Our Projects
At Arpan Foundation, we design high-impact, climate-aligned CSR projects that empower communities while helping companies meet their Net Zero and ESG goals.
Net Zero Home – Rural Model for Climate Resilience
Goal: Build eco-friendly demonstration homes in tribal areas using solar power, rainwater harvesting, clean cookstoves, and natural building materials.
Project Cost (per home): ₹4–5 lakhs
Execution: Local workers trained, documented for CSR reporting
Corporate Benefit: Visible ESG project, carbon offset credits, rural brand positioning
Plant & Protect – Verified Tree Plantation with Geo-Tagging
Goal: Plant native species with 100% GPS tagging and survival tracking
Project Cost: ₹400–₹500/tree (with 3-year maintenance)
Execution: Partner with schools, SHGs, and forest department
Corporate Benefit: Documented carbon sequestration, ESG report inclusion
Solar School Program – Clean Energy for Tribal Schools
Goal: Install 2–5 kW rooftop solar panels at government schools + tree plantation
Project Cost: ₹2.5–4 lakhs per school (customizable)
Execution: Through MNRE partners and solar vendors
Corporate Benefit: Education + Energy + Net Zero in one, long-term visibility
Rainwater Harvesting for Schools and Anganwadis
Goal: Install basic rooftop harvesting systems and storage tanks
Project Cost: ₹1.5–2 lakhs per unit
Execution: Use local masons + low-cost tech + water conservation training
Corporate Benefit: Water positivity + Net Zero water + rural PR
Carbon Literacy Bootcamp for Students (Climate Education)
Goal: Conduct climate change awareness + energy saving workshops in schools
Project Cost: ₹50,000–₹75,000 per school (with kits, trainers)
Execution: Involve college interns, educators, activity-based learning
Corporate Benefit: SDG education, brand building among youth
Zero Waste Village Pilot – Plastic-Free, Compost-Rich
Goal: Turn one village into a zero-waste model through awareness, segregation, and upcycling
Project Cost: ₹7–10 lakhs for full implementation
Execution: IEC campaigns, SHG support, and MRF unit setup
Corporate Benefit: Full-scale ESG pilot, replicable, high PR value
Green Mobility Project – Bicycle Distribution for School Girls
Goal: Reduce transport emissions and improve access to education
Project Cost: ₹4,000–₹5,000 per cycle + helmet kit
Execution: Distribute to 100–200 girls in remote schools in one project.
Corporate Benefit: Gender equity + climate + education all together
Kitchen Garden + Organic Farming (for flats and houses
Goal: Promote homegrown organic food + composting to reduce food miles
Project Cost: ₹5,000–₹7,000 per family kit (training + tools + seeds)
Execution: With agri experts + SHGs + impact tracking
Corporate Benefit: Food security + carbon footprint reduction
E-Rickshaw for Tribal Women with Solar Charging Hub
- Goal: Clean mobility + livelihood
- Project Cost: ₹4–5 lakhs per e-rickshaw + solar charging unit
- Execution: Provide solar-charged e-rickshaws + training + branding
- Corporate Benefit: Livelihood + transport + climate story
- Net Zero Link: Clean transport, zero tailpipe emissions
