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  1. 8 inspiring moments in India’s river rejuvenation movement that you don’t know about

      Did you know that a river rejuvenation movement in India has brought water to more than 7 million people in rural India? In a span of nine years, this movement has touched 49 rivers. Rivers that have been dry for decades are flowing again! Here are eigh ...
  2. Once an arid land in the city, now a magnet for nature lovers

    Swapnali More, a Mumbaikar, regularly visits a 33-acre site in the city of Rabale in Navi Mumbai to plant trees. “There is no space in Mumbai to do tree plantation and I love greens. This place is my chance to be with nature and give this city more fresh ...
  3. This wheat will revolutionize the world

    Sometimes things seem almost too good to be true. But, pinches aside, they truly are!  A determination to bring grass-roots level transformation amongst farmers in Punjab led to an astonishing discovery. Let’s start at the beginning. Once a fertile land o ...
  4. Mission Green Earth Campaign

    Overview Location: Pan- India Duration: 2008 Partner:  UNMC “Experience during the initiative was so great that it kept all of us motivated to visit more and more schools and colleges. It wasn’t tiring at all, and everyone was filled with enthusiasm and e ...
  5. Water Rejuvenation in Palar River

    Overview Location: Chikkaballapur, Karnataka Duration: Feb 2015- Present In the recent past, the majestic Palar river flowed through the three states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu with lush natural vegetation decorating its banks. Flowing ev ...
  6. From drought-struck to water-sufficient, Satara’s journey to recovery

    The villagers in Satara region have exhibited an excellent show of community-driven development, power of unity, and given the rest of India a path to sustainable development. Here is an inspirational journey of Satara from being drought-hit to being wate ...
  7. One man’s determination bringing dying rivers back to life

    Dr. Yale is hopeful even though the long-term results will come trickling in Dr. Lingaraju Yale looks up from his laptop with some trace of weariness and yet with some sign of hope. The summer ahead is the cause for first and initial results from his work ...
  8. Women of Naganadhi unite for river’s life

    Sometimes pain can be turned into a powerful symbol of strength and revival. It can change the lives of everyone around. Ask the women of Kammavanpettai village in Tamil Nadu. Women were in despair at seeing the depleting levels of river Naganadhi, family ...
  9. Environmental Sustainability Initiatives

    Description:  Environment Inspired by the vision of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and building energy as a team, volunteers from around the world have initiated several environmental projects: large-scale tree plantations through Mission Green Earth, water ...
  10. Water Conservation

    Description:   Water conservation To counter the looming water crisis in India, The Art of Living has been reviving rivers and other water resources through its water conservation initiatives. Through these efforts, people are being made aware of water co ...