- Reliance Foundation mobilises 33,000+ volunteers across 1,400+ water bodies in just 10 days
- Campaign spans 108 districts, 15 states and 1 Union Territory, driving grassroots water stewardship
- 85,000 kg waste cleared; lakes, rivers, beaches and ponds restored through collective action
- Village Climate Champions lead awareness on water literacy, waste reduction and conservation
- Long-term mission aims to secure India’s water future through community ownership
NE ENVIRONMENT BUREAU
MUMBAI, APR 2
In a sweeping wave of environmental action powered by people, Reliance Foundation’s #Water4Life campaign has transformed World Water Day 2026 into a nationwide movement—galvanising over 33,000 volunteers to rejuvenate India’s water bodies and redefine community-led conservation.
Launched as a sustained mission, the campaign has already covered over 1,400 locations across 912 villages in just 10 days—marking one of India’s most extensive volunteer-driven water revival initiatives.
A NATIONWIDE SURGE FOR WATER SECURITY
Spanning 108 districts across 15 states and 1 Union Territory, the campaign has united civil society organisations, farmers, women’s groups, youth, healthcare workers, and Reliance employee volunteers under a single goal: restoring and sustaining India’s water ecosystems.
From river ghats of the Narmada to Kochi Beach, from Rankala Lake to tributaries of the Godavari basin, the movement has left a visible impact across diverse geographies.
ACTION ON GROUND: CLEAN, RESTORE, REVIVE
Over the past few days, volunteers have collectively removed over 85,000 kg of plastic and solid waste, ensuring proper segregation and safe disposal.
Efforts have gone beyond clean-ups—restoring inlet and outlet channels to improve water flow, while enabling soil and water conservation through collaboration with local institutions and government bodies.
COMMUNITIES AT THE HEART OF CHANGE
The campaign reflects a powerful model of community ownership, with participation from all walks of life.
Fishing communities and sanitation workers in Kerala joined hands to clean Kochi Beach, while school children in Karnataka demonstrated early stewardship. In Maharashtra, healthcare workers led efforts to rejuvenate local streams—showcasing how collective responsibility can drive environmental change.
A network of 2,500 Village Climate Champions, trained by Reliance Foundation, is playing a pivotal role in spreading awareness on water conservation, waste management and sustainable practices at the grassroots level.
BUILDING ON A LEGACY OF IMPACT
The #Water4Life campaign builds on Reliance Foundation’s extensive rural transformation work across 91,000+ villages, where water conservation has been central to livelihoods.
Its initiatives have already enabled the harvesting of over 2,000 lakh cubic metres of water, positively impacting millions of lives.
A LONG-TERM PEOPLE’S MOVEMENT
Designed as a replicable and scalable model, #Water4Life integrates awareness, volunteerism, and governance—aiming to evolve into a long-term national mission for water security.
With communities now taking charge, the campaign signals a shift from episodic clean-ups to sustained ecological stewardship, ensuring that India’s water bodies are protected, restored and cherished for generations to come.
