Matri Sadan Ashram
Stopping dam construction on the Ganga and its tributaries, prohibiting mining and deforestation in the river's floodplains, and establishing an autonomous Ganga Council and special protection laws for the river.
About
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Headquarters
Haridwar, Uttarakhand
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Since
1997
Matri Sadan is a spiritual ashram located in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, established in 1997 by Swami Shivanand Saraswati with the aim of protecting the en Read morevironment, particularly the Ganga river.
Action
The ashram has been at the forefront of protests against ecological damage to the Ganga, including opposing dam construction, illegal mining, and pollution through hunger strikes and legal battles.
Impact
Matri Sadan's efforts have led to some successes, such as reacquiring 108 hectares of encroached forest land in 2001 and getting the Uttarakhand government to order the Kumbh region be made free of mining and stone-crushing in 2010.
Vision & Mission
Matri Sadan's mission is to protect the Ganga river and the local environment through spiritual practices and non-violent activism, aiming to preserve the river's ecological and spiritual significance.
Milestones & Track Record
Matri Sadan Ashram has championed environmental conservation since the 1990s, notably protecting the Ganges River through activism and spiritual advocacy in Uttarakhand.
Leadership Team
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BRAHMACHARI AATMBODHANAND
TREASURER
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SWAMI SHIVA NAND
PRESIDENT
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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Registration ID
UA/2021/0275756
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FCRA
Not Available
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Trust