The novel coronavirus has severely impacted individuals and companies across the globe. It has resulted in a significant shift in the fund allocation pattern of CSRs and other funding bodies wherein much of the contribution has been towards Covid-19 response and coping. In India, many ongoing developmental projects have stalled or are being carried out in a limited capacity. This has resulted in a lag for the ongoing implementation projects. We believe the need of the hour is to carry out shorter remote surveys and dipstick studies.