Dikhyaa Mohanty 
Transformative and sustainable development for local villages is underway in the Kalinganagar region, spearheaded by the Tata Steel Foundation (TSF). Through a comprehensive and sustained effort, TSF has significantly enhanced the region’s water infrastructure by developing 243 new ponds over the last five years. This initiative represents a substantial investment in creating permanent water assets, ensuring long-term water security and boosting agricultural potential for thousands of families across 28 Gram Panchayats through Water Harvesting Structures (WHS) in the Kalinganagar region.
In the Kalinganagar region, the Tata Steel Foundation (TSF) is leading transformative and sustainable development for nearby villages. TSF has built 243 new ponds over the past five years, greatly improving the area’s water infrastructure through a thorough and persistent effort. Through Water Harvesting Structures (WHS) in 28 Gram Panchayats in the Kalinganagar region, this effort represents a significant investment in establishing permanent water assets, guaranteeing long-term water security, and increasing agricultural potential for thousands of households.
“Our efforts to build these essential water assets stem from a deep commitment to Kalinganagar’s ecosystem and its people. Beyond physical structures, it is about nurturing a sustainable future, fostering ecological balance, and enabling local communities to thrive with brighter prospects. We are truly encouraged to witness the tangible, positive transformation in people’s lives and livelihoods, which strengthens our resolve towards inclusive growth and environmental stewardship,” said Debanjan Mukherjee, Head, Kalinganagar Impact Cluster, Tata Steel Foundation. He added, “In the current financial year alone, TSF has already completed 59 new ponds—27 in Danagadi and 32 in Sukinda.”
