01 · Communities
Community Development
Strengthening community institutions, participation and inclusive local planning.
People · Nature · Sustainable Livelihoods
Stronger Communities for a Sustainable Tomorrow
Working with rural communities for natural resource management, livelihood improvement and inclusive development across Himachal Pradesh.
Community participation · Local knowledge · Sustainable change
People · Nature · Sustainable Livelihoods
Stronger Communities for a Sustainable Tomorrow
Working with rural communities for natural resource management, livelihood improvement and inclusive development across Himachal Pradesh.
Community participation · Local knowledge · Sustainable change
People · Nature · Sustainable Livelihoods
Stronger Communities for a Sustainable Tomorrow
Working with rural communities for natural resource management, livelihood improvement and inclusive development across Himachal Pradesh.
Community participation · Local knowledge · Sustainable change
People · Nature · Sustainable Livelihoods
Stronger Communities for a Sustainable Tomorrow
Working with rural communities for natural resource management, livelihood improvement and inclusive development across Himachal Pradesh.
Community participation · Local knowledge · Sustainable change
Who We Work With
Working with people and groups in rural communities
ARAVALI’s profile includes work with women, farmers, community organisations and local stakeholders.
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Women and SHGs
Women’s empowerment, Self-Help Groups, microfinance and financial inclusion.
Farmers and FPOs
Agriculture, horticulture, farmer groups and Farmer Producer Organisations.
Community Organisations
Strengthening community institutions and local organisations.
Local Stakeholders
Training and capacity building for people and institutions involved in rural development.
What We Do
Creating Opportunities in Rural India
ARAVALI works with communities to strengthen local institutions, conserve natural resources and promote sustainable livelihoods through participatory and inclusive approaches.
Explore Our Sectors →02 · Inclusion
Women & Livelihoods
Supporting women and disadvantaged groups through skills and livelihood opportunities.
03 · Opportunity
Education & Skills
Building capabilities and improving access to skills, knowledge and opportunities.
Our Sectors
Areas of Work
These are the sectors listed in ARAVALI’s organisation profile.
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Natural Resource Management
02Agriculture & Horticulture
03Women’s Empowerment & Livelihoods
04Microfinance & Financial Inclusion
05Rural Entrepreneurship
06Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs)
07Environment & Forestry
08Education & Skill Development
09Health & Sanitation
10Governance & Institutional Development
11Appropriate Rural Technologies
12Research & Documentation
13Tourism Promotion
Our Approach
People-Centred Development
ARAVALI follows a community-centred and participatory approach to development. The organisation seeks to ensure that local communities are actively involved in identifying needs, planning interventions, implementing activities and monitoring results. Its approach is guided by the following principles: Involving local people in planning and decision-making. P...
Our Approach →About ARAVALI
A society working for rural development
Association of Rural Activities and Voluntary action for Literary Information ( ARAVALI) is an non-profit making organization registered under the Society Registration Act XXI 1860 dedicated for bringing rural prosperity through management research, skill up-gradation, intervention of appropriate rural technologies and institutional networking in the national and global perspective.
Conceived in 2004, ARAVALI has the expertise in different fields and capacity to undertake ventures of research and analysis, programme planning and implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the developmental and socio-economic projects.
Through its hard work, dedication, commitment combined with professional competency and integrity ARAVALI have made its mark in the field of Rural Development.
Registration Number: 385/2004
Date of Registration: 01 October 2004
Our Priorities
Connecting people, resources and opportunity
ARAVALI’s work brings together community institutions, natural resource care and stronger rural livelihoods.
Community institutions↗
Stronger communities start with participation.
Supporting local institutions, collective planning and inclusive decision-making.
Inclusion & equity↗
Opportunity for every voice.
Promoting the participation of women and disadvantaged groups.
Skills & livelihoods↗
Building pathways to livelihoods.
Connecting people with skills, technology, finance and enterprise opportunities.
How We Work
Local knowledge. Shared ownership. Lasting change.
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Listen & participate
Understand local needs and build plans with communities.
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Build capacity
Strengthen people, institutions and practical capabilities.
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Work in partnership
Bring stakeholders together around shared development goals.
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Learn & improve
Use accountability and learning to support sustainable progress.
Our Purpose
Building resilient rural communities
To build empowered, self-reliant and resilient rural communities through inclusive development, sustainable natural resource management, improved livelihoods and equitable access to opportunities.
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Our Vision ↗
To build empowered, self-reliant and resilient rural communities through inclusive development, sustainable natural resource management, improved livelihoods and equitable access t...
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Our Mission ↗
To promote sustainable rural development and poverty alleviation by restoring and improving natural resources, strengthening community institutions, empowering women and disadvanta...
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Areas of Expertise ↗
ARAVALI has multidisciplinary experience in the following areas: Management research, operational research and socio-economic analysis. Project identification, planning, design, im...
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Our Approach ↗
ARAVALI follows a community-centred and participatory approach to development. The organisation seeks to ensure that local communities are actively involved in identifying needs, p...
In Pictures
People, places & shared moments
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Community Moments ↗
People and shared moments from the ARAVALI homepage.
9 photosOrganisation
Organisation Profile ↗
Explore our purpose, expertise, sectors and approach.
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Recognition and Sustainability ↗
Achievements, awards and commitment to sustainable rural development.
Let’s work together for rural development.
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