Rivers support farming, local livelihoods and the surrounding environment. Shashwat’s upcoming River Conservation Project aims to bring communities and partner organisations together to protect these shared water resources.

Preparatory discussions and planning have taken place through the Upper Bhima collaboration, involving FES and seven like-minded organisations from the Pune region. This collaboration provides a foundation for coordinating future conservation efforts.

The proposed work focuses on the Ghod, Meena, Kukadi and Bhima river basins, connecting environmental conservation with the livelihoods of communities living in these areas.

Shashwat plans to work with local villagers, government agencies and corporate social responsibility partners. Community participation will be central to developing activities that respond to local needs and encourage shared responsibility for river health.

The long-term aspiration is to help rivers sustain cleaner water and flows throughout the year. As the project develops, this page will share confirmed activities, partnerships and progress.