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HDFC Bank, through its CSR initiative Parivartan, has built and restored over 15,289 water structures across more than 10,430 villages, supporting around 14.92 lakh households nationwide. The programme has also enabled access to safe drinking water in over 950 villages through community purification systems. The initiative spans farm ponds, check dams, rainwater harvesting systems, and decentralised distribution infrastructure, alongside irrigation support for farming communities. Combined with agricultural interventions and community-led planning, the programme aims to improve water access, enhance irrigation coverage, and support rural livelihoods through sustainable resource management.
HDFC Bank, under its CSR initiative Parivartan, has cumulatively built and restored more than 15,289 water structures across India, covering over 10,430 villages and supporting approximately 14.92 lakh households, according to a statement issued earlier this week. Advertisement
The programme has also facilitated access to safe drinking water in more than 950 villages through the installation of community purification systems as part of its health and hygiene initiatives. These systems include mini purification plants using UV, reverse osmosis and multi-stage filtration technologies, supported by community water tanks, tap connections and water quality monitoring mechanisms.
Across regions, the initiative has created a range of water infrastructure assets, including farm ponds, check dams, jalminars for decentralised water distribution, and rainwater harvesting systems installed at schools, healthcare centres and residential locations. In central India, lift irrigation systems and recharge wells have been developed to expand water access for tribal farming communities.
The programme integrates water conservation efforts with agricultural support measures. These include micro-irrigation systems, shade net houses, Bio-Input Resource Centres and multilayer farming practices aimed at improving productivity. According to the bank, these interventions have contributed to increasing irrigated land area, reducing dependence on unpredictable rainfall patterns and enhancing crop yields for small and marginal farmers.
Community participation forms a key component of the initiative. Water user groups are provided training in water budgeting and efficient utilisation to ensure long-term sustainability of the assets. Additionally, Participatory Village Action Plans are developed in collaboration with women’s self-help groups and local water user associations to align infrastructure development with community priorities.
The programme reflects a broader focus on integrated water resource management, combining infrastructure creation with capacity building and agricultural support to strengthen rural water security and livelihoods.
Source - PTI
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