The scriptures have emphasized the combination of body as well as the universe. The position and development of human being and as well as the flora and the fauna of the world rest upon the balance of environment. As a human being it is our prime duty to maintain the natural environment. Only in these presentation lie the culture of society and the safety of the future generation.

TREE PLANTATION

Thousands of saplings have been planted and are being maintained to protect the environment by the enthusiastic youths of the Gurukul.
Moreover, a program for the plantation of saplings is also being taken up by the Gurukul. Through charitable programs Gurukul in the past , has planted thousands of trees throughout Gujarat, and the strive will be to continue with it.

WATER CONSERVATION MOVEMENT MISSION

Philanthropic activity of the Gurukul to restore the vital supply of water, thus ending the scarcity problem.
As per the benevolent messages of Lord Shree Swaminarayan, for the services of mankind, Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul Rajkot, in support of this worthy cause, is carrying out activities.

H.H. Shastriji Maharaj Shree Dharmajivandasji Swami, also carried out well-needed relief activities in times of flood, famine, cyclones, etc. Following the divine footprints of services laid down by sdg. Shastriji Maharaj; such planned activities are certainly needed today, to solve the water crisis.

PROBLEM OF WATER

For Several years now, the shortage of water has been a common problem in the Saurashtra and Kutch regions of Gujarat due the lack of sufficient rain.
RECHARGING THE WELLS :
In addressing the aforementioned problem, the Gurukul has successfully taken on the task of recharging the wells. Tremendous success has been achieved in this regards !

DHARMAJIVAN JAL SANCHAY ABHIYAN

In the year 2000, the water crisis had reached an all time high as the scarcity of water continued to worsen and became more and more acute. Each and every drop of water is very essential and valuable and should be used in the most economic manner, minimising wastage. It is vital that the internal source of water does not dry out, but rather ensures its constant flow, thus preventing further disaster. The solution to this ongoing crisis is the construction of check dams (Temples of Water).
To address this crisis, the Gurukul has been the catalyst in commencing the 'Dharmajivan Jal Sanchay Abhiyan' under the holy guidance of Sdg. Shastri Shree Madhavpriydasji. This activity has been implemented in full throttle by Sadguru Shastri Madhavpriyadasji Swami, embodying the credentials and high spirits of the Gurukul. Swamiji has visited 108 villages to address and educate the people on the subject problem and how to solve it.
Created a tempo for water storing :-
Encouraged village people to co-operate for the construction of check dams (Jal Mandir i.e. Temple of Water) and to lend a voluntary hand in labour services.
Laid the foundation stone for such dams and ponds (Dharmajivan Jal Sarovar).
Granted guidance for the expedited construction of check dams by providing a team of experienced engineers and service personnel.
Wherever necessary, provided free bags of cement, through Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul.
As a result, in all the 108 villages, the work of check dams has been finalised.
In all these activities, co-operation from local associations, workers and organisations to solve water crises has been well founded.
Also, in Kutch, during the Jal-Yatra Program arranged by Sahajanand Rural Trust, Vivekanand Trust and Kisan-Sangh, meetings were conducted in 11 villages resulting in foundation stones laid down by Shastri Shree Madhavpriydasji Swami for work of constructing check dams (Jal Mandirs) and ponds at the expense of  more than One crore rupees.
 

The approximate cost for the complete construction of a check dam ranges from $1000 - $10,000.

To support this benevolent project, a cheque and/or draft can be made payable to the nonprofit organisation names as follows :

Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul
GONDAL ROAD,
RAJKOT - 360004
INDIA

Shree Swaminarayan gurukul
435 SHADY LN SOUTHLAKE,
TX-76092
USA

POND RENOVATION
In many places digging out new ponds as well as restoring also take place to store the rain water.

BIO GAS -SOLAR HEATING (Non-traditional resources)
Gurukul develops and uses in-house plants to generate electricity by means of natural resources like bio-gas, solar energy etc. 

HERBAL GARDENS :
For Ayurvedic and Agricultural purposes herbal gardens are cultivated. The crops are used as raw materials in the manufacturing of various Aurvedic products and medicines under the banner of 'AMRUTALAYAM'.

EXHIBITION
With the help of scientific exhibition ecology awareness movement is also spreaded.

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