Water is central to our existence and so vital to life. The cost of rapid development, climate change and an increasing demand for water has been paid by our rivers. Some have even disappeared from our maps. Since 2013, thousands of our dedicated volunteers have committed to revive our drying and dying rivers. It is our mission to bring our rivers back to life and keep them free flowing, thereby solving the water crisis and making a positive impact on climate change. Impact oriented scientific methodology and our team of experts are spearheading this mammoth task.
Our unique approach
Nature is a fantastic teacher. It gives you space to observe it and learn. So we decided to copy nature. And it worked. We’ve revived the natural hydrological balance by creating eco-restoration cells. These were the real catalyst that made the water flow in 47 rivers we’re reviving.
Scientific methods
Geospatial technology and remote sensing
Inclusive approach
All stakeholders are taken onboard from farmers to scientists
Restoring ecosystem
We're trying to bring back the natural hydrological balance
News from the field
Aakhri Boond - Every Drop Counts
Tejasvi Surya, BJP MP, at the ITV- The Art of Living Water Conclave 'Aakhri Boond - Every Drop Counts'. The conclave was held at The Art of Living International Centre. He has big plans to solve Bengaluru's water crisis. Here's what he had to say.
Giving birth to a river
Women are raising the bar in every sphere of life. But this time it is the mother of all standards, something that is going to be very difficult to match. Watch the grit and determination that translated into this amazing feat!
THE IMPACT
47
rivers and 1000+ water bodies being revived
22,562+
recharge structures built
70,00,000
people/population benefited, 6186+ villages
PROJECTS
OUR AWARDS
Limca Book of Records
for the most extensive river rejuvenation work done
The International Geospatial Excellence Award
for using advanced geospatial technologies in reviving 47 rivers
Inspiration from the community
A major role in community building
The Art of Living is playing a major role in community building, changing mindset of the people through their programs. The government will like to have more collaborations with the organization under different government schemes.
- Shweta Singhal, Satara District Collector
Amazing work in Maharashtra
“Thousands of people in the villages of Maharashtra are fighting for water conservation on an extremely large scale. Youth, sisters, elderly people all are working for this cause. In Maharashtra, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s Art of Living has done a wonderful job and others have also done this work together with the people."
- Hon. Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra Chief Minister
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DONAR SPEAKS
Hon. Devendra Fadnavis
Chief Minister of Maharashtra
In Maharashtra, The Art of Living has done a wonderful job. We are happy to partner with them in water conservation projects.
T. Suvarna Raju
Chairman & MD, HAL
Joining hands with The Art of Living has helped us express our keenness in renewing water resources. Bringing Kumudavati river back to life is our commitment. We are proud to be part of this nation building process.
V. M. Chamola
Director, HAL
In the year 2013-14 we were looking for an idea which could change the lives of people, enrich the environment and the quality of life of people. I have personally my wishes that this becomes a model for the entire country.