On World Environment Day, The Art of Living announced key initiatives as a part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations. These projects would go a long way in reviving natural resources, and also promote skills in the youth of India. In this 75th year of independence, The Art of Living will be:
- Rejuvenating 75 rivers
- Planting 75 lakh trees
- Rolling out 75 skill development centers across India
- Launching 75 digital literacy centers in prisons
- Solar electrifying 75 schools in border villages
"On this Environment Day, as we celebrate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, let's take the Sankalpa (intention) to keep the water, air, and earth pure. Let us save every drop of water. Our organization has taken up the responsibility of reviving and rejuvenating 75 rivers. We also need to support and encourage the use of solar and wind power."
~ Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
The Art of Living has been working extensively in the areas of river rejuvenation, tree plantation, and skill development. Under the organization's diverse efforts, 49 rivers have been revived, 81 million trees planted, 52 skill development centers set up across India, of which 22 are in prisons, and 145 schools electrified, with 20 in border villages.
The Art of Living Service Initiatives
In addition to River Rejuvenation, Tree Plantation, Skill Development, and Rural Electrification, some of the other important projects include Free Schools, Natural Farming, Disaster Relief, Women Empowerment, Rural Development, Prisoner Rehabilitation, and Peace Initiatives.
“The Art of Living has been working in crucial areas of sustainable development for the last 40 years and the results are there for everyone to see," said Mr. Prasana Prabhu, Chairman, Vyakti Vikas Kendra India (The Art of Living). “We not only rejuvenate rivers and increase the water table but also build and empower local communities. Our river rejuvenation projects have so far benefited over 34.5 million people already, in more than 12000 villages."
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Art of Living
The Art of Living is an educational and humanitarian movement engaged in stress-management and service initiatives. The organization operates globally in 152 countries and has touched the lives of over 370 million people.
