Holistic Development.
Sustainable Change.
Art of Living – Sri Sri Rural Development Programme Trust (AOL-SSRDP)
Born from the vision of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, AOL-SSRDP has been a beacon of rural transformation in India since 2001. We nurture communities through Skill Development, ITI Upgradation, Smart Rural Schools, Solar Electrification, and Farmer Producer Organisations, sowing the seeds of livelihood, education, and dignity.
Through initiatives in Waste Management, Health Services, Prison Skilling, Sri Sri Gaudhan Paint, and Border Village Development, we uplift the underserved, bridge the development divide, and weave a tapestry of lasting, positive change across the nation.
Our Inspiration
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a global humanitarian, spiritual leader and ambassador of peace. Gurudev’s vision of personal and social transformation through mental health and wellness has ignited a global movement in over 180 countries, uplifting the lives of more than 500 million people.
Our Service Initiatives
Livelihoods
We strengthen rural economies by creating sustainable income opportunities through skill development, entrepreneurship, and farmer collectivisation. By equipping youth, farmers, and even prison inmates with employable skills and enterprise support, we enable long-term economic independence and dignity.
Rural Health
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Education
We work towards the holistic transformation of government schools by strengthening infrastructure, enhancing learning environments, and supporting value-based education. Our aim is to nurture confident, capable, and responsible future citizens.
Sustainability
We build resilient rural ecosystems through solid waste management, border village development, and renewable energy solutions initiatives. By integrating sustainability with community development, we create long-term environmental and social impact.
Training Programs
In rural India, hidden potential thrives. The Sri Sri Rural Development Programme (SSRDP) by The Art of Living empowers rural youth and marginalized women through skill development and entrepreneurship training. As a certified NSDC partner, SSRDP offers nationally recognized training across 2,000+ job roles in 32 sectors—building ethical leadership, vital life skills, and sustainable livelihoods.
4.2L+
Youths trained in various skills
48
Training centers across India
500+
Districts of India reached
23
States across the country
Industrial Technologies
- Industrial Automation Training
- Compactor Operator Training
- Drone Pilot Training
Our Partners
Join Us in Empowering Rural Communities Across India
Our mission is to empower over 1 million people in rural India through education, skill development, solar energy adoption, smart schools, and farmer-producer organization (FPO) strengthening programs over the next five years.