Sustainable Rural Development for Resilient Communities
SARD advances afforestation, water conservation, community development, and model village work across rural Andhra Pradesh — strengthening ecosystems, livelihoods, and village infrastructure for long-term community resilience.
What We Do
Four programme brackets. One rural development mission.
SARD works across environment, water, community systems, and integrated village development so rural communities can build self-reliant and environmentally responsible futures.
Afforestation
Biodiversity restoration, avenue plantation, and greenery development that rebuild green cover and improve ecological balance.
WaterWater Conservation
Check dams, tank restoration, rainwater harvesting, farm ponds, watershed development, and efficient water use in agriculture.
CommunityCommunity Development
Safe drinking water, women empowerment, health, livelihoods, agriculture, skill development, WASH, infrastructure, and convergence works.
Integrated ModelModel Villages
Village-level development that brings environment, water, livelihoods, health, infrastructure, and community systems together.
Geography
Districts and rural communities served
SARD works across Prakasam, Palnadu, Bapatla, Guntur, and nearby rural communities where water stress, livelihood vulnerability, ecological degradation, and infrastructure gaps affect daily life.
The site-specific work changes from place to place, but the approach remains consistent: understand local needs, coordinate with communities, and deliver practical interventions that can be maintained locally.
Supported by ITA
SARD's current programme is supported by ITA. Each project — whether in afforestation, water conservation, community development, or model village work — is planned, executed, and handed over by SARD's field team under the partnership.
SARD is registered under Section 12A and 80G of the Income Tax Act. CSR contributions under the Companies Act 2013 are applicable to SARD's programme activities.