Vyakti Vikas Kendra India
A Spotlight on The Art of Living Social Projects
Making an Impact
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1,20,000+students reached in 2,032 villages across 22 states
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75rivers and streams undergoing rejuvenation across 8 states
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23,28,997+farmers trained in natural farming across 23 states
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2,50,000+young people trained through Karmayogi in India
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4,20,000+people trained in livelihood skills across more than 500 districts
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9,12,00,000+trees planted across 36 countries
“Our first and foremost commitment is to do seva (service) in the world.”
Our Commitments
Social Projects
Explore The Art of Living’s work with communities across India.
Gnana Kshetras
Gyan Kshetras are community spaces for meditation, learning, worship and gatherings.
Government Programs
The Art of Living works with public officials, government institutions, police and armed forces on wellbeing and leadership.
Corporate Programmes
Workshops help employees develop practical skills for managing stress, working together and leading teams.
Testimonials
Krishna Takle
Pokhari, JalnaJalTara helped prevent waterlogging on his farm and retain groundwater longer.
Digambar Baburao Takle
Manta Taluka, JalnaRecharge structures helped keep enough water available for farming through the year.
Gyaneshwari Kakde
Manta Taluka, JalnaShe reported higher local water levels after Project JalTara.
Suman Bai
MurumkhedaAfter the recharge work, hand pumps in her village had plenty of water.
Madan Pandrinath Jadhav
Shivangiri, JalnaHigher groundwater levels improved farming and household income in his village.
Appasaheb Bahekar
JalnaAs water rose in his well, more of his land became available for growing crops.
Baburao Jaivanto Kakde
Jaipur, MaharashtraHe recommends recharge structures to farmers after seeing the improvement in village wells.
Sulabai Chavhal
Murumkheda, MaharashtraThe pits helped absorb excess rainwater and improved conditions for soybean and chana.
Nivritti Kisarao Palve
Palashkheda, JalnaHe credits JalTara with improving village livelihoods and housing.
