The Bridge Between Policy and People
From a Special Purpose Vehicle for Gurugram District to an autonomous force for groundwater restoration — building a water-secure India, one community at a time.
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.
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.
- Created a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) sponsored by Hero MotoCorp and Raman Kant Munjal Foundation for District Administration Gurugram to strengthen water governance and management in the district.
- Launched the Jal Shakti Abhiyan in partnership with Hero MotoCorp and District Administration, in Gurugram, in alignment with the newly created Ministry of Jal Shakti’s nation-wide campaign.
- Sealed 200+ borewells, set up and managed Water Complaint Call Centre in the district.
- Was recognised for best efforts by the newly formed Jal Shakti Ministry.
Leading the way
Ms. Shubhi Kesarwani
Co-Founder & CEO
Dr. Fawzia Tarannum
Co-Founder & Strategic Head
Col Kuldeep Singh Dalal
Executive Director
Mr. Ashish Dev Kapur
Trustee & Vice-Chairman
Trustees
Mr. Ashok Kapur
Former Special Cabinet Secretary, GoI (Retd. IFS)
Mr. Ashish Dev Kapur
Trustee & Vice-Chairman
Mr. Kapil Jaiswal
Accountant, Whitehat Hospitality
Ms. Elisha Suri
Former Director of SD Apparels
Ms. Shubhi Kesarwani
Co- Founder and CEO
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.
Indian Nurserymen Association
GuruJal has been recognized and awarded by the Indian Nurserymen Association for its continued efforts in ecosystem restoration and water conservation.
Jal Shakti Abhiyan 2025
GuruJal has also been awarded the “Best NGO in the Water Sector.” On the occasion of World Water Day, during the launch event of Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain 2025. The award was presented by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Union Minister for Jal Shakti, C.R. Patil.
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.
