Water is the heartbeat of civilization.

It is the single most important resource that will determine the prosperity of cultures, economies, and the global future of humanity.

India needs 35 million green jobs by 2047

India faces a dual challenge of environmental sustainability and need for rapid economic growth.With a population projected to exceed 1.6 billion by 2047, the demand for employment will be immense, especially as traditional industries face disruption from automation and climate change impacts. Green jobs offer a solution by fostering economic resilience with environmental outcomes, crucial for achieving India’s global commitments. Additionally, creating green jobs can empower youth, enhance rural livelihoods, and bridge the urban-rural development divide, ensuring an inclusive and sustainable future for all.

Our key strategies include enabling sector-wide investment, capacity-building human resource for the sector and promoting evidence-based action.We are also a leader in producing empirical research and replicable informational resources on water conservation and restoration.

Agriculture
Biodiversity
Weather systems
Industries
Health and Wellness
Our Journey

We are the bridge between policy and people

Our story began as a Special Purpose Vehicle for the District Government of Gurugram, tasked with improving water governance. Embedded within the system, we gained a deep understanding of policies and worked tirelessly to address gaps in implementation. From streamlining governance processes to addressing systemic challenges, our journey was rooted in collaboration.

However, we soon realized that water management demands more than governance—it requires a holistic approach. True change happens when communities, experts, corporations and government bodies come together to build solutions from the ground up. This realization led us to become autonomous in 2023, with a renewed focus on transparent governance, community-driven programs, and integrated solutions for multiple geographies.

Today we are deploying multiple innovative methods to restore groundwater, and scaling our solutions across the country. Through our fellowship focussed on hands- on learning, we are trying to build skilled leaders to tackle the challenges of the future. What began as a single drop is now a river of purpose, flowing with the resolve to make India water secure.

Trustees and Advisors

Mr. Ashok Kapur

Former Special Cabinet Secretary, GoI (Retd. IFS)

Mr. Avinash Mishra

R&D Advisor & Chair of Advisory Board

Ms. Elisha Suri

Former Director of SD Apparels

Mr. Upmanu Lall

Director, Columbia Water Center in the Earth Institute

Ms. Vandana Menon

Senior Design Architect,
VM Architects

Ms. Sameera Satija

Founder, The Crocker Bank for All Initiative

Mr. Lalit Arora

Former Chief Engineer at GMDA, Govt. of Haryana

Mr. Kevin Kwok

Ex-Head of HSBC ESG Advisory to Global Banking & Markets

Mr. Pradeep Monga

Ex-Deputy Exec. Secretary, UNCCD (Ex-IAS, GoI)

Ms. Ritu Malhotra

Former Regional Director (Asia Pacific, China, Oceania) - Booking.com

Mr. Ravi Pahuja

COO, Raman Kant Munjal Foundation (Hero Group)

Ms. Sarika Panda

Co-founder, Raahgiri Foundation

Dr. Amit Singh

Researcher, Guest Faculty at TERI School of Advanced Study

Mr. Avinash Mishra

Senior Fellow, CEDAR & Forest and Environment Service Analyst

Mr. Kapil Jaiswal

Accountant, Whitehat Hospitality

Executive Team

Ashita Mall

Communication consultant

Dr. Syed Maqbool Geelani

Senior Environment Engineer

Deepa Agarwal

Business Development

Jasin S

Assitant Manager - Research

Pulkit Sharma

Program Manager - Forestry

Faraz Ahmad

Assistant Manager- Communications

Anjali Singh

Community Resource Manager

Mr. Aakash

Senior Associate

Jitander Kumar

Project Associate

Ismail Ahmad

Associate

Deepak

Site Supervisor - Civil

Vinod

Site Supervisor – Forestry

Shallu Chauhan

Assistant Manager – CEOs Office

Manisha Malik

Program Manager – Governance

Awards & Recognitions

Kalagram Awards

Gurujal won the KalaGram Green Impact Awards 2024

Governor of Haryana

Gurujal won an award from Governor of Haryana 2020

World Environment Summit

Best presentation at the World Environment Summit 2020

Hero Group

Shubhi Kesarwani, Founder and CEO Social Impact Award for GuruJal from the Hero Group, 2022

Skoch Awards

GuruJal received the Skoch Award for Governance in ‘Gold’ category, 2019

Women on Top Magazine

Shubhi Kesarwani, a water warrior, received the Women On Top Award for her impactful contributions to the water sector.

Water binds us together

At Gurujal, we believe that true and lasting change is possible only when diverse stakeholders—civil society organizations, government bodies, corporations, experts, and communities—come together. We actively participate in fostering connections, driving collaboration, and working together to build a sustainable and shared future.

Support a Water-Secure Future

At GuruJal, we revive ecosystems, recharge groundwater, and empower communities to adapt to climate change. From restoring lakes to piloting green infrastructure, every initiative brings us closer to a resilient, water-positive India.

Join hands with us to scale this impact. For collaborations and support: