Just as rice is purified by ghee, our body by Ayurveda,
our intellect by knowledge, our emotions by Satsang, and
our soul by meditation, similarly, our money is purified by charity.
- Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Just as rice is purified by ghee, our body by Ayurveda,
our intellect by knowledge, our emotions by Satsang, and
our soul by meditation, similarly, our money is purified by charity.
- Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Agriculture
22,00,000+ Farmers Trained in Natural Farming
2,200+ Trainers Across India
Afforestation
8,12,00,000+ Trees Planted
10,00,000+ Trees Planted Along River Basin
Education
84,000+ Students
1,200 Free Schools in 22 States
Skill Development
3,10,000+ People Trained
95 Skill Development Centers Running over 50 Different Job Roles
Women Empowerment
1,11,000+ rural women trained in livelihood skills
1,15,800+ girls trained in menstural health and hygiene across the world
Water Conservation
50,000 Recharge Structures Built
1,00,000 Trees Planted
Our Projects
Creating a more sustainable world where individuals are empowered & communities prosper
Sustainable Agriculture
Training farmers to produce a high yield at low cost with environment-friendly methods through natural farming and soil conservation.
Skill Development
Empowering youth from tribal, rural & urban slum communities through vocational training that leads to income-generating opportunities.
Rural Development
The Art of Living is working at the grassroot level, providing basic necessities such as solar electrification, youth empowerment, and the construction of toilets to make villages self-sustainable.
Free Education
Providing value based education with a focus on academic & holistic development including practical knowledge and spiritual wisdom.
Water Conservation
Providing innovative and scalable solutions to make India water +ve, The Art of Living started water conservation, rain harvesting and river rejuvenation projects a decade ago.
Environment / Afforestation
Progressing towards a cleaner, greener, and a sustainable environment through planting trees, organising cleanliness drives, and systematic waste management, etc.
Testimonials
We are grateful for the opportunity to be able to be a part of the various wonderful projects that the Art of Living is undertaking by means of a small donation.
Karthik Amaranaath
Dharma Sthambha Yojana is a great project that does several grassroots projects. I have visited the 'Gift A Smile' project of DSY and I have interacted with children and am impressed with the transformation of students.
Srinivasan Dasasathyan
I feel privileged to part of this wonderful program. Through newsletters and web, I get to see all the tremendous work done by the team in field of education, trauma relief, environment, rural development, disaster management. It is a matter of joy and satisfaction.
Naveen Yadav
The amount of work being done by DSY is phenomenal. With DSY, I'm assured that my money is going to the right place and will not be misused at any point. I personally also follow all updates whatever projects are being taken, I see those real pictures & also from the volunteers who are working there.
Aditya V Daga
I have been contributing since 2011. The growth and success of my business, health and peace of mind has multiplied. It is a very satisfying and fulfilling.
Shrinath SHETTY
When I came to know about the benefits of JalTara, I decided to implement it on my farm. It has prevented waterlogging and preserved groundwater for a longer time.
Krishna Takle
Farmer, Pokhari Village, Jalna District
Under JalTara Yojna, recharge structures were constructed on my farm. Usually, during the summer season, we experience drought problems, but this time there is enough water available for farming all year long.
Digambar Baburao Takle
Farmer, Manta Taluka, Jalna District
After the implementation of the JalTara Project, the water level in my area has increased.
Gyaneshwari Kakde
Farmer, Manta Taluka, Jalna District
Before JalTara Yojna no effort was made to conserve water. After the implementation of JalTara Yojna, we have plenty of water in our hand pumps.
Suman Bai
Farmer, Murumkheda Village
Our village, Shivangiri, benefited from the JalTara Project. This strategy has raised groundwater levels and doubled our income. Today, farmers are happy.
Madan Pandrinath Jadhav
Farmer, Jalna District
In the framework of the JalTara project, we built recharge shafts close to wells. After the very first rain, we discovered that the water level had risen to 75%. The JalTara project is an excellent way to end water scarcity and should be implemented by everyone to increase groundwater.
Mahadev Nivratti Narvade
Farmer
I had 6 acres of land, of which one acre produced crops. Previously, there was mud after rains. After the construction of JalTara recharge structures, the water level in my well has risen. I can grow more crops now.
Appasaheb Bahekar
Farmer, Jalna District
I have been farming for two years. JalTara came into existence in our village last year. I own 32 acres of land for farming where 40 JalTara recharge structures were constructed. Earlier, where there were 8-10 crore crops, now the land is producing 13-14 crore crops every year.
Narayan Vaidyanath Dighe
Farmer, Ambora, Jahangir Village
JalTara's technique benefited us. We didn't have to spend anything to implement the JalTara technique on our farm and reaped immediate benefits after recharge structures were constructed next to our wells as the water levels doubled.
Vikas Hamre
Farmer, Warud Village
Due to JalTara recharge structures, water levels in the well of my village have increased. I recommend that all the farmers in other villages should implement the JalTara technique on their farms.
Baburao Jaivanto Kakde
Farmer, Jaipur Village (MH)
Earlier, there was too much mud on the farm. Excess water was soaked after constructing JalTara recharge structures. Water levels in my wells have increased. Soybean & chana crops production optimized.
Sulabai Chavhal
Farmer, Murumkheda Village (MH)
Earlier, one of my wells dried up and was not in use. I implemented JalTara on my farm, but neighbouring farms faced the problem of excessive mud. After seeing me, they also implemented JalTara recharge structures, which led to an increase in 14 quintals of soybean yield.
Ashok Ambure
Farmer, Jalna District
Previously, 90% of the houses in this area were made of mud. Currently, 60 to 70 % of houses are built of concrete, and the remaining ones will be finished within a year. When I finish building my house, I'll give it the name 'JalTara'
Nivritti Kisarao Palve
Farmer, Palashkheda Village, Jalna