Welcome to
Aarangar Environment Action Foundation
Aaranagar was started with a vision of creating self-sustaining villages and communities through small, local nature based solutions for ecological and economical sustainability. The idea since inception has been of combining indigenous knowledge systems and modern scientific knowledge to derive simple yet impactful initiatives that increases local ownership in creating climate resilient communities for the future.
At the core of our environmental projects is to strengthen local rural livelihood opportunities and poverty alleviation with special focus on women and children.
Thought behind the work:
“Conserving Water, Reviving Traditions & Ecological Health of the Terrain”
With each passing day, our water bodies are drying up, threatening plants, animals, and humans alike, and jeopardizing the evolutionary, ecological, and cultural processes that sustain life. Water conservation—at any level, in any place, and by any means—has become an urgent necessity. Recognizing this as a global crisis rooted in the smallest of habitats, we focus our efforts on areas with the potential to harvest rainwater, requiring minimal external resources while prioritizing active community participation. Together, we aim to secure a sustainable future for all life forms by safeguarding our most vital resource.
Collaborative Community Engagement
At the heart of our mission lies the belief that true, lasting change begins with active community engagement. We see communities as equal partners in driving meaningful environmental and social impact. By fostering collaboration, promoting shared learning, and empowering individuals, we create opportunities for people to take ownership of the solutions that affect their lives. Together, we amplify voices, strengthen bonds, and turn collective efforts into transformative outcomes. With community engagement as our cornerstone, we aim to build a sustainable future where everyone contributes and benefits equally.
Access of Water & Economic Growth
Access to reliable sources of water unlocks opportunities not only for education, agriculture, animal husbandry and household consumption but also for education, health and sanitation and small-scale industries. By investing in sustainable water solutions, we enable individuals to build resilient livelihoods and drive long-term economic development. Together, we can transform lives through the power of water.
“Catchment Scale Approach: Reviving Ecosystems Through Panch-J Principles”
Our work emphasizes restoring water to degraded catchments as a means to rejuvenate entire ecosystems. As water rehydrates the soil, it creates conditions for life to flourish, enabling the growth of flora and fauna. Over time, this ecological revival brings hidden underground streams to life, turning them into seasonal flows that eventually contribute to the restoration of perennial rivers. Guided by the principles of Panch-J, we integrate five core elements:
- जन (Jan/People) – Fostering a society rooted in vision, self-reliance, and self-respect.
- जल (Jal/Water) – Encouraging water conservation through discipline and mindful use.
- जंगल (Jungle/Forest) – Rejuvenating forests and pastures for ecological balance.
- जानवर (Janwar/Animals) – Harmonizing social and ecological conditions through sustainable livestock management.
- ज़मीन (Jameen/Land) – Enhancing soil fertility using traditional, sustainable practices.
This holistic approach ensures the interconnected health of land, water, and life, creating a thriving and balanced ecosystem.
Aarangar’s Theory of Change
Aarangar drives transformative change in water-scarce communities through sustainable water conservation practices. By reviving traditional and building new water structures with community participation, the foundation ensures reliable water access, enhancing agriculture, livestock productivity, nutrition, and sanitation. Water bodies also rejuvenate ecosystems, creating their own microclimate, moderating local temperatures, and fostering biodiversity, making them vital for disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation. This reduces the burden on women and girls, enabling better health, education, and reduced dropout rates, while improving livelihoods, mitigating migration, and strengthening economic stability. Community ownership, supported by a 11% cost contribution, ensures accountability. Youth engagement as volunteers and interns fosters future changemakers, while systematic surveys measure impact and encourage learning, promoting resilience, sustainability, and long-term societal well-being.
About Aarangar
Aarangar Environmental Action Foundation is a Not for Profit organization registered on 1st October 2018 under SECTION 8 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013. Our focus areas are
1. Conservation of soil & water and rejuvenation of wasteland
2. Sustainable agriculture especially on farm conservation of agriculture biodiversity
3. Creation of sustainable rural livelihood opportunities
4. Awareness of climate change and environmental challenges and easily doable adaptation solutions
Vision
We envision self sustaining villages and communities where natural ecosystem is conserved and diversity of life thrives. Our vision is to implement millions of small local nature based solutions for ecological and economical sustainability.
How we work
We focus on measurable impacts and results of the interventions and generate easily understandable practical knowledge in Hindi to facilitate widespread adaptation of the lessons learnt.
We believe not only on conservation of environment but also of human energy to get focused rewards. We all work remotely with our common shared values and focus in the mind.
Connect with Us
To share your ideas and know more about our work please connect with us.
Email: aarangarfoundation@gmail.com