Our Story

GRAM Association began as the vision of Shashank Singh, inspired by his transformative journey as an SBI Youth for India Fellow at Barefoot College in Rajasthan. Under the mentorship of Dr. Sanjit ‘Bunker’ Roy, Shashank worked on grassroots water conservation initiatives, leading a community-driven project to construct a rainwater harvesting pond. This initiative successfully addressed water scarcity in nearby villages, reinforcing his belief in the power of indigenous wisdom and collective action.

Motivated to extend this impact, Shashank undertook the "Harvesting the Heaven" campaign—a motorcycle journey across 13 states in India—to learn, share, and promote traditional water conservation practices. This experience deepened his understanding of rural challenges and inspired him to create a platform that would address them holistically.

In 2019, Shashank founded Groundwater & Reforestation Adaptive Management (GRAM) Association with a mission to rejuvenate traditional environmental practices and promote sustainable livelihoods. Starting with water conservation, GRAM expanded its focus to tackle interconnected challenges such as women’s empowerment, environmental resilience, and social inclusion.

Today, GRAM embodies vision of blending traditional knowledge with modern innovation, creating sustainable solutions for rural communities. Through collaboration and commitment, GRAM continues to drive change and build a more inclusive and resilient future.