ABOUT US

Aravalli is a non-profit and non-governmental organization aiming primarily to work towards protecting the ecology of one of the oldest mountain ranges of the world, the Aravali range. Allied to this central goal are three-fold goals, that are, preservation of art and culture, the promotion of sustainable development and the creation of sustainability related livelihoods. In sum, we desire to not reduce environmental concerns to merely the 5th June of every year but make it an everyday concern.

In this noble aim, we believe the arts, culture and heritage of India and of the Rajasthan state can be valuable. We do not see environment as a separate entity but intertwined with different aspects of life. The culture of making johad/baoris (ponds) is an important knowledge system of water-scarce states like Rajasthan. However, such knowledges are fast vanishing, and this organisation attempts to prevent the same.

THE CHALLENGE

• Environmental Degradation: Climate change, deforestation, and biodiversity loss are accelerating. Indigenous ecosystems and wildlife habitats continue to shrink under unsustainable development pressure.

• Cultural Erosion: India’s diverse traditional art forms, crafts, and cultural knowledge systems are disappearing due to negligence, lack of livelihood support, and lack of documentation.

• Lack of Awareness: There is limited awareness, especially at the grassroots level, of the interdependence between environmental health and cultural continuity.

OUR VISION

India is at a pivotal moment where both its rich environmental and cultural legacies face serious threats. We envision a future in which these legacies are not only preserved but revitalized to serve as the foundation for a resilient, harmonious, and sustainable society.

Our long-term vision is to transform conservation and heritage preservation into a proactive, community-driven movement.

OUR APPROACH: THREE INTEGRATED CORE VERTICALS

A. Nature & Climate Action

• Forest and biodiversity conservation projects through initiatives to plant trees in deforested areas and grow new forests.

• Rehabilitation of degraded ecosystems

• Community-based climate resilience programs by engaging diverse community members, including vulnerable groups such as women, youth, indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

• Clean energy and sustainable living awareness campaigns through various communication channels including social media, public events, and educational sessions with schools, community groups and partnership with stakeholders.

B. Arts & Cultural Preservation

• Revival and promotion of traditional Indian art forms (tribal, folk, classical)

• Restoration and preservation of historical artworks and heritage sites

• Livelihood programs for artisans and traditional knowledge holders

• Cultural exchanges and documentation initiatives

C. Education & Outreach

• Ecological and cultural education for youth

• School and college engagement programs

• Rural knowledge-sharing and awareness camps

• Mobile exhibitions, workshops, and storytelling sessions

OBJECTIVES

Overall objective: To address ecological degradation and cultural erosion in Rajasthan’s Aravalli range by integrating modern and traditional knowledge systems through creation of long-term environmental resilience via a community-centric and interdisciplinary model.

1. Nature & Climate Action

• Restore over 5,000 hectares of degraded ecosystems.

• Rejuvenate traditional water structures like baoris and johads.

• Promote community-led approaches through the idea of Sanjha Pani (Shared Water).

2. Arts & Cultural Preservation

• Document and revive traditional art forms and knowledge systems linked to nature and water heritage.

• Provide livelihood support for local artisans.

• Restore historical sites tied to cultural identity.

3. Education & Outreach

• Aim to engage 100,000+ students and citizens in ecological and cultural learning to combat climate crisis.

• Facilitate knowledge sharing between traditional and modern conservation practices.

ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES

• Revived water security and ecosystem biodiversity.

• Creation of 1,000+ sustainable livelihoods by analyzing people’s existing assets (human, social, natural, physical, financial) and enhancing them.

• Strengthened cultural heritage and local identity by involving community in preservation, robust education programs educating local history that benefits local communities.

• Model becomes a replicable framework for other eco-culturally significant regions.

IMPACT OBJECTIVES (2025-2030)

• Restore and protect over 1,000 hectares of forest and marginal ecosystems

• Establish 20+ community-led cultural revival hubs across culturally rich but underserved regions

• Engage 10,000+ students and citizens through education and outreach programs

• Create sustainable livelihoods for 1,000+ artisans and forest-dwelling communities

• Document and digitally archive over 100 rare Indian cultural art forms or practices

WHY PARTNER WITH US?

• Intersectional Model connecting environment, culture, and education — amplifying long-term impact

• Community-centric implementation empowering local knowledge and involving grassroots in all stages

• Led by passionate experts in ecology, cultural history, and education

• Committed to transparency, sustainability, and measurable outcomes

WE SEEK

We are currently seeking initial seed funding and strategic partnerships to launch our flagship programs.

CALL TO ACTION

We invite your agency to be a founding partner in this mission — to become co-architects of a movement that not only protects our forests and traditions but reimagines them as sustainable assets for future generations.

Join us in transforming ecological and cultural preservation into a national priority — and a global example