Business Update4 Dec 2025, 10:19 am
Schaeffler India Honored with CII National Award for Water Management
AI Summary
Schaeffler India has been recognized at the CII National Award for Excellence in Water Management 2024-25 for its Jal Samruddhi CSR initiative under the category ‘Beyond the Fence’. The project, implemented in partnership with the BAIF Development Research Foundation, has transformed water-scarce regions of Wakalwadi and Gosasi villages in Rajgurunagar block, Pune district, creating a water conservation potential of 143,000 cubic meters and improving cropping intensity by 40%. The initiative has enabled more than 400 rural families to transition toward water security, resilience, and improved quality of life.
Key Highlights
- Schaeffler India honored with CII National Award for Water Management
- Recognized for Jal Samruddhi CSR initiative under the category ‘Beyond the Fence’
- Transformed water-scarce regions of Wakalwadi and Gosasi villages
- Created a water conservation potential of 143,000 cubic meters
- Improved cropping intensity by 40% and enhanced agricultural yield