The extensive water conservation campaign spearheaded by Banas Dairy focuses on large-scale infrastructure projects designed to maximize water capture and groundwater recharge across the Banaskantha district. Key data released by the dairy highlights the massive scope of the initiative: the construction of over 325 ponds and more than 30,000 soak pits. These significant civil engineering efforts have directly contributed to an improvement in groundwater levels throughout the entire region, securing a vital resource for both the local community and the dairy supply chain.

The benefits of these water management initiatives extend far beyond the dairy’s immediate operations, impacting the broader agricultural landscape. According to a statement from the dairy, these efforts have successfully revitalized thousands of acres of farmland, providing reliable support for irrigation and bolstering the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices among its network of dairy farmers. This synergy between industrial sustainability and farmer resilience provides an essential blueprint for large cooperatives operating in water-stressed regions globally.

Beyond the farm-level infrastructure, Banas Dairy Chairman Shankar Chaudhary, who accepted the award from President Droupadi Murmu, confirmed the adoption of advanced water management practices within the processing facilities themselves. The dairy has installed sophisticated water recycling systems at its processing units to significantly curb wastage. This industrial optimization aligns with the national government’s focus on sustainable resource use, specifically adhering to the principles of the nationwide Catch the Rain initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.