Case Studies

From Barren Land to a Thriving Urban Forest: Restoring Ecology at Harit Upvan, Sorkha

In one of Uttar Pradesh's fastest urbanising districts, a neglected stretch of land once buried under construction debris and community waste has evolved…

Beyond Flattening the Land: Ascenta's Low-Density Approach to Development in Karjat

Rapid urban expansion is reshaping the outskirts of India's major cities, bringing with it new opportunities as well as complex planning challenges. As…

Powering Rural Resilience Through Biogas and Regenerative Agriculture

India's agricultural sector is under increasing pressure to balance productivity with sustainability. Rising input costs, dependence on conventional…

Beyond the Lake: Reviving the Water Structures that Sustain Village Life

Traditional water systems have historically played a central role in sustaining rural communities across India. While lakes are often viewed as the…

‘SBI Harshoday’ - A vision to provide a joyful learning ecosystem for rural children

The transformation of Anganwadi Centres in Gorakhpur, supported by SBI Foundation CSR funding through Safe Society, highlights how small, targeted efforts…

Empowering Dreams, Enabling Futures: How AU Small Finance Bank is Building Grassroots Empowerment through Women, Youth, and Sports

At the heart of AU Small Finance Bank’s social impact philosophy lies a simple yet transformative belief: empowerment begins at the grassroots. Through…

Daang: A Model for Sustainable Livelihoods Through Rainwater Harvesting

Nestled in the remote regions of the Chambal Valley, the villages of Daang in Rajasthan tell a remarkable story of resilience and transformation, all…