30/10/2026
For years, Tuntapur Pond in Raichur, Karnataka, lay dry and degraded. Today, goats and cattle stop by its banks to drink.
In a water-stressed region, that simple sight carries a deeper meaning.
Last year, PwC India Foundation, together with an NGO partner, rejuvenated nearly three acres of the pond through desilting, deepening and restoration of its bed and embankments, creating a water storage capacity of around 50 million litres.
When our team recently visited, seeing water return to the landscape brought the purpose of the effort to life. Because restoring a local water source goes beyond the pond itself. It can help recharge groundwater, support surrounding agricultural land and ease pressure on groundwater resources.
For us, water sustainability is about helping protect these local resources so they can continue supporting communities for seasons to come.
