Transforming Rural India

Global Vikas Trust's pioneering water conservation and farming initiatives are transforming rural India, empowering farmers with sustainable solutions, higher incomes, and a brighter future through innovation and resilience

- ANIL SWARUP

Water scarcity is a major issue that afflicts a large part of the country. The problem is assuming alarming proportions in some parts of the country as more and more regions are getting added each day. Both the Central as well as State Governments have taken several initiatives for conserving water, but the Government alone cannot tackle such an issue that is adversely impacting the lives of lakhs of people. It is in this context that successful models evolved by organizations like Global Vikas Trust (GVT) assume significance because such models can easily be replicated and scaled through public-private partnerships in the true spirit of Nexus of Good. GVT was deservedly selected for the Nexus of Good Annual Award, 2024 by a jury headed by Mr. Deepak Gupta, former Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission. The award was handed over at a glittering function at PHD House, New Delhi by a celebrated former Police Officer, Mr. Prakash Singh.

Global Vikas Trust (GVT) has been at the forefront of transformative rural development in India, with a mission to uplift small and marginal farmers and enhance agricultural productivity. Founded in 2016 by noted social activist, Mayank Gandhi, GVT was born out of a deep commitment to address critical issues in India's rural heartland. The journey began in the drought-stricken region of Marathwada, Maharashtra, where GVT initiated a series of impactful interventions that have since transformed thousands of lives.