About Harela Society in Jakhani, Pithoragarh

Harela Society, is a non profit organization in majestic valley Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand India. that focuses on to develop, encourage and support local models of nature and environment conservation that are based on community participation, traditional knowledge and applied science. It is an initiative of thoughts shared by similar minded people passionate about nature conservation. It has been working on various issues related to environment, education and sustainable livelihood options in many villages and cities of Uttarakhand, India since 2012.

Harela Society believes in the approach of Reconciliation Ecology and continuously working on building spatial relationship and environment for local communities, wildlife and its habitat in Himalayan region with the support and partnership with different communities, organizations and governments across the country.

Harela Society is actively working on issues such as:-

Waste management
Tree plantation
Workshops and awareness programs on environment and sustainable living.
Strategy design for expanding livelihood options in villages of Pithoragarh.
Educational camps and walks.
Natural history documentation. (Lifestyle, wildlife, landscape, culture and community)
Production and use of organic products.

"Harela" the word symbolizes greenery with prosperity in its root. It is one of the major festival in Uttarakhand to mark the advent of rainy season and new harvest by planting trees.

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