Water Recharging

Partnering with Arid Communities and Technologies (ACT), various initiatives for recharging groundwater were undertaken – (1) De-silting and improvement of the 3 existing percolation structures, (2) Construction of percolation wells, and (3) Building recharge pits consisting of rubble, gravel, and sand to divert over land flow in the pit and percolate it to the ground to increase or maintain groundwater levels.

Additionally, rainwater will be harvested with the aim of zero water run-off, thus converting the Ashram hills into huge water reservoirs. This will have a cascading effect of raising the water table levels in nearby fields, which will also be a boon for the nearby farmers.

Other Programmes of Environmental Care

Shrimad Rajchandra Water Conservation Programme

Implementing measures to conserve water

Shrimad Rajchandra Alternate Energy Programme

Promoting use of alternate energy sources like wind and solar energy where feasible.

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.

Shrimad Rajchandra Grow Green Drive

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