Gokawadi, Taluka Bhor, Dist. Pune : Under the
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of The Clearing Corporation of
India Limited (CCIL), an integrated soil-water conservation and agricultural
development project was successfully implemented in Gokawadi village of Bhor
taluka in collaboration with ‘Vanarai’. This transformative initiative was
designed to address water scarcity, promote sustainable farming practices, and
improve access to modern education for rural communities.
A
formal handover ceremony was held in Gokawadi village. The company’s officials
Hon’ble Deepak Chande and Sunil Salunke along with Vanarai officials, were
present at this event. Under this project, 15,000 cubic meters of silt were
removed from various water bodies to increase the water storage capacity. Old
water storage structures were repaired and new structures were constructed.
Water-absorbing trenches, contour trenches, and farm bunding etc activities
were implemented for groundwater recharge. Mulching and drip irrigation systems
were set up in demonstration plots and an emphasis on organic farming for
efficient water use and improving soil health. Also, horticulture was
encouraged by distributing 2,400 Kesar mango seedlings to farmers. Community
empowerment was achieved by training programs and social awareness (IEC)
activities. These collective efforts have helped turn previously barren lands
into productive farmland, supporting increased cultivation and a growing shift
toward horticultural crops, especially during the Rabi season.
In
addition, a joint initiative was also undertaken by ‘The Clearing Corporation
of India Limited’ (CCIL) and ‘Vanarai’ to provide educational infrastructure in
22 rural schools in Bhor taluka of Pune district. The schools were equipped with
modern equipment and educational material like computers, projectors, printers,
water filters, science lab material, tables and chairs.These upgrades have
enabled the adoption of digital education, provided students with access to
better learning tools, and created a safe and inspiring educational
environment.
This integrated initiative by CCIL and Vanarai
is emerging as a model for sustainable rural development by focusing on
soil-water conservation, agricultural enhancement, and educational empowerment.
It demonstrates how corporate social responsibility and grassroots partnerships
can create a significant and lasting impact in rural India.
