The project is expected to benefit nearly 1,800 farming families across 18 villages by improving water availability, enhancing agricultural productivity, and enabling long-term livelihood generation. Designed as a sustainable water conservation structure, the check dam will capture and store rainwater, addressing seasonal abundance while mitigating persistent year-round scarcity challenges.
Developed as a long-term water resilience solution, the structure is expected to store water extending nearly two kilometres upstream. This will contribute to groundwater recharge and improve year-round water access for local communities, thereby strengthening agricultural stability and rural economic conditions. The initiative has been implemented with active community participation to ensure local ownership and long-term sustainability.
With a total investment of approximately Rs. 70.58 lakh, the project represents a collaborative development effort involving institutional partners, community stakeholders, and implementation bodies working toward sustainable water infrastructure. The initiative is designed to deliver immediate relief from water shortages while generating long-term social, economic, and environmental benefits across the region.
Speaking on the initiative, Chief Sustainability Officer of Rustomjee Group, Mrs. Namrata Nulwalla, stated, “At Rustomjee, we believe meaningful sustainability is rooted in creating lasting impact for communities. Water security remains one of the most critical enablers of economic resilience and social progress, particularly in rural regions where livelihoods are closely linked to natural resources. The Kawale Check Dam project demonstrates the power of collaborative, impact-driven interventions in addressing systemic challenges while creating opportunities for growth and self-reliance. Being a Rotarian with the Rotary Club of Bombay Airport, I have seen firsthand the impact that collaborative, purpose-driven initiatives can create. Through its support of the Kawale Check Dam project, Rustomjee aims to contribute to the development of resilient rural ecosystems that generate long-term social, economic, and environmental value. This initiative reflects our broader commitment to sustainable development through solutions that are community-led, scalable, and built to create lasting change.”
Rotary Club of Bombay Airport President Ms. Pragna Mehta also commented on the partnership, stating, “The Kawale Check Dam project is a powerful example of what can be achieved when organisations come together with a shared purpose and a long-term vision for community development. At the Rotary Club of Bombay Airport, we strongly believe that sustainable change begins by addressing fundamental needs, and water security remains one of the most critical enablers of health, livelihoods, education and economic progress. We are deeply grateful to Rustomjee Group for its generous and visionary support towards this transformative initiative. More than a water conservation structure, the Kawale Check Dam has the potential to become a lifeline for local tribal and farming communities, driving socio-economic development, strengthening livelihoods, supporting year-round agricultural activity, and contributing to environmental restoration through groundwater recharge and ecosystem preservation. Our partnership with Rustomjee reflects a shared commitment to creating meaningful and enduring impact. What makes this initiative particularly significant is that it is not merely an infrastructure project, but a community-led effort designed to strengthen resilience, empower local communities and create opportunities for future generations. By combining Rotary’s ethos of Service Above Self with Rustomjee’s commitment to responsible development, we hope to create a model of collaboration that delivers lasting social, economic and environmental value for the region. This project truly embodies the spirit of Together We Rise and Unite for Good, demonstrating how purpose-driven partnerships can create lasting change for generations to come.”
Through this initiative, Rustomjee Group continues to advance its commitment to value creation beyond real estate by strengthening rural communities, supporting environmental stewardship, and contributing to India’s broader sustainable development objectives.
The company, established in 1995, maintains a significant portfolio across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region with 39 completed projects, 17 ongoing projects, and 21 forthcoming projects spanning mass market to luxury segments. It has delivered over 29 million square feet of constructed area and has a pipeline exceeding 46 million square feet. With an asset-light strategy and integrated development model, the company has also successfully rehabilitated over 19,000 families, including more than 1,900 families through redevelopment initiatives.
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