People impacted by various programs
Beneficiaries from solar electrification
Students enrolled in free schools
Trees planted across Himalayan regions
A developed village in the border area symbolises a state of abundance, is a pride for any nation and also an inspiration for the neighbours (people from across the border). It not only stops migration but instills a great sense of nationalism.
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
A developed village in the border area symbolises a state of abundance, is a pride for any nation and also an inspiration for the neighbours (people from across the border). It not only stops migration but instills a great sense of nationalism.
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
From Borders to Opportunities
The Art of Living’s Border Village Development Project is committed to nurturing and preserving the socio-cultural, economic, and ecological legacy of India’s border regions. Through education, technology, skill development, and environmentally sustainable solutions, the project transforms remote villages into resilient, empowered, and self-sufficient communities. From solar electrification to free schools, youth leadership programs, and livelihood initiatives, the project ensures holistic development while fostering peace, sustainability, and community well-being.
Key Objectives
- Education and Digital Literacy: Solar-powered smart schools, digital literacy programs, skill training, and upgraded government ITIs in border districts.
- Youth and Women Empowerment: Youth Leadership Training Programs, Women Leadership & Entrepreneurship initiatives, and adolescent girls’ menstrual hygiene programs (Project Pavitra).
- Sustainable Development: Tree plantations, herbal plantations, solar electrification, and environmentally sustainable solutions.
- Prison and Livelihood Initiatives: Prison rehabilitation programs and capacity building for inmates.
- Disaster Relief and Peace-building: Assistance during natural disasters and peace initiatives across border villages.
- Himalaya Unnati Mission: Social-Emotional Learning Programs empowering 5,760 students across 28 colleges in 5 Himalayan states.
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