The award, presented by the Green Enviro Foundation, highlights AGPL’s commitment recognizing its exceptional contributions to sustainable port operations and ecological conservation. This accolade stands as a testament to AGPL’s continuous efforts in minimizing environmental impact through innovative, green technologies and eco-conscious infrastructure planning. By integrating environmental stewardship into every facet of its operations, AGPL is not only protecting natural ecosystems but also setting new industry benchmarks for responsible and sustainable growth.

Speaking on the occasion, the Adani Gangavaram port  Management expressed, “We are extremely proud to receive prestigious Gold award at the 2nd Annual Green Enviro Environmental Award 2026-a true milestone for the Adani Group. At AGPL, environmental protection is not just a responsibility but a core value embedded in our operations. This award inspires us to further elevate our sustainability goals and make a lasting difference to the ecosystem and communities around us.”

·          Community-led desilting and restoration improved groundwater recharge and agricultural productivity.

·          200+ ponds revived across 33 villages, creating over 23 lakh cubic metres of rainwater harvesting capacity.

Bangalore, 5 January 2026: Ambuja Cements, the 9^th largest building materials solutions provider globally and part of the diversified Adani Portfolio, is strengthening rural water security in Rabriyawas region of Rajasthan through large-scale revival of traditional village ponds under its CSR initiatives. Launched in 2006–07, the programme focuses on restoring neglected and silted water bodies through a people-centric model that combines technical expertise with strong community participation, enabling sustainable water management and long-term climate resilience in water-stressed rural areas.

One of the key interventions under this programme is the revival of Gawai Pond in Balada village, where Ambuja Cements provided advanced machinery and technical expertise, while the community contributed manpower and transport support. The initial desilting created 20,000 cubic metres of additional storage, and for over two decades the pond was revived 17 times, expanding its cumulative capacity to 2,15,000 cubic metres, turning it into a vital source for drinking water, livestock and irrigation.

The enhanced water storage in Gawai Pond Balada has enabled cultivation of over 185 hectares, ensured consistent groundwater recharge even during peak summers, and improved soil fertility through nutrient-rich silt, resulting in better crop yields, increased kharif and rabi cropping, and reduced dependence on erratic rainfall.

To date, Ambuja Cements has revived 200+ ponds across 33 villages around Rabriyawas, creating 23,16,935 cubic metres of rainwater harvesting capacity and benefiting nearly 70,000 people and over 50,000 livestock annually. The initiative has also supported ecosystem restoration, biodiversity regeneration and reduced soil erosion, reinforcing the company’s commitment to sustainable water stewardship in Rajasthan.