Sangha of Auspicious Companions

He Quit His Job to Save Dying Ponds in Delhi

Ramveer Tanwar, an engineer from Uttar Pradesh, has taken a significant step toward environmental conservation by reviving over 80 ponds in the Delhi-NCR region. Tanwar’s initiative, Jal Chaupal, leverages community involvement to restore dying wetlands, thereby improving groundwater levels, local biodiversity, and cultural practices. His model emphasizes community participation over technological intervention, fostering a collective sense of responsibility. With strategic techniques such as manual waste removal and ecological filtration, Tanwar has managed to restore nearly 40 ponds in Delhi alone. This grassroots approach has garnered attention from government and corporate entities, including being named a Swachh Bharat ambassador. Ultimately, Tanwar’s efforts demonstrate a replicable model for ecological restoration driven by local communities.

Be The Change

Support water conservation in some small way. Take a shorter shower today, use greywater to water plants, or organize a clean-up at a local beach.