05/06/2026
Depleted groundwater. Changing precipitation patterns. Uncertainty in agriculture. Communities on the edge.💧
When Water For People India Trust first began its partnership with 3M India in Jan 2024, these were the ground realities facing communities in Shirur, Pune District, Maharashtra. But there were no ready-made solutions.
Together with 3M India and the local communities, we co-created solutions using integrated interventions that combine technical knowledge, sustainable agricultural practices and community participation, equipping community members with tools to build their resilience.
The result?
✅About 190.82 million litres of water conserved across 1,121 hectares, eliminating the need for 38,000 water tankers.
✅Over 1,000 farmers have embraced climate-resilient practices
✅while more than 15,000 community members are actively contributing to water conservation efforts.
“Because of the water conservation efforts, our groundwater levels have increased. Prior to this, we didn't have even 2 to 3 feet of water, but now our wells can hold upto 3 to 4 feet,” says Sudam Dnyanoba Thite, farmer, Thitemala village.
Lasting water security begins with community ownership.
📽️Watch the full story of change
Bishwadeep Ghose Jal Jeevan Mission, India District Information Office Pune Gajanan Patil Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India
