Shrimad Rajchandra Alternate Energy Programme

Shrimad Rajchandra Alternate Energy Programme promotes the use of alternate energy sources. This initiative is committed to conserving energy by spreading awareness about ways to reduce consumption and encouraging the use of wind and solar energy where feasible.

Conventional energy resources like coal and gas are in limited supply and their voracious consumption and rapid depletion is a threat for future generations. Moreover, these forms of energy emit greenhouses gases, which damage the ozone layer. Close to 75% of the annual increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is caused by the burning of fossil fuels.

Across the campuses of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur, 2250 Kw solar panels have been installed to reduce dependency on non-renewable energy and avoid pollution.

Other Programmes of Environmental Care

Shrimad Rajchandra Water Conservation Programme

Implementing measures to conserve water

Shrimad Rajchandra Eco Paper Drive

Saving trees through use of eco-friendly paper which is made from bagasse (dry sugarcane extract).

Shrimad Rajchandra Recycling & Environment Awareness Programme (REAP)

Cultivating an eco-friendly culture and recycling of waste products

Soil BioTechnology

Using a novel technology to clean and recycle sewage water, thereby allowing for its usage in the maintenance of the Ashram landscape.

Afforestation

Emerging from the vision to create a Permanent Green Lung with over 1 lakh trees and shrubs that generate ecological, biodiversity and climatic advantages.

Biodiversity

Reemergence of a complete and holistic biological food chain due to the various environmental initiatives at the Ashram.

Waste Management

Minimising various types of waste discharge outside the Ashram through various collection and recycling techniques.

Desilting of Dam

Construction of a new check dam to increase the sustainable use of water and increase the water table of the area.

Shrimad Rajchandra Sowing for Energy, Empowerment and Development (SEED) Programme

Improving family nutrition levels and supplementing livelihood through cultivation of organic kitchen gardens.

Solar Energy

Installation of solar panels across the institutes to reduce dependency on non-renewable energy and avoid pollution generation.

Water Recharging

Undertaking various initiatives to recharge groundwater levels and harvest rainwater thus converting the Ashram hills into huge water reservoirs.

Shrimad Rajchandra Grow Green Drive

Enriching the environment through tree plantations and awareness campaigns to protect and nourish the natural environment.