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The report details the disclosure of an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP), and an Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) for the Ampyr - Dhule subproject in Maharashtra, India. It confirms that these documents were made available in English and Marathi to satisfy GCF requirements for Category B sub-projects, ensuring disclosure at least 30 days before an investment decision. The report also notes that the project adheres to an IFC-compliant ESMS and lists specific dates for stakeholder engagement and public disclosure in Mhasale Village.

The Water Stewardship Initiative in Maharashtra, India, employs community-led governance to combat water scarcity and falling groundwater levels. By establishing Village Water Management Teams and using tools like Water Health Charts and Water Budgets, the initiative has improved the water status of villages, increased water harvesting by 61.44 billion litres between 2016 and 2017, and promoted water-saving techniques that saved 3.24 billion litres. The model emphasizes stakeholder engagement, the formulation of local water-use rules, and the treatment of water as a common good through Group Micro-Irrigation to enhance climate change adaptation.