In the vibrant village of Jambrung, nestled in Raigad district just 90 km away from the bustling metropolis of Mumbai, a tale of resilience unfolds. With a population of 1,500, they face a daunting water shortage from January to June. Despite the beautiful Ulhas river flowing nearby, it runs dry, leaving the villagers longing for relief. Even the bountiful rains of the Konkan region from June to September slip away, untapped and wasted.

Crisil's water conservation efforts positively impact 100+ households in two villages of Udaipur (south Rajasthan)

Rabale (in Mumbai) is an existing plantation site of Crisil. The total plantation capacity is approx. 16,000 – 18,000 trees; of which over 4,000 trees have been planted by Crisil. The area comes under the Forest Department of Maharashtra, who are working with IAHV and Hariyali, (our NGO partners). 

Earlier, tree maintenance required tankers in order to water the plants. Later on, it was decided to build check dams around the area

The community responded positvely. 80% households now segragate waste. The compost pits we constructed, can produce 300 kg of compost per month, and can be sold, creating a source of income for the community members.

The solar lights are working well. Our community is thankful. Residents from nearby villages have also shown interest in understanding and using the lighting systems.

I became confident after the Sugran workshops. I learned to prepare exotic, international dishes, something I would never have been able to without this project coming to our community. I have now started taking catering orders.

I have been a part of a few of Crisil Foundation’s myriad initiatives over the years like disaster relief efforts, wall painting activity, planting of trees, cleaning up beaches, being a panelist for Change the Scene projects, etc and am extremely happy with the entire experience and am really humbled by the opportunity to contribute to such activities. I would like to applaud the entire team of Crisil Foundation for keeping Crisil’s flag flying high in the CSR arena as well as giving opportunities to Crisilites to contribute personally to make the world a better place to live in. 

It has been fulfilling to contribute towards the meaningful initiatives organized by Crisil Foundation. Mentoring and training their Mein Pragati field workers in important skills has been a valuable experience. I have also enjoyed participating in beach cleaning drives and environmental initiatives like tree plantation drives in Mumbai. Crisil Foundation has always been welcoming, collaborative, and enthusiastic about supporting important causes. As a Crisil employee, I value being able to contribute to social, environmental, and economic empowerment causes. I thank Crisil Foundation for driving these initiatives and creating diverse opportunities for us to make a positive impact.

Crisil Foundation through its volunteering agenda has provided ample opportunities to make a meaningful impact on society and the environment. With pride, I wore the Crisil Re cap and t-shirt, while participating in planting saplings at the Rabale Plantation Site using the Miyawaki method. We returned every few months for post-plantation activities, ensuring the saplings were healthy and thriving. Through this technique, the planted saplings supported each other's growth and prevented the growth of weeds. Witnessing the saplings turn into trees in just a few years was a rewarding experience. This experience has shown me the importance of teamwork and trust in achieving successful outcomes, both in corporate settings and in society.