With the planet at a crossroads of environmental strain and social unrest, The Art of Living, guided by the profound vision of global humanitarian and spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, is nurturing a renaissance of human and ecological well-being. What began as a spiritual movement has blossomed into one of the world’s most far-reaching initiatives—reviving nature, empowering communities, and rekindling self-reliance across villages, towns, and continents.
At the heart of this transformation lies an integrated approach that connects water, soil, people, and purpose. With more than 70 rivers and streams rejuvenated, and over 1,05,000 recharge structures constructed, The Art of Living’s water conservation movement is restoring the natural flow of water across once-parched landscapes. Over 17,402 crore litres of water have been conserved—reviving barren farmlands, recharging aquifers, and restoring livelihoods across drought-hit regions.
In the agricultural sector, more than 23 lakh farmers have been trained in natural, sustainable techniques—reviving indigenous wisdom while enhancing productivity. In suicide-prone districts, 1.15 lakh farmers now cultivate with confidence, using climate-resilient techniques across more than 56,000 acres. For these farmers, agriculture is not just about harvests—it’s about healing the land, restoring self-worth, and building lasting security.
This environmental revival extends skyward. Over 100 million trees have been planted across 36 countries, making it one of the world’s most extensive grassroots afforestation efforts. From the 70,000+ saplings SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE 23,28,997+ Farmers trained in natural farming FREE EDUCATION 1,327+ Free schools established in rural urban and tribal areas WATER CONSERVATION River Being Rejuvenated 4,72,700+ Citizens impacted by capacity building planted in Ladakh’s freezing altitudes to dense green corridors along river basins, and oil-seed trees like Mahua and Karanj flourishing in Maharashtra, forests are returning—and with them, biodiversity, balance, and the breath of life. Equally powerful is the transformation in human lives. Women, in particular, are leading change at every level. In Tamil Nadu, 44,000 women came together to revive the Naganadhi River.
Across India, over 1.11 lakh women have received livelihood training, and 1.15 lakh girls have been educated on menstrual hygiene. These are not isolated efforts—they are waves of empowerment reshaping entire communities. Education remains a cornerstone of this holistic vision. Through 1,327+ free schools in 22 states, The Art of Living is bringing quality education to over 1 lakh children, most of whom are first-generation learners from tribal, rural, or slum areas. In some villages, the journey to school spans 30km on unpaved roads—but it leads to futures once thought unreachable. To ensure employability and economic self-reliance, more than 4.2 lakh youth have been trained through 120+ skill development centres in 23 states.
These trainings span 48 job roles in 12 sectors—from tailoring to solar energy, from computer literacy to rural entrepreneurship. The result is a generation that is not just skilled, but inspired. In India’s remote and sensitive border regions more than 4.7 lakh citizens have been impacted, with 1.95 lakh people benefiting from clean, renewable energy. These initiatives have illuminated more than 660 villages—dispersing darkness not just from homes, but from hearts and hopes.
The Art of Living’s prison programmes have brought emotional and mental transformation to over 8,00,000 inmates across 65 countries through yoga, meditation, and Sudarshan Kriya. Since 2019, we have empowered more than 8500+ prisoners across India with vocational skills, certification, and job support—enabling a fresh start after release. Every initiative is rooted in a deeply interconnected ecosystem—where each action amplifies the next. Rejuvenated rivers nourish farmlands.
Thriving farms support families. Educated children return as leaders. Empowered women heal ecosystems. Renewable energy sustains clean living. And each piece strengthens the whole. In an age where development often sidelines nature and the marginalised, The Art of Living offers a new paradigm—where the environment and humanity rise together.
