"We've recently completed a 30 lakh litre rainwater collection pond, which is a significant step towards water self-sufficiency for us," says Madhav Gupta, General Manager at Vardan Agrotech.
As climate change and resource scarcity continue to challenge agriculture, the Indian company is intensifying its commitment to sustainability with several new initiatives aimed at securing water resources. "While this won't fulfill all our water needs, it provides us with a three-month buffer during critical periods, helping us reduce our reliance on groundwater."
The company expects the pond to be filled after the coming monsoon season, assisting with improved water management in future growing cycles. "Being in the agriculture industry, water is everything to us.
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More than just a date
For Vardan Agrotech, water conservation isn't a one-day event—it's a long-term priority. "World Water Day provides a much-needed spotlight on the plight of the water condition, not just in India, but across the world," Madhav mentions. "We view it as a checkpoint—a moment to assess our progress, refocus our goals, and recommit to sustainable action."
To expand their impact, the company is working with water conservation consultants to conduct a detailed hydro-geological study. "The goal is to improve the water table by creating more infrastructure to recharge groundwater," he explains. "Our efforts are not limited to our own land—we aim to create benefits that extend to surrounding communities as well."
Moving over to renewable energy and empowering local growers
Alongside water conservation, Vardan Agrotech is also reducing its environmental footprint with clean energy investments. "We're in the process of finalizing a solar project with a capacity of over 250 kWp," Madhav shares. "Once operational, it will reduce our dependency on grid electricity by at least 50%."
A key part of Vardan Agrotech's strategy is to engage local farmers in sustainable practices. "We are working with nearby growers to cultivate seasonal vegetables using clean growing methods. We will support them with forward linkages and open up other sales channels, which will not only improve their income but also provide us with a diversified product basket for our clients."
This partnership model remains important to the company. "By collaborating with other growers and helping them adopt better practices, we're building a more resilient supply chain and contributing to community development at the same time."
Madhav previously added that growing with traditional knowledge of the community, and integrating this with advanced practices, is a sustainable way of growing, which they want to continue to support. Transparency needs to remain visible in the local agriculture community to holistically move forward.
For more information:
Vardan Agrotech
Madhav Gupta
Email: Madhav@vardanagrotech.co.in