Kalp, a Sanskrit word standing for “practicable, feasible, possible” and “proper, fit, able”, is one of the six components of Vedas, which illumines one with transcendental world of wisdom. Kalp is one of the structuring dynamics of Rig Veda.
Kalp envisions a Non-Governmental Foundation dedicated to the conservation of culture and ecology for sustainable development; in which Kalp envisages an exemplar of rigorous knowledge-generating and knowledge-disseminating organization
“...determined to uphold ecology and culture for inclusive development and empowerment of indigenous mountain communities or other such communities living in fragile ecosystems...”
To keep a record of the traditional knowledge & ethno-biological wisdom of indigenous mountain communities inhabiting the inaccessible mountain areas and rejuvenate their wisdom, culture and traditions through research and documentation.
Preparation of People’s Biodiversity Register and create awareness on threats of globalization, climate change, environmental degradation and extinction of cultural values.
To cater the needs of the health care needs of communities living in tribal and remote areas and undertake the research on health care issues especially on women, children and disabled.
KALP
Socioeconomic advancement and social transformation of rural communities by stirring the aspects of rural economy, providing advocacy and social aid to vulnerable communities living in rural areas
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Oral narratives have remained as a means of leisure, edification, cultural conservation, and means of inculcating moral values. Read More
Oral history is the compilation and study of historical information about folks, people, significant events, or day-today Read More
Himalayan region has varied cultural and ecological landscapes being embedded in rich traditional wisdom. Bogged down in the Read More
In the trouble-torn times of today ...
Kalp initiated the process of prep ...
Rewalsar A hidden hamlet in Himachal
Neglected Zomo Communities of tribal district Issues and Problems (Project funded by Sai Foundation, New Shimla)
Dams or Dooms- Realizing the pain of displacement among communities