Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Art of Living Revives India's Rivers, Improves Lives
Imagine rivers that were sick, and now they are getting healthy again!
The Art of Living is helping fix rivers and bring back water to dry places in India.
They are building special structures to help rain soak into the ground, like giving the earth a drink.
They are working with local people, including women, to make this happen.
Many villages are getting water back in their wells and fields.
This project is helping farmers grow crops and bringing life back to areas that needed water.
The Art of Living Social Projects is leading water conservation efforts across India.
The initiative has impacted over 34,500,000 lives through various projects.
Projects include building recharge structures and restoring land.
In Tamil Nadu, women are leading the revival of the Naganadhi River.
The projects are improving agricultural yields and community well-being.
- Who
- The Art of Living Social Projects, with community and government collaboration
- What
- River rejuvenation and water conservation efforts in India
- When
- Since 2013
- Where
- Across India, including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To address water scarcity, restore ecosystems, and improve communities' lives
- Organization
- The Art of Living Social Projects
- Project Goal
- River rejuvenation and water conservation
- People Impacted
- 34,500,000+
- Recharge Structures Built
- 105,050+
- Land Restored
- 59,000 sq km