Conservation

The Eco-development Project is a program, aimed at promoting sustainable farming and environmental conservation in and around South Indian villages.

Since it began in ealry 2009 as a tree-planting exercise in remote villages of Andhra Pradesh, this project has expanded to include the promotion of many environmentally-friendly farming practices.

Sustainable Development and Organic Agriculture
At the heart of the Eco-development Project is the Model Farm, a demonstration site for many of the sustainable practices that we promote.

Volunteers for Conservation & Environment in India
Volunteers are totally responsible for the running and maintenance of the Model Farm site. Villagers from the surrounding area visit the farm to learn about the different techniques and technologies that can benefit them. After working with villagers at the farm, our volunteers then assist them in implementing the ideas in their communities.

You’ll learn all about sustainable development and organic practices, including how to produce ‘vermi-compost’, a natural fertilizer produced from domestic and farm waste, made using earthworms.

Volunteers usually work from about 10am to 1pm, and in the afternoons from about 2.30pm to 5pm. You’ll live with a local family and other volunteers in a nearby village, where you’ll also return to eat lunch each day.

In the evenings you can play cricket with local children, or take time to relax after a hard day’s work. At weekends you can meet up with the other volunteers based in India on our twice-monthly social events, or travel and explore the area with new Indian friends or some of the other volunteers on the project.