New Delhi, Feb 14, 2025: Global advanced technology services and solutions company Genpact on Friday announced a collaboration with two non-profit organisations – the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) India and the Watershed Organization Trust (WOTR) – to address the pressing challenges of climate change and support sustainable development initiatives across the country.
With WWF-India, Genpact aims to restore the ecological health of the Chambal-Yamuna River system, enhance biodiversity, and support conservation efforts. In addition, the collaboration with WOTR focuses on strengthening climate resilience in Rajasthan. This involves implementing community-led water harvesting initiatives and promoting climate-resilient agricultural practices.
“Climate action is not just an environmental issue; it’s a social and economic imperative,” said Piyush Mehta, CHRO and Country Manager, India, Genpact. “As a purpose-driven company, Genpact is committed to driving positive environmental and social impact. Our collaborations with WWF-India and WOTR are a testament to this purpose in action, enabling us to contribute meaningfully to a more sustainable, better world for all,” he said.
Genpact’s project with WWF-India is centered on revitalizing the Chambal-Yamuna River basin, a critical freshwater ecosystem that supports 77% of the global breeding gharial population and is home to India’s national aquatic animal - the Ganga River dolphin. This project is expected to benefit around 50,000 farmers by improving water security; improve the population of river dolphins and gharials (crocodiles) along an 80-km stretch of the river; conserve 5,000 square km landscape; safeguarding biodiversity; and develop a multi-stakeholder framework for long-term conservation.
“The Chambal River, being a unique and critical freshwater ecosystem, holds an immense potential to realize the vision of a healthy Ganga,” said Ravi Singh, Secretary General & CEO, WWF-India. “Through this initiative, WWF-India will work with key stakeholders, including local communities, the Governments of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan, and the National Mission for Clean Ganga, to enhance understanding of the river—its hydrology, morphology, ecology, and governance to develop valuable insights and pave the way for long-term conservation of one of India’s important perennial rivers,” he said.
With Genpact’s support, WOTR will work in the drought-prone region of Karauli, Rajasthan. Over the next three years, the project is expected to create and restore water harvesting structures capable of saving 128 million litres of water, and introduce resilient farming techniques to help over 1600 farmers increase their crop productivity by up to 30%.
“WOTR's partnership with Genpact in Karauli, Rajasthan, exemplifies a strategic approach to climate resilience and sustainable development,” said Prakash Keskar, Executive Director, WOTR. “By implementing water harvesting structures and climate-smart agriculture, we're addressing critical water scarcity issues while empowering farmers. This initiative aligns perfectly with our mission to build resilient rural communities and showcases the power of collaborative efforts in driving meaningful environmental and social impact,” he said.
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