Dharma Sthambha Yojana
Connecting people, empowering change
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s vision of a stress-free society is the founding vision behind The Art of Living and its sister organisations. This vision translates into action in two important ways: powerful personal development courses at the individual level and various large-scale social transformation projects at the community level.
Dharma Sthambha Yojana (DSY) connects a variety of social service projects with socially aware individuals who wish to contribute to the betterment of society. DSY effectively channels monetary contributions towards initiatives like Water Conservation, River Rejuvenation, Natural Farming Training, Education, Women Empowerment, Skill Training, Waste Management, Rural Development, and others. These initiatives go a long way in empowering our people and country in a sustainable manner.
Just as rice is purified by ghee, our body by Ayurveda,
our intellect by knowledge, our emotions by Satsang, and
our soul by meditation, similarly, our money is purified by charity.
- Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Just as rice is purified by ghee, our body by Ayurveda,
our intellect by knowledge, our emotions by Satsang, and
our soul by meditation, similarly, our money is purified by charity.
- Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Sustainable Agriculture
22,00,000+ Farmers Trained in Natural Farming
2,200+ Trainers Across India
Environment / Afforestation
8,12,00,000+ Trees Planted
10,00,000+ Trees Planted Along River Basin
Free Education
1,00,000+ Students
1,327 Free Schools in 22 States
Skill Development
3,10,000+ People Trained
95 Skill Development Centers Running over 50 Different Job Roles
Women Empowerment
1,11,000+ rural women trained in livelihood skills
1,15,800+ girls trained in menstural health and hygiene across the world
Water Conservation
50,000 Recharge Structures Built
1,00,000 Trees Planted
RURAL DEVELOPMENT
66,000+ Solar Lamps Distributed
62,000+ Toilets Constructed
RIVER REJUVENATION
70 Rivers / Streams Being Rejuvenated
19,000+ Villages Benefited
Our Projects
Creating a more sustainable world where individuals are empowered & communities prosper
Sustainable Agriculture
Training farmers to produce a high yield at low cost with environment-friendly methods through natural farming and soil conservation.
Women Empowerment
Fostering personal growth: Equipping women with invaluable tools and techniques to combat stress, boost inner strength, and elevate self-confidence from within.
Free Education
Providing value based education with a focus on academic & holistic development including practical knowledge and spiritual wisdom.
Water Conservation
Providing innovative and scalable solutions to make India water +ve, The Art of Living started water conservation, rain harvesting and river rejuvenation projects a decade ago.
Environment / Afforestation
Progressing towards a cleaner, greener, and a sustainable environment through planting trees, organising cleanliness drives, and systematic waste management, etc.
Rural Development
The Art of Living is working at the grassroot level, providing basic necessities such as solar electrification, youth empowerment, and the construction of toilets to make villages self-sustainable.
