India’s rapid development brings environmental challenges—from urban waste management to ecosystem preservation. Our environmental programs address sustainability at the community level, educating waste-pickers about recycling, promoting responsible tourism practices, and partnering with organisations that balance economic development with environmental stewardship.

Environmental Focus Areas

Waste Management & Community Education

Partner: Chintan Environmental Research and Action Group

Working closely with our Project Arman initiative, Chintan addresses environmental challenges while empowering marginalised communities:

Waste-Picker Education:

Training waste-pickers in safe, efficient recycling practices
Health and safety education for families handling waste
Connecting waste-pickers to formal recycling networks
Advocating for waste-picker rights and recognition

Community Impact:

The families we serve through Project Arman are waste-pickers. By supporting their environmental education, we create a dual impact:

Children escape the waste-picking cycle through education
Parents gain safer, more dignified waste management practices
Communities become cleaner and healthier
Recycling becomes more efficient and systematic

Support Opportunities:

Sponsor social worker training waste-pickers: ₹7,500/month or ₹90,000/year
Support Chintan’s waste management programs
Facilitate environmental education materials

Sustainable Tourism Practices

Our Commitment:

As India’s leading destination management company, we recognise tourism’s environmental impact and actively work to minimise it:

Responsible Travel Principles:

Low-impact transportation options
Partnerships with eco-conscious accommodations
Waste reduction in tour operations
Cultural site preservation through responsible visitor management
Supporting local economies to reduce resource exploitation

NGO Visit Carbon Offset:

Every client visit to our partner NGOs creates a positive environmental impact:

Supporting organisations that practice sustainability
Educating travellers about environmental challenges
Funding programs that directly benefit environmental conservation
Creating economic alternatives to environmentally harmful practices

Environmental Conservation Through Community Empowerment

The Connection:

Many environmental challenges stem from poverty and a lack of alternatives. Our integrated approach addresses root causes:

Example: Qalandar Bear Handler Rehabilitation

Before: Families captured bear cubs from forests, depleting wild populations
After: Alternative livelihoods remove motivation for wildlife poaching
Result: Forest ecosystems recover while families thrive

Example: Rural Women’s Vocational Training

Before: Resource-intensive agricultural practices by necessity
After: Income from crafts reduces pressure on marginal lands
Result: Environmental sustainability with economic dignity

Partner Programs with Environmental Components

Deepalaya – Rural Healthcare & Women’s Empowerment

Environmental benefits of supporting rural development:

Mobile medical vans reduce travel-related emissions
Vocational training in sustainable crafts
Education about resource conservation
Community health improvements reduce environmental health hazards

Wildlife SOS – Ecosystem Restoration

Beyond animal rescue:

Forest habitat restoration around rescue centres
Community education about wildlife conservation
Eco-village demonstrating sustainable living
Tribal community partnerships preserving traditional ecological knowledge

Volunteer Opportunities

Environmental Volunteering:

Short-term (1–7 days):

Environmental education in schools
Community waste management awareness programs
Eco-facility maintenance and improvement
Tree plantation initiatives

Medium-term (1–4 weeks):

Developing environmental education curricula
Waste management system improvements at NGOs
Sustainable practice audits of facilities
Environmental impact assessments

Long-term (1–3 months+):

Comprehensive environmental program development
Community-based conservation initiatives
Research on sustainable tourism practices
Environmental advocacy training for local communities

Sustainability Starts With Us

Every journey leaves a footprint. Let’s make ours one that heals.

Join Our Environmental Mission:

CHOOSE RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL:

Add environmental NGO visits to your itinerary

OFFSET YOUR IMPACT:

Support waste management and
conservation programs

VOLUNTEER YOUR EXPERTISE:

Environmental science, sustainability,
and conservation skills needed

Spread Awareness: Become an advocate for sustainable tourism

Get Involved

To include more CSR experiences during your trip to India, contact us

Protecting Our Shared Future