Energizing Community & Society
Advancing STEM Learning Across India
Aramco is enabling broader access to science and technology education through hands-on, modular learning environments. In partnership with WOSCA and other local organizations, Aramco helped establish Mini Science Learning Centres across underserved schools in Odisha. These centres are equipped with interactive exhibits and low-tech tools designed to spark curiosity and support concept-based learning in physics, chemistry, and biology.
In parallel, Aramco supported the setup of state-of-the-art Atal Tinkering Labs in government schools in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. These labs allow students to build prototypes using sensors, robotics kits, and 3D printers, tools that encourage experimentation and creative problem-solving.
The approach is focused on foundational access, with an emphasis on early exposure to real-world applications of STEM. These initiatives are part of Aramco’s broader effort to develop human capital through scalable, skill-building infrastructure.
Community-Managed Solar Irrigation Systems
In collaboration with Haritika, Aramco supported the installation of solar-powered irrigation systems across 20 villages in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. Designed for smallholder farmers, each system includes a 5 HP solar pump with sprinkler and drip irrigation functionality. The solution replaces diesel pumps with clean, low-maintenance technology, reducing input costs and improving water-use efficiency.
The project was built around 20 community groups formed to manage the systems and promote sustainable agricultural practices. Farmers received training in solar operation, soil-moisture management, and group-led maintenance planning. This intervention has improved agricultural reliability, reduced dependence on conventional energy sources, and enabled the shift toward climate-resilient crops.
Aramco’s role focused on delivering a systems-level solution — combining renewable energy, water stewardship, and community ownership into a single, replicable model.
Improving Sanitation in Schools and Households
In rural Maharashtra, Aramco partnered with Habitat for Humanity to expand access to sanitation through a community-led construction model. The project delivered individual household toilets across 257 homes and constructed sanitation units in four public schools.
This intervention addressed critical gaps in hygiene infrastructure, particularly for girls and older adults. By involving families directly in the construction and maintenance process, the program ensured higher usage rates and long-term care of the facilities.
This work reflects a focused investment in public health infrastructure, emphasizing usability, accountability, and alignment with national sanitation goals.
