rural and urban India. This initiative, dedicated to rural transformation, specifically targets small and marginal farmers struggling with limited livelihood options. These farmers, predominantly owning rain-fed lands, face challenges such as insufficient irrigation facilities and reliance on single crops. As a result, they often cannot utilize their entire landholdings due to poor soil quality or inadequate resources. Consequently, their income potential is significantly restricted, compelling many to migrate in search of unskilled labor opportunities. Through RF BIJ 3.0, SARDA is facilitating these farmers to receive support to enhance their agricultural practices and diversify their income sources, ultimately guiding them towards sustainable livelihoods.

In the current socio-economic environment, the RF BIJ 3.0 Project plays a crucial role in uplifting marginal farmers by promoting sustainable livelihood practices. SARDA aims to reduce the risks associated with farming, lessen external dependencies, and enhance the lives and livelihoods of rural communities. By emphasizing low-cost, high-output sustainable agriculture techniques, by implementing the RF BIJ 3.0 project in the Mandla district, SARDA helps farmers boost their productivity and capitalize on market opportunities to increase their income.

Moreover, the program fosters collaboration among farmers by organizing them into collectives, enabling them to benefit from the strength of unity. These innovative models of social and economic development are community-driven, ensuring that the development initiatives are owned, controlled, and managed by the local communities themselves. This approach not only benefits the individual beneficiaries but also contributes to the overall advancement of the village and region.

By promoting self-reliance, enhancing productivity, and fostering community collaboration, SARDA is paving the way for a more prosperous and sustainable future for farmers and rural regions.

Project Profile

2. Promoting Clean Cooking through the Distribution of ICS to 8300 Beneficiaries, supported by Schaeffler India Limited.

 SARDA is implementing the “Promoting clean cooking through improved cookstoves” project supported by Schaeffler India Limited in the Chhatarpur District of Madhya Pradesh The project aims to introduce improved cookstoves, for creating a healthier environment and addresses the issue of traditional chulha contributing to indoor pollution, respiratory illnesses, and forest degradation, making it imperative for sustainable cooking practices. The objectives include mitigating health issues associated with traditional chulha, preventing ecosystem damage, generating employment, and aligning with the fulfillment of eight Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The project spans five years. A total of 8300 cookstoves are planned to be distributed, benefiting a total of 8300 families. In conclusion, Improved Cookstoves offer a holistic solution, enhancing efficiency, health, and environmental sustainability in cooking practices worldwide. The widespread adoption of Improved Cookstoves reduces the reliance on traditional cooking methods that contribute to deforestation and environmental degradation and minimizes the environmental impact of cooking activities while fostering a long-term commitment to sustainable practices.

3. Promotion of Bamboo Plantation based Agroforestry cum Horticulture in MP, CG, JH, and Maharashtra in collaboration with Kosher Climate India Pvt. Limited.

 SARDA in collaboration with Kosher Climate India Pvt. Limited is working on a “Climate restoration and Climate resilience” project in selected pockets in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Maharashtra. The wider objective of the proposed project is to develop an ecosystem that could ensure zero carbon release in our country. Other Specific Objectives of the proposed intervention are the following:

1. To ensure bamboo plantation-based agro-forestry on 6000 ha of land within 3 years.
2. To ensure community engagement in the promotion and protection of plantation works.
3. To enhance the capacity of the project area community for efficient management of natural resources
4. To transform barren or waste and non-fertile land of the tribal people into productive land

After the implementation of project activities, 6000 ha of land will be covered with a bamboo plantation comprising different States. The local community will also ensure ownership of the patches of the plantation and will ensure the sustainability of the plantation activity.