HRIDAY – Holistic Rural Initiative for Development Action & Yield Tilakwada (Narmada District, Gujarat)

Located in a predominantly tribal , geographically challenging district, HRIDAY adopts a holistic, multi- sectoral approach to improving livelihoods and well-being. The region features in the Prime Minister’s Aspirational District Programme, reflecting its developmental priority. The project strengthens access to services, enhances community resilience, and promotes sustainable growth.

14 water-harvesting structures were created, enabling a storage capacity of 80 million liters and supporting irrigation across 100 acres of land.
250 acres were brought under mixed-cropping practices by 250 farmers, and 130 acres were brought under crop diversification practices by 130 farmers.
150 acres were brought under drip-irrigation systems by 100 farmers, ensuring more efficient and sustainable water use.
40 women from SHGs and 100 farmers produced vermicompost and vermiwash.
210 households adopted kitchen gardens to improve household nutrition.
55 households installed biogas units, saving ₹500 to ₹1,000 per month in LPG and firewood expenses and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.