Testimonials

Donor Testimonial:

“We wish to place on record the deep appreciation we have for Aakar Charitable Trust's water conservation efforts in Rajasthan and other states of the country. We also value the hands-on approach taken by you in each of these projects. We have partnered with ACT for over 6 years now and have been supporting the construction of check-dams across various villages in Rajasthan. We find the work you do to be genuine, impactful and meticulous. Special consideration for how the projects you execute, involve the local communities and get their buy-in and contribution. This aspect of the work being done by ACT, we haven't observed in many organisations.”

- Zarine Commissariat, Head Corporate Social Responsibility, Shapoorji Pallonji, Mumbai

“Rotary Club of Bombay Queen City has sponsored over 80 check dams, constructed by Aakar Charitable Trust and our Members have been visiting check dams regularly. At our last visit to Pali, Rajasthan along with our International Club members from Rotary Club of Oakland, USA, we were overwhelmed seeing the happiness of the villagers seeing the children jumping into the dams and swimming, the villagers singing and dancing with joy. Amlaji has transformed villages and the lives of villagers and we are blessed to play a small part of this process.”

- Alok Mohatta & Ravi Harlalka, For Rotary Club of Bombay Queen City

We feel honoured to share the platform with you because of the exceptional work you are doing. We met a lot of happy farmers who had the light of hope in their eyes.

- Rotarians

I had sent my man to check out the work and have found it absolutely to the mark

- Brijendra Poddar

I have been associated with the Aakar Charitable Trust since inception and I know,donations are 100% utilized in the water work they have been doing to uplift, transform and enpower women,futur generations and their families. Over the years, their reach has only increased and I hope more people get associated with Aakar to help transform lives through this genuine Ngo.

- Priti Khimji

I have been associated with Aakaar Charitable Trust for more then 10 years now. They continue to build check dams in Rajasthan and other states. Amlaji and her teams dedication has changed the entire ecosystem of the area making the farmers financially independent by harvesting 3 crops, has stopped migration, improved education and literacy, and are using modern technology. Whenever I have visited the check dam sites the local villagers happiness, blessings and gratitude towards the donors is some thing to experience. Three cheers to Amlaji who is rightly now known as The Water Queen 🙏😊

- Anup Gupta ( Sykes & Ray Equities)

We’ve been working with the Akaar Foundation for the past six years, and their support has truly meant a lot to us. Led by Amla Ruia ji, their team has stood by us through every step, making a real difference in our water projects under Project Oasis. Bhupinder ji has also helped us a lot during this journey, always ready to support whenever needed. One of the biggest strengths of this partnership has been their on-ground coordinator, who worked closely with the villagers and made sure everything was done smoothly. Their team understands the local needs deeply and works with genuine care. For Project Oasis, it’s not just a partnership—it feels like a shared mission with people who truly want to help. We’re genuinely grateful for their constant support and belief in the work we’re doing together.

- Dinesh Maheshwari/ Sharad Agrawal – ( IAHV)

I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the warm hospitality extended to my brother, Mr. Rikhab Chand Sacheti, and his wife during their visit to the Kharolo Check Dam in Mandiyawad Kurd, Tehsil-Aarain, District Ajmer, on 23rd March 2025. They were very impressed by the progress of the dam work and appreciated the detailed explanations provided regarding the ongoing efforts. I understand that the farmers in the area are also very happy with the project and have expressed their appreciation for the sponsors' contributions. The farmers are now eagerly awaiting the arrival of the rainy season, hopeful for its positive impact.

- Padam Sacheti

Villagers Testimonial:

चेक डैम के निर्माण के कारण अब मछली पालन करना संभव हो गया है, सिंचाई की सुविधा मिली है तथा पशुओं और पक्षियों के लिए पीने के पानी की व्यवस्था हो गई है।

- अभिषेक सिंह - डंडी बाबा तालाब, ग्राम सिमरा, औरंगाबाद, बिहार

पहले पानी की कमी के कारण केवल 2.5 लाख की खेती होती थी, लेकिन इस बार हमने 10 लाख की फसल बेची है। यह सफलता रामदेव चेक डैम, गांव रीच मालिया, तहसील पिसांगन, जिला अजमेर (राजस्थान) की वजह से मिली।

- किसान शैतान गुर्जर

आकार चेरिटेबल ट्रस्ट की मेहरबानी से चेकडैम बन गया और भगवान की भी ऐसी कृपा रही कि शाम को कार्य पूरा हुआ और रात में ही बारिश हो गई। पहली ही बारिश में चेकडैम ऊपर तक भरकर ओवरफ्लो हो गया। जिंदगी में पहली बार हमने 10 लाख रुपये की फसल दी है। यह बदलाव मिठाकोर चेकडैम, गांव मिठाकोर, तहसील जैतारण, जिला पाली (राजस्थान) के कारण संभव हुआ।

- किसान रघुवीर सिंह

हम इतने खुश हैं कि खुशी की कोई सीमा नहीं। एक लाख रुपये मिलने से भी उतनी खुशी नहीं मिलती, जितनी चेकडैम में पानी भरने से मिली है।

- किसान कालू काठात, गुन्दा बेरा चेकडैम, जिला पाली, राजस्थान

Beneficiary Testimonial:

We tried to build a check dam through the government, but it didn't work out. ACT has constructed check dams and Fathers dream has completed.

- Mahendra Kumar Rawat (Farmer behalf of Village-Dhaneria)

With the help of this check dam first time we have taken crops . From which along with other 30 Farmers we earned 1.5 Lakhs.

- Tikamchand (Farmer behalf of Village- Sablapur)

'’For us Water is God and you who have brought it are devi’’ . They sing bhajans of Durga Mata and I always tell them that I am only the front the real donors are sitting in distant lands, some even out of the country and still thinking of you all.

- In Bansur in Kunda ka check dam

what the govt. had not done for us in 70 years you have done in two years.

- Shiv Ram master ji (Kotputli)

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Awards

Vishalakshi Award by International Women's Conference & Art of Living for Contribution to Rural Dev. – 2025 (Awarded By President Murmu)

CFBP-Council for fair business award- Jan-2025

Maharana Udai singh Sanmman–2016 (Awarded by Maharana Arvind Singh Mewar)

Jamnalal Uchhit vichar Award

IMC Trailblazer Women Achievers Award – 2023 & 2022

FICCI FloIWAAF –Outstanding Contribution – 2018 (Awarded by CM Yogi Adityanath)

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