Culture Aangan
Empowers rural women, preserving cultural heritage, and promoting sustainable agri-community tourism and traditional art revival to foster grassroots development
About
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Headquarters
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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Since
2010
Culture Aangan focuses on grassroots development initiatives in agri-community tourism, traditional art and culture revival, and education. Its effort Read mores aim to achieve sustainable economic growth while preserving local heritage and traditions. It empowers rural women through self-help groups, establishes branded homestays, and revives endangered traditional art forms. Its mission revolves around the belief that sustainable agro-rural tourism can generate livelihoods, diversify income sources, and reduce rural-to-urban migration. By creating village destinations for urban travellers, Culture Aangan contributes to biodiversity conservation and the preservation of cultural traditions for future generations.
Action
Culture Aangan focuses on initiatives in agri-community tourism, traditional art and culture revival, and education, aiming to achieve sustainable economic growth while preserving local heritage and traditions.
Cause Area
Sub Sector
Impact
The organization has empowered rural women through self-help groups, established branded homestays, and revived endangered traditional art forms, contributing to biodiversity conservation and preservation of cultural traditions.
Vision & Mission
Culture Aangan's mission revolves around the belief that sustainable agro-rural tourism can generate livelihoods, diversify income sources, and reduce rural-to-urban migration by creating village destinations for urban travelers.
Programs
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Cultural Experience Programme
Culture Aangan provides a peaceful holiday experience, encouraging visitors to relax and rejuvenate. Its diverse locations offer adventure for the adventurous and cultural heritage for those seeking tranquillity. Activities include beach relaxation, waterfalls, dolphin boat rides, cycling, traditional arts workshops, yoga, and more. It engages in conservation projects like turtle protection and camel herding community preservation. Cultural experiences range from bangle-making to temple visits and Indian cooking demos. Culinary adventures involve market visits, and relaxation options include ayurvedic massages and meditation. All activities, charged separately, cover transportation, guides, and refreshments, benefiting the local economy.
Milestones & Track Record
Culture Aangan was awarded the Most Innovative Community Tourism award organized by ASSOCHAM in association with Incredible India and Yes Bank in June 2014.
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
21-50
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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FCRA
Not Available
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
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Headquarters
B-16, Osman Chambers, Juhu Tara Road, Santacruz West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, 400049
Directions
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
For-profit
Private Limited Company