AWARDS

ABOUT GOVARDHAN ECOVILLAGE

The modern rampant age has led to various side effects, at microscopic level in our imbalanced lifestyles and at macro-scopic level affecting the ecology of the entire planet. Gov-ardhan Ecovillage (GEV) is a humble attempt to highlight the importance of living a life in harmony with nature and to create a model farm community.

‘Simple Living & High Thinking’ – a principle which is so succinct yet profound, formed the basis of life in the bygone age of wisdom. Life in the Vedic times was based onService, but not on exploitation; this was the cardinal rule of living and the very essence of people’s dealings – with each other and that with Mother Nature. With this principle as the basis, GEV was set up in 2003.

Spreading over 100 acres, GEV today is an award- winning Eco-Community making steady progress in diverse fields. GEV has academically researched, scientifically experi-mented and successfully implemented a symbiosis of scientific results from both Vedic and modern techniques. Our aim is to develop farm communities as they present a sustainable way of living a life which is socially, physically, mentally, emotion-ally, spiritually and environmentally friendly. Experience a place which is a blend of Vedic wisdom and modern practice. Welcome to GEV!

Indian Institutes of Architects Award ofExcellence for Ecovillage Design 2015

International Green Apple Award for BestEnvironmental Practices 2015, London

Limca Book of Records entry forOrganic Farming Techniques

Winner of SKOCH PLATINUM award forWater Conservation 2013, Delhi

Awarded with 5-star Rating by the Ministryof New & Renewable Energy, Government of India, for Eco-friendly Construction as per the “GRIHA” Green Buildings Rating System

Winner of Asian Sustainability LeadershipAward for Best Overall SustainablePerformance 2014, Dubai

Listed among top Agricultural Innovatorsin India in Krishi Sutra survey byMinistry of Agriculture

United Nations World TourismOrganization award for Eco-Tourism as acatalyst for Rural Development 2017, Madrid

INSPIRING TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE

GOVARDHAN SCHOOLOF SUSTAINABILITY

PILLARS OF GSOS

VISION

ECO-COMMUNITY

MISSION

GLOBAL APPROACH

HOLISTIC LEARNING

THEORY OF SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY

» Deep Ecology and Vedic Ecology» Dharma and Ecology» Symbiotic Recycling Model» Climate Change» Environmental Justice

» Renewable energies» Water conservation» Bioconstruction» Organic Agriculture» Waste management» Low impact lifestyle» Animal care

CULTURE OF SUSTAINABILITY INNER SUSTAINABILITY

» Ayurveda» Community Arts and Rituals» Traditional Indian music and theatre» Warli Painting» Heritage tourism» Ecological group dynamics

» Yoga and Pranayama» Meditation and Sound Therapy» Yoga Nidra» Sacred Storytelling» Lessons from Monks» Aromatherapy

MODULES

BroadenMinds

AbsorbCulture

EquipHands

OpenHearts

Theory ofSustainability

Culture ofSustainability

InnerSustainability

SolutionstowardsSustainability

By combining tradition with innovation, wisdom with practice, the Govard-han School of Sustainability (GSOS) has the purpose of being a global center for collaborative research and holistic education in sustainability.

To inspire transformative change through experience-oriented sustainabili-ty studies.

GSOS is made by an international team with diverse backgrounds, has a global outlook and is setting partnerships with several international univer-sities, promoting increased cultural and academic exchange.

Govardhan School of Sustainability (GSOS) is an education initiative based in Govardhan Ecovillage, an eco-community located around 90 kms from Mumbai. With its 250 residents, Govardhan Ecovillage is striv-ing to set up a role model village, nested in an ecological infrastructure amidst a picturesque landscape of the Sahyadri mountains.The ecovillage is composed of farms, animal shelter, yoga school, ayurveda center, community area and geo-tourism site, all nested in the setting of an ashram. Now GEV has broadened its outreach by being host for the GSOS, a learning center oriented towards studies of ecologyand transfor-mation of self and society.

The backbone of GSOS is to inspire transformative change towards sus-tainability. This is accomplished by bringing forth new modes of thinking, acting, living and being in the world. Students who come to GSOS are encouraged to engage not only in theories of sustainability, but also in hands-on activities, workshops, outdoor classes, cultural activities, art and spirituality.

INSPIRING TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE

INSPIRING TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE

SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION

STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS ACADEMIC COURSES CULTURAL IMMERSIONS

Govardhan EcovillageGaltare, P.O. Hamrapur, Wada Taluka,District Palghar – 421303 Maharashtra, India.90km’s from Mumbai International Airport

Rakesh PandaProgram Director - Govardhan Ecovillage+91 91672 46515 / rakeshpanda@ecovillage.org.in

Nimai Lila DasChief Sustainability Officer - Govardhan Ecovillage+91 88796 30981 / cso@ecovillage.org.in

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7, 14 or 30 days dynamic programs based on experiential learning and activities that inspire transformative change.

Credited academic courses run with different partnering universities.

21 days residential program aimed at giving a wide range of cultural and spiritual experiences.

Website: https://www.ecovillage.org.in/

EXPERIENTIALLEARNING

SUSTAINABLELIVING

HOLISTICEDUCATION

AUTHENTICCULTURAL

IMMERSION

SELF-TRANSFORMATION

INSPIRING TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE