Rooted in Community, Designed for Impact
Our work focuses on strengthening local systems through collaboration with communities and institutions, ensuring climate and waste interventions are context-specific, scalable, and sustainable.
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Redefining Waste Management
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Driving Community Engagement
Social & Financial Inclusion
Building Stronger Institutions
Our Impact So Far
53,000+ MT
Waste Diverted from Landfills
17,00,000+
Communities Engaged
3,000+
Sanitation Workers Supported
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Recognised for Driving Systemic Change
Our work has been recognized for excellence in climate resilience and solid waste management, reflecting our commitment to building sustainable, thriving communities. Take a look at where we function across the ground.
Total: 23 locations
Advancing Change Through Our Flagship Initiatives
Our flagship initiatives Hilldaari, S.O.R.T, and Purna reflect our commitment to creating meaningful impact on the ground.
Project Hilldaari
Hilldaari, PLAN Foundation's flagship project, is an initiative by Nestlé India to strengthen sustainable waste management in India’s tourist hill towns.
Key Impact
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59,000+ MT waste diverted from landfills
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4000+ waste workers professionalized through 800+ training sessions
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600+ clean-up drives conducted
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17,000+ safety gear distributed
For more information about the project click - here
Project Purna
Project Purna, a PepsiCo initiative, partners with the Municipal Corporation in Mathura–Vrindavan and operates across 13 villages in Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh, as well as 5 villages in Sangrur district, Punjab. This project enables decentralised waste management through collection, segregation, and local processing.
Key Impact
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3,200+ MT waste diverted from landfills
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50,000+ Citizens reached through awareness initiatives
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5,000,000+ Tourists engaged on responsible waste practices
For more information about the project click - here
Project S.O.R.T
S.O.R.T, a flagship initiative by the Swarn Lata Motherson Trust (SLMTT) and PLAN Foundation, is being implemented in Ahmedabad, building on its work in Kovalam and Oulgaret (Puducherry), where decentralised systems manage dry and wet waste through Sanitation Parks and odour-free Aerobins.
Key Impact
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60% waste diverted from landfills
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Total number of beneficiaries 1,29,000+
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Total kg of organic waste input in the Aerobin: 2,40,000+
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Total Greenhouse gases offet (CO2e kg): 3,400,000+
For more information about the project click - here
Testimonials
The SORT project has helped Kovalam Panchayat effectively address the long-standing challenge of waste management. Earlier, the large heap at the landfill was difficult to manage and posed significant concerns. With the introduction of decentralized solutions for wet and dry waste, the situation has significantly improved. We are thankful to the PLAN team for their continuous support in implementing a sustainable waste management model. The success of the SORT model has also encouraged other departments and representatives to visit Kovalam Panchayat to understand and replicate this approach.
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Ms. Shobana
Kovalam Panchayat President
Mr. Krupesh Desai, Engineer, Goa Waste Management Corporation, mentioned that under the “Bin It Better” project, CSR partner United Breweries (UB) in collaboration with PLAN Foundation is supporting 11 village panchayats in Ponda to streamline waste collection and carry out IEC activities. He also shared that, as part of this initiative, a clean-up drive was conducted and congratulated the team, encouraging them to continue their commendable efforts.
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Krupesh Desai
Engineer
Goa Waste Management Corporation
Former BMC SWM Officer Raju Sawant leads by example in responsible waste management. For years, he has consistently segregated wet and dry waste at home while encouraging his community to do the same.
He composts all wet waste into useful manure, separates plastic for recycling, and safely stores hazardous waste. Through ongoing social initiatives, he continues to raise awareness about proper waste disposal and its environmental impact, reflecting a deep commitment to sustainability, cleanliness, and community action.
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Raju Sawant
Nandanvan CHS
The side opening in Aerobins makes harvesting very easy. The most important change is the absence of odour and flies
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Satheesh, Facility Manager,
Villa Elysian Residential Association
Ramchandra Naik, Sarpanch of Bandora panchayat, expresses sincere gratitude to UB and PLAN Foundation for providing 240 litre garbage bins. These bins will greatly benefit the residents of Bandora panchayat and help in effectively addressing the waste management challenges faced by the community.
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Ramchandra Naik
Sarpanch
Bandora Panchayat
There is no smell from the Aerobins, and my daily workload has reduced. I also learned how to manage wet waste properly.
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Malar, Sanitation Worker,
St. Joseph Higher Secondary School
Our Partners in Driving Impact
Our work is strengthened through meaningful partnerships. Interested in collaborating? Write to us at info@planfoundation.in
Our Partners
Celebrating Our Achievements
Our initiatives have received government recognition for excellence in promoting cleanliness and sustainable waste management, highlighting our commitment to creating meaningful and lasting change.
Received recognition from the Panchgani Hill Station Municipal Council on Republic Day 2026 for advancing cleanliness and sustainable waste management.
Recognised by the North Bengal Institute of Hospitality Management, Darjeeling, for promoting waste segregation awareness and contributing to cleaner communities.
Acknowledged by SMIMER, Surat, for contributions to advancing waste management and Swachh Bharat efforts.
Honoured by Southfield College, Darjeeling, for conducting a waste management and segregation awareness workshop under the NSS Swachhata Action Plan.
Honoured by Southfield College, Darjeeling, for conducting a waste management and segregation awareness workshop under the NSS Swachhata Action Plan.