Impact of CSR Activities on Farmers in Uttarakhand: A Case Study of Upali Ramoli Patti of Garhwal Region

The SEWA-THDC (a unit of Tehri Hydro-Electric Development Corporation) under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme conducting village development work in Naugura Gad watershed in Upali Ramoli Patti in Pratap Nagar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand; sponsored by THDCIL, Rishikesh. This is an apt example of Sustainable Development as they have restored the local resources to a large extent. The programme covers 12 villages of Upali Ramoli Patti. The present paper focuses on the developmental work done by SEWA and its impact on agriculture and farmers’ livelihood. The research analyses the effects of CSR related activities in Upali Ramoli Patti area where cropping patterns are changing from conventional to modern techniques and practices impacting the livelihoods of farmers who are enterprising. The study was conducted in the year 2018 which involved group discussions and semi-structured interviews with farmers, SHGs, and SEWA-THDC. This paper also discusses the potential for CSR activities on farming and local livelihood focusing on sustainable farming methods and its importance for preserving local ecosystem.