Multistakeholder dialogue Rajasthan 2026
Concrete improvements for workers in the sandstone supply chain
In October 2026, Brachot returned to Rajasthan, India, as part of the TruStone initiative. Together with several other TruStone members, the Dutch NGO Arisa and the local NGO Manjari, we further mapped the supply chain of Indian sandstone. Specific attention went to the living and working conditions of the workers involved in its production.
Producer initiatives in the spotlight
Several sandstone producers in Brachot’s own supply chain showed the concrete initiatives they have set up:
the construction of a playground at a community school for the workers’ children;
the creation of a rest area with plants and fruit trees, where workers will literally enjoy the fruits of their labour;
the installation of a sewerage system at a housing project.
Playground at a community school
Rest area with plants and fruit trees
Sewerage system at a housing project
Worker in a cobble yard
Kandla setts in a cobble yard
TruStone is a joint initiative in which the Flemish and Dutch natural stone industry, Flemish and Dutch governments, NGOs and trade unions work together towards the responsible production and purchase of natural stone. The members of this covenant commit themselves to responsible business practices with respect for people and nature.