Strategic Focus in Community Engagement

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Water Resource Management

To support water security, we have adopted a strong water resource management approach. This includes providing access to safe drinking water, encouraging rainwater harvesting, and promoting careful use of water. Active engagement with stakeholders plays a key role in effective monitoring, driving improvements in both community water security and the Company’s water-positive status.
462

Rooftop rainwater harvesting systems (RRWHS) installed

49

Check dams constructed

152

New drinking water structures created

495

Farm ponds developed

363

Awareness camps held on water resource management

121

Ponds revived

Agro Based Livelihoods

The Company promotes sustainable agricultural practices and modern technologies to enhance productivity and income for rural communities. Key initiatives include building farmer awareness and capacity in areas such as crop diversification, efficient water use, and the adoption of innovative tools like drone technology. Programmes such as the Better Cotton Initiative, organic farming, and the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) help reduce input costs while increasing yields in an environmentally responsible way.
2,869

hectares brought under micro-irrigation

16

Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) formed with 9,261 shareholders, including 33% women participation

Skill and Entrepreneurship Development

Ambuja Cements is committed to empowering rural youth by providing skill training and creating alternative livelihood opportunities in remote areas. Through 15 Skill and Entrepreneurship Development Institutes across 10 states, we have supported 7,770 students this year, achieving an impressive 76% average placement rate. A core focus of these institutes is enhancing employability and entrepreneurship. We also prioritise gender inclusion, with a significant number of women participating in technical courses—reinforcing our commitment to diversity, empowerment, and inclusive growth.

Community Health

We provide health care through a holistic approach that includes curative, preventive, and promotive care. The Company’s health initiatives address key areas such as maternal, child, and adolescent health, nutrition, sanitation, and the prevention and management of both communicable and non-communicable diseases. Key programmes include: Community clinics and behaviour change support groups; Village health volunteers (Sakhis) who connect people with essential healthcare services; Expansion of the ‘Atmiyata’ mental health project and Promotion of access to Ayushman Bharat health insurance.
310

ANC (Antenatal Care) camps benefitting 4,963 pregnant and lactating women through the Mother and Child Health programme

373

Specialty camps reaching 27,104 people

129,270

Truckers and allied workers engaged through health activities

22,300

Community members benefitted from curative health services, including telemedicine, community clinics, and diagnostics

1,014

Non-Communicable Disease camps benefitting 33,500 individuals screened under NCDs

1,244

WASH awareness sessions held in schools

Women Empowerment

As part of our commitment to women’s empowerment and inclusion, we are focused on strengthening and expanding Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to enhance women’s social and financial independence. This year, the emphasis has been on scaling up SHGs to support enterprise development and create sustainable livelihood opportunities for women. In collaboration with the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), the Company has facilitated access to financial support through Joint Liability Groups (JLGs).
210

New SHGs formed, bringing the total to over 3,258

1,359

Capacity building sessions held to strengthen SHGs

7,456

Women benefitted from income generation activities

Rural Infrastructure

The Company places strong emphasis on developing essential infrastructure in its core villages. By investing resources and working closely with local governing bodies and community members, we ensure that need-based infrastructure projects are effectively planned and implemented. This collaborative approach helps uplift overall living conditions and supports long-term community development.
284

Installation of streetlights, including solar-powered

81 km

Road constructed or renovated, including gravel road

879 m

Drainage constructed or repaired

120

Units construction or renovation including Anganwadis, School Boundary Wall, Community Hall, Health Centre, Gaushala Parapet Wall, and Public Toilet