Aaranya Resort in Gir, Gujarat was conceptualised by Dhanji Bhai Patel to be an eco-friendly haven for weary travellers who want to get away from city life and relax amid nature.
Built entirely out of Jaisalmer sandstone by community craftspeople, the Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls School is a stunning example of sustainable architecture and empowerment -- it educates 400 girls from underprivileged families.
In 2017, the society exported surplus solar-produced electricity to a power distributing company and saved a whopping Rs 2.6 lakh. Not only that, it also converts 900 Kgs of waste into compost every month!