Swades, founded by Ronnie & Zarina Screwvala, is a grassroots organization driving holistic rural development in India. Operating in Raigad & Nashik Maharashtra, it empowers over 550,000 people across 2,500+ hamlets through initiatives in education, health, water & sanitation, and livelihoods. Swades follows a 4-E strategy—Engage, Empower, Execute, and Exit—with a vision for self-reliant households earning ₹200,000+ annually. With global practices, strong governance, and corporate accountability, Swades aims to create replicable Dream Villages that are clean, healthy, self-reliant, and empowered, marking a transformative model for sustainable rural change.