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The Hidden Cost of Cooking on an Open Fire For millions of rural women, preparing a meal means hours beside a smoky traditional chulha. The smoke causes coughing, eye irritation and long-term breathing problems, and the wood it burns adds pressure on nearby forests. What Is a Smokeless Chulha? A smokeless chulha is an improved cookstove designed to burn fuel more completely and direct smoke away from the cook. It uses less wood and produces far less indoor smoke than an open

Planting Trees That Also Plant Income Most tree drives focus only on greenery. Our Earth Care wing aims higher: plants that heal the environment and also support the families who look after them. Sandalwood is a perfect example, a long-term, high-value tree that can become a sustainable livelihood for villagers. 1,000 Sandalwood Plants in Guguti, Uttarakhand We have planted 1,000 sandalwood saplings in Guguti, Uttarakhand. Sandalwood grows slowly, but over the years it can gi

Imagine starting your day by lighting a traditional chulha, preparing meals for your family and spending hours in a kitchen filled with smoke. For millions of households, particularly in rural communities, this is not an occasional inconvenience. It is part of everyday life. Behind every meal prepared on a traditional wood-burning stove, there can be an invisible problem: indoor air pollution. Women and children are often exposed to this smoke for long periods. But what if co

How many young people start earning their first salary without knowing how to manage it? How many students use digital payment apps without fully understanding financial security, savings or budgeting? Financial knowledge is an essential life skill, yet many young people do not receive practical financial education before entering the workforce. Recognizing this need, Amrita Devi Foundation is working to promote financial awareness through its Financial Literacy Workshop init

India's youth represent an enormous opportunity for the country's future. But in a rapidly changing economy, academic qualifications alone may not be enough. Young people also need practical skills to manage money, understand emerging technologies and build careers in the digital economy. Youth skill development in India must go beyond traditional education. Financial literacy, Artificial Intelligence (AI) literacy and digital marketing are three important areas that can help

For many families, cooking is a daily necessity—but cooking with traditional biomass stoves can expose households to smoke and indoor air pollution. Women and children may be particularly affected when they spend considerable time near smoky cooking areas. If you are searching for smokeless chulha distribution in Delhi, there are several routes worth exploring, including environmental NGOs, community development initiatives and government clean-cooking programmes. Where Can Y

Are you looking for ways to protect the environment and contribute to a greener city? Volunteering for afforestation projects in New Delhi is a meaningful way to support environmental conservation, community participation and long-term sustainability. From students and working professionals to families and corporate teams, everyone can contribute to environmental initiatives. Whether you want to plant saplings, participate in awareness campaigns or support a company-led susta

Introduction: Empowering Women Through Skills and Opportunities Women's empowerment begins with access to education, practical skills, financial independence, and opportunities to build a better future. In Delhi NCR and across India, skill development initiatives are helping women gain confidence, explore career opportunities, and work towards economic independence. For individuals, families, and corporate organisations looking to support women's empowerment, finding the righ

Delhi is a city full of opportunities. Every morning, thousands of people travel towards offices, businesses, colleges and workplaces. New businesses are being created, technology is changing the way people work, and digital skills are becoming increasingly important. But for many women, especially those from underserved communities, opportunity and access are not always the same thing. A woman may want to work but lack professional skills. She may own a smartphone but not kn

Delhi is often described as a city of opportunities. There are offices, startups, small businesses, digital companies and countless employment possibilities. Yet for many women, especially those from underserved communities, having opportunities nearby does not always mean having access to them. Sometimes the missing link is a skill. A woman may know how to use a smartphone but not a computer. She may want to work but lack professional training. She may have a talent for stit

At 8:30 in the morning, Delhi is already moving. The metro is crowded. Offices are opening. Businesses are posting on Instagram. New startups are building websites, running advertisements and looking for customers online. But for many women, the digital economy can still feel like a world happening somewhere else. A woman may use WhatsApp every day. She may watch YouTube, search Google and use Instagram. Yet she may never have considered that these same platforms could become

A cleaner India begins with people who are willing to take action. For Amrita Devi Foundation, this belief has become an ongoing commitment. The Foundation has now completed its 20th Swachh Bharat Abhiyan drive, marking another important milestone in its environmental and community-focused journey. The latest drive was conducted in collaboration with OnGrid, with support and participation from partner organizations and corporate teams. The initiative reflects how collaboratio

Delhi is growing rapidly, but so is the need for greener and healthier spaces. If you have ever searched for “plantation drive near me,” “tree plantation in Delhi,” or “how to support plantation drives in Delhi,” you are not alone. The good news is that supporting a plantation drive does not always mean simply planting one tree. You can volunteer, support maintenance, donate, participate through your company, or help spread environmental awareness. Delhi's Green Action Plan c

Search "best NGO for women empowerment in India" and you'll find hundreds of names. But real empowerment isn't measured in claims — it's measured in the number of women who go from dependence to independence, from silence to leadership. That's the standard Amrita Devi Foundation (ADF) holds itself to, and it's why individuals, corporates, and CSR partners across India keep coming back to support its work. If you're evaluating which women-focused NGO deserves your donation, vo

At 8:30 in the morning, Delhi is already moving. Buses are crowded. Metro stations are full. Shops are opening. Offices are getting ready for another working day. But somewhere in the same city, a woman may be sitting at home thinking: "I want to work. But where do I begin?" She may have completed school or college but never learned how to use a computer confidently. She may know stitching but doesn't know how to find customers. She may have a smartphone but doesn't know how

Rural Women Are Not Short of Talent. They Are Short of Opportunity. Imagine a woman living in a small village in Uttarakhand. Every morning begins before sunrise. She prepares food, takes care of the family, completes household responsibilities and, whenever possible, helps with farming or other work. She has ideas. She has talent. She wants to earn. She wants her children to see her as someone who can build something of her own. But there is one problem. Where does she start

What If Planting One Tree Could Mean More Than Planting One Tree? Imagine a village in the hills of Uttarakhand. The mountains are beautiful. Forests surround communities. But beauty alone doesn't guarantee a sustainable livelihood. For many hill communities, agriculture is constrained by terrain, fragmented land and dependence on rainfall. ICAR notes that more than 55% of Uttarakhand's cultivated area is rainfed, meaning agricultural production can face moisture stress. At t