Let Nature guide our steps
May our work be harmonious with the seasons
What we do is part of the cosmos
We are but a speck in this lila
Umbartha aims at collaborating with the local people and the eco-system, staying in tune with the sun, moon, wind, rain, stars, insects, animals, humans, the earth and universe, respecting every living entity, harmoniously tilling the land, living and creating from what the earth offers, sharing it and offering it back to the Divine.
The project will Impact:
- Mala Thakur adivasis of Tringalwadi, and the rural bio region of Igatpuri.
- About 50 families, 200 people from the adivasis will directly benefit & more than 500 people from the neighbouring villages will get training here.
- It will bring experiential learning with the hands, empowering through upskilling.
- It will develop a sustainable eco-cultural, conscious life-style aiming at self transformation inspired by Tukadoji Maharaj, Rabindranath Tagore, The Mother and Sri Aurobindo.
Work done:
- Organic farming to take care of the fuel for the body yantra.
- With the natural materials found locally explorations in building houses, designing clothes, crafting pottery and expressing oneself through the finer art forms will be shared here, thus invoking soul values and spreading prosperity.
Funds Required:
We are looking at raising the required funds in two stages – first 6 crores for acquiring 1.5 acres of land in the town of Igatpuri, in order to create an Agri-Cultural Gurukul. This space will be the base to upskill and empower the people.
In the second stage – we want to set up the required facility to teach paper making with natural fibers, weaving with organic cotton yarn, pottery with locally found clay and use these skills for craft and art, we require 2 crores.
The total estimated budget is 8 crores, to be raised at the earliest possible, within the next 3 to 4 months.
With regards and best wishes
For Shilpataru
Managing Trustee ( 14th October 2024)
Bank Details :
Bank Name : Karnataka Bank
Branch : Pondicherry
Ac No : 6062500199748901
Account Name : SHILPATARU
Account Type : Savings Account
IFSC Code: KARB0000606