Hinduja Foundation has completed a water conservation and biodiversity project at the State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) Group 1 Campus in Ramtekdi, Pune.

The project was carried out with the Centre for Environmental Research and Education (CERE) under the Foundation's Jal Jeevan programme. It included rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge, wastewater treatment, and plantation activities. More than 4,000 SRPF personnel and residents are expected to benefit from the initiative.

Work at the campus focused on water conservation, wastewater management, and increasing green cover.

According to information released by the Foundation, 2,400 saplings covering 55 plant species, including 44 native species, were planted across the campus. A wastewater recycling system was also developed for 330 households in the staff quarters.

As part of groundwater recharge efforts, 55 stormwater drain interventions and 13 recharge pits were created. The project also restored 250 metres of a drainage channel and developed 400 square metres of water absorption trenches.

A 100-square-metre floating reed bed system was installed for pond restoration and wastewater treatment. Floating aerators, micro-aeration systems, and treated water recirculation infrastructure were also added.

The Foundation said all planted saplings survived during the monitoring period, while 1,266 saplings were geotagged for monitoring purposes.

A biodiversity assessment conducted at the site recorded 31 bird species, 15 insect species, and nine butterfly species, along with several mammal and reptile species.

Species recorded at the campus included the Indian Grey Hornbill and Indian Peafowl. Several Ficus species were also identified within the restored area.

Raman Kalyanakrishnan, Chief Executive Officer of Hinduja Foundation, said the project brought together water conservation, wastewater treatment and biodiversity measures within the campus.

Rashneh N. Pardiwala, Founder and Director of CERE, said the work focused on improving water systems, wastewater management, and green cover through nature-based measures.

Tejaswi Satpute, Commandant of SRPF Group 1 Campus, said the project helped address water management and wastewater treatment issues at the campus while improving the local environment for personnel and residents.