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What is Aatmanirbhar Society?

The Aatmanirbhar Society is a non-profit organization focused on empowering rural communities through sustainable agriculture, training, and development. Our key projects include the Herbal Ayurvedic Valley initiative, promoting organic farming, and supporting women-led enterprises in rural areas.

What are the key initiatives of Aatmanirbhar Society?

Some of our major initiatives include:

  • Herbal Ayurvedic Valley Project: Transforming the Yamuna Valley in Uttarakhand into the world’s first Herbal Ayurvedic Valley, led by local 
  • One District One Product (ODOP): Promoting regional products to ensure balanced economic 
  • Sustainable Agriculture: Promoting organic and sustainable agricultural practices inrural 
  • Women Empowerment: Empowering women through leadership in agricultural projects, entrepreneurship, and skill development, particularly in rural and remote 
  • Training and Capacity Building: Offering workshops, training, and certificate programs in novel agricultural systems, horticulture, and related fields.

What is the Herbal Ayurvedic Valley Project?

This initiative aims to cultivate medicinal plants across 29 villages in the Yamuna Valley, led by a group of 1,000 women. It seeks to promote Ayurvedic health, create export opportunities, preserve traditional knowledge, and boost the income of rural women farmers. The project supports sustainable farming and aims to develop Uttarakhand into a hub for Ayurvedic and medicinal plants

How does the Society empower women?

Aatmanirbhar Society actively involves women in its initiatives by:

  • Training them in sustainable agricultural 
  • Helping them cultivate and sell medicinal plants and herbal 
  • Offering capacity-building programs to enhance their leadership and entrepreneurship 

How can I get involved with Aatmanirbhar Society?

You can get involved by:

  • Volunteering for our 
  • Participating in our workshops and training 
  • Supporting us through donations or 
  • Offering technical or research collaboration for ongoing projects like the Herbal Ayurvedic 

What are the benefits of collaborating with Aatmanirbhar Society?

By collaborating with us, you can:

  • Contribute to sustainable development and women 
  • Gain access to research opportunities, internships, and fieldwork in rural development, agriculture, and herbal medicine.
  • Participate in an impactful project that has potential for national and international recognition, especially in the Ayurvedic and wellness 

How does the Society address environmental sustainability?

Our initiatives focus on:

  • Promoting organic and chemical-free farming 
  • Utilizing barren and unused lands for 
  • Safeguardingcrops from wild animals through sustainable 
  • Reducingrural-to-urban migration by providing stable livelihoods in farming 

How can researchers and students contribute to Aatmanirbhar Society’s initiatives?

Researchers and students can:

  • Conduct field research and internships through our 
  • Participate in collaborative studies related to sustainable agriculture, medicinal plants, and community development.
  • Contribute to the development of new agricultural techniques and 
  • Helpin the documentation and preservation of traditional knowledge related to herbal and Ayurvedic practices.

What are the Society’s future plans?

Our vision is to replicate the Herbal Ayurvedic Valley model in 24 other valleys across Uttarakhand, eventually making the state the "Herbal Basket of the World." We also aim to create long-term sustainable solutions for rural economies by promoting organic agriculture, medicinal plant cultivation, and eco-tourism.

How can I support Aatmanirbhar Society?

You can support us by:

  • Donating funds to support our 
  • Partnering with us for research, buy-back agreements, or technical collaboration.
  • Spreadingawareness about our projects and 
  • Attendingor sponsoring our events and training 

How can I contact Aatmanirbhar Society?

You can reach us at:

Email: info@projectaatmanirbhar.org