Our Funders, Partners and Supporters

Our Supporters and Partners

A Pan-Maharashtra Movement to
Transform Farmer Livelihoods

From 2022- 2025, Paani Foundation’s work has empowered over 3 lakh farmers across 46 blocks of Maharashtra to boost their livelihoods via water-efficient, climate-resilient agricultural practices.

In 2026, we are scaling pan-Maharashtra, to 351 blocks and 34 districts. This historic expansion has been made possible by the unwavering support of our partners and funders. Together, we strive towards the dream of rural transformation through a grassroots, people-led movement.

PARTNER WITH US

A Pan-Maharashtra Movement to
Transform Farmer Livelihoods

From 2022- 2025, Paani Foundation’s work has empowered over 3 lakh farmers across 46 blocks of Maharashtra to boost their livelihoods via water-efficient, climate-resilient agricultural practices.

PARTNER WITH US

Anchor Funders

Primary Funders

Champions of Change

To walk the talk on sustainability, several organisations are supporting our work across different projects and geographies. We are grateful and indebted to each of our co-builders who have helped nurture rural prosperity.

LEGACY SUPPORTERS

The funders who helped create a water revolution with the Satyamev Jayate Water Cup and Samruddha Gaon Spardha

Messages of Solidarity – Carousel

Mr. Devendra Fadnavis

Hon. CM, Govt. of Maharashtra

“First with the Water Cup and now, the Farmer Cup – the consistency shown by team Paani is commendable. With collectivisation of farmers, they have created an ideal model for farmers to solve myriad challenges.”

Mr. Ratan Tata

Former Chairman – Tata Trusts

“Most of us take water for granted. We don’t think about how valuable it is, until it’s not there. In such an environment, Aamir Khan has not only made a huge difference, but created a people’s movement. It is a great privilege for the Tata Trusts to be associated with it.”

Mr. Mukesh Ambani

Chairman – Reliance Industries Limited

“What Aamir has really built is a platform of empowerment. When we build a coalition together, we can empower people to solve their own problems. More power to you. We are really privileged to be associated with this movement.”

Mr. Rajiv Bajaj

Managing Director – Bajaj Auto

“This is not an initiative based on a top- down, vague hypothesis. A large amount of groundwork has already been done. The work is really speaking for itself. May the efforts lead to more water, more success and more happiness.”

Mrs. Nita Ambani

Chairperson – Reliance Foundation

“A small idea has become a huge movement. People have done the impossible. Just as the ocean fills up drop by drop, Maharashtra will prosper step by step.”

Mr. Deepak Parekh

Former Chairman – HDFC Ltd.

“Paani Foundation has created an enabling environment by bringing all stakeholders together, to train and equip villages with tools and scientific knowledge. Aamir and his team have shown the potential of the human spirit and perseverance.”

Mr. Ajay Piramal

Chairman and Exec. Director – Piramal Group

“Everyone has united and done such amazing work. The elderly, children, youngsters, women, men… everyone’s efforts will definitely result in victory for Maharashtra’s villages. A big congratulations to Paani Foundation’s team for transforming this small idea into a mass movement.”

Mr. Amit Chandra

Managing Director – Bain Capital, India

“The blueprint of a farming revolution is being scripted here. This movement should be replicated at a massive scale – to every district of India!”

Mr. Shahrukh Khan

Actor and Producer

“No matter how lofty an idea is, it is of no consequence till people come together to execute it. Our farmers are our real heroes… a living example that our nation is one!”