Sankalapa Rural Development Society

01/07/2026

We organised a one-Day Agricultural Field Exposure Visit today for around 30 farmers from Elishiruru, Shiruj, Hosur, Kanavi, and Beladadi villages to the farm of progressive farmer and 2025 District Best Farmer Award recipient Mr. Shaukat Ali Limbannavar of Naganur village, Navalgund taluka.

Mr. Limbannavar told us how he constructed 3 farm ponds on his 2 acre 18 guntas farm using his own funds. He had no bore well and no government subsidy. But by harvesting rainwater has successfully grown nearly 2,000 plants of various species, including several medicinal plants.

Also he practices fish farming in the farm ponds, for good income, and poultry farming successfully. He gives eggs free of cost to children of the government school in his village.

His model of natural farming, efficient water management, multi-cropping system, and integration of allied agricultural activities proved to be highly inspiring for the visiting farmers. The field visit provided valuable insights, practical learning, and a new experience for all participants.

We extends its heartfelt thanks to Mr. Limbannavar for his cooperation and to all the farmers who participated and contributed to the success of this program.

22/06/2026

Great TV coverage of the amazing support SBI Foundation are giving us with our work across Karnataka State - from Sangolli Village to Mundargi Taluk and Gadag District supporting the rural communities with rainwater harvesting, pond rejuvenation, education, community forests and more. Thanks to

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21/06/2026

was successfully celebrated in Sangoli village under our SBI Samman Project with the valued support of SBI Foundation. The program promoted the importance of yoga for physical and mental well-being among the community members." 🧘‍♂️🌿 Many students and youth participated in the festival of yoga. It was a great success and enjoyed by all.

Umesh Mugali Preeti Maheshwari Sikandar Meeranayak

10/06/2026

Today we have had two articles published in Kannada news papers, Vijaya Sakshi Kannada News discussed our Bore well recharge work and farm ponds supported by SBI Foundation. Pictured are the local farmers reading about the benefits of these methods. ,

07/06/2026

The KannadaPrabhu news published this article in Kannada today about Sikandar Meeranayak's water work. With thanks to many supporters including SBI Foundation and many more who have stepped up to assist SRDS with their work bringing water to those who have dried up bore wells, and silted up and degraded community lakes. He is also working to provide schools and colleges with rainwater harvesting systems using rooftop run off.
www.kannadaprabha.com/specials/2026/Jun/07/gadag-man-breathes-life-into-200-lakes-and-3000-borewells

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07/06/2026

Sikandar Meeranayak was mentioned today in two newspapers, the New Sunday Express, Bengaluru edition and Kannada Prabha
For his work with rainwater harvesting throughout Karnataka and beyond. This article mentions his early inspiration and the building of his organisation SRDS to what it is now, renovating 200 lakes and 3000 defunct bore wells with a team of 25 people. The article mentions support from major organisations including SBI Foundation Infosys Deshpande Foundation VRL Logistics Ltd, ICICI Bank and more supporters over the years. Now working actively in
www.kannadaprabha.com/specials/2026/Jun/07/gadag-man-breathes-life-into-200-lakes-and-3000-borewells

05/06/2026

Today and we have celebrated this day at three of our project areas supported by SBI Foundation - in the Mundargi Taluk, Sangoli, and Raichur District. Our work with rain water harvesting and area development in these districts directly supports the environment with our education and health projects aimed at supported the rural communities.

28/05/2026

Today is World Menstrual Hygiene Day, and we have conducted an awareness session at Sangolli village Belagavi District under the SBI FoundationSAMMAAN Project.
The awareness program was led by senior staff members with the active participation of more than 30 women from the village. It focused on promoting awareness about menstrual hygiene and safe health practices among women and girls.
Participants were also educated about the proper segregation of wet waste, dry waste, and sanitary waste to encourage safe and sustainable disposal practices at the household level.
Awareness was further extended to SBI Prerana students, YTC students, and Computer students, helping them understand the importance of menstrual hygiene management, cleanliness, and environmental responsibility.
The program aimed to create awareness, break social stigma, and encourage healthy and hygienic practices within the community.
Observed annually since 2014 and coordinated by WASH United, with support from organizations including the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF), MH Day aims to raise awareness of the challenges many women and girls face in managing menstruation safely and with dignity. The annual campaign encourages action to address stigma, improve access to menstrual products and information, and strengthen water, sanitation and hygiene services.
Awareness programs were conducted also in SBI Foundation Gram Seva in Maski block Raichur district.
Sikandar Meeranayak Umesh Mugali Preeti Maheshwari