As part of their sustainability initiative, the Aurobindo Pharma Foundation has dedicated a Mini Lift Irrigation scheme at Mojerla village, Peddamandadi mandal, Wanaparthy district. The project will enhance the physical access to water for farms and expand the cultivable area under assured irrigation, thus positively impacting the agricultural landscape of the village.
Commenting on the announcement, K Nithyananda Reddy, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Aurobindo Pharma said "Aurobindo Pharma Foundation has contributed Rs 1.50 crores and implemented this project through Ramky Foundation within a short span of 4 months (November 2021 - February 2022). The Bhoomi Pooja was done by the Minister of Agriculture, Telangana State, Sri S. Niranjan Reddy. For establishing this Lift Irrigation scheme a Pump House was constructed and two main pipelines were laid from Shankara Samudram reservoir to two ponds in Mojerla village. This project will increase the access to irrigation for farms as well as expand the cultivable land."

According to the 2011 census, Mojerla village has a total population of 1,879 people, with the majority of them being involved in agriculture and allied activities for their livelihood. Geologically, the area is covered with hard rocks and has low to moderate groundwater resources. This location receives erratic and irregular rainfall, forcing the farmers to cultivate a single crop, especially during the Kharif season. Paddy is the major crop cultivated in the Kharif season within the available source of water.

The primary source of water for irrigation for this land is groundwater, and wells/tube wells. Hence, there is a need to improve the sources of irrigation to achieve better socio-economic conditions for the village, increase employment in the farming and allied sectors, expand the green belt in the project area, and improve crop diversity and cropping intensity.

With the implementation of this project, a total of 1,030 acres of cultivable land can be irrigated per crop cycle. This will benefit over ­1,000 farmers in the village of Mojerla and 2-3 surrounding villages, as they shift from the current rain-fed/dryland crops such as Jowar and Ragi to commercial crops like Groundnut, Cotton, etc., and other vegetables. This Project of Aurobindo Pharma Foundation also reflect the commitment of Aurobindo Pharma towards environment sustainability.