Impact Stories

By K.Ganesh, Director, Sustainability and Corporate Affairs, Bisleri International Rapid industrialisation and urban expansion have long stressed natural resources and polluted ecosystems. We experience climate change in ecosystems, fading biodiversity, and lives disrupted by extreme weather, health, and economic crises. As food and water security erode and communities grow more vulnerable, we must ask ourselves how we can give back to the environment more than we take from it. The answer to that question will determine whether people can sufficiently restore the planet to sustain themselves.    Linear consumption models, where resources are extracted, used and discarded, place a growing burden on the environment and on communities. They increase dependence on virgin resources, add pressure on stressed water systems, and

Every big idea has a starting point. For vivo, it was a simple, almost stubborn belief, rooted in its philosophy to do the right thing, and to do things right, naturally driving the brand to empower the next generation. Through vivo Ignite, they turn this belief into action, giving India’s young changemakers the stage, mentorship, and support they need to transform their ideas into meaningful, real-world change. Four editions in, vivo Ignite: Technology and Innovation Initiative remains steadfast in its commitment to build a credible platform that gives national visibility to young STEM talent, between classes 8 to 12. As a smartphone brand, vivo has always believed in the resounding power of innovation. It is a powerful reminder that innovation

Pune, Maharashtra Across rural India, development investments have expanded significantly in both scale and intent. Yet, despite this progress, outcomes often remain fragmented and difficult to sustain beyond project cycles. As the sector evolves, there is a growing recognition that convergence is key to sustainability, ensuring that efforts across stakeholders, systems and communities translate into long-term outcomes. Drawing from over 30 years of rural development experience, working across more than 2,500 villages and impacting over 16 lakh lives, Srinivasan Services Trust (SST), the social arm of TVS Motor Company, found that sustainable transformation depends on how effectively community ownership, strong processes and public systems come together. From Participation to Ownership At the heart of sustainability lies community ownership. At SST,

Some stories begin with a large office, a boardroom plan and a funded project. This one began with a young educated man standing on a polluted beach, looking at the waves bring back what the city had thrown away. For Dr. Chinu Kwatra, Founder of Khushiyaan Foundation, the coastline was not just a stretch of sand. It was a mirror. Wrapper, discarded bag and other plastc waste carried a question: if we call this city our home, who will take responsibility for what we leave behind? That question became a movement. What started as a determined individual effort slowly grew into one of Khushiyaan Foundation’s most powerful environmental initiatives — Beach Warriors. Its a one-man show. Chinu could be seen

An integrated approach to water conservation, sustainable agro-forestry, and climate-resilient farming is breathing new life into 10 marginalized villages across the Pawai and Gunnor blocks of Madhya Pradesh. Panna, Madhya Pradesh: In the semi-arid landscape of the Panna district, regional vulnerabilities like erratic rainfall, seasonal drought, and depleting groundwater tables have historically restricted agricultural productivity, forcing many smallholder families into seasonal migration. To systematically reverse these systemic challenges, a multi-dimensional rural development intervention named Project Sujalam—an Focused water conservation integrated with rural livelihood development Project—was launched. Generously supported by the corporate social responsibility (CSR) wings of LIC Housing Finance Ltd. and meticulously executed on the ground by the dedicated team at Lok Kalyan Bhumika Samiti, this initiative spans across 10