Central Himalayan Institute For Nature And Applied Research(CHINAR)

This programme works to develop a smokeless cooking atmosphere in the mountains by encouraging inexpensive, fuel-efficient stoves. Additionally, the initiative aims on taking advantage of sources of clean energy such as biogas and solar energy to meet the energy requirements of these communities.

Its initiative focussed on water aims to ensure that pure drinking water is made available to local people. It works to administer the watershed areas around the locale, recharge water springs and enable access to appropriately filtered water to the local community.

To enable appreciation of village life and agriculture by the common public the Trust conducts its Eco-Tourism development programme. It ensures that the tourism activity is conducted in an environment-friendly way while also leading to additional sources of income for the community

The Agriculture Programme of CHINAR Trust is committed to developing environmentally friendly agriculture through a landscape-centric approach and a strong dedication to ecological methods. Agriculture research, capacity building, and the promotion of efficient practises are all part of the initiative. It prioritises climate-conscious farming as an essential component of mountain agriculture, with the goal of reducing carbon emissions and increasing climate resilience. Furthermore, the programme promotes the use of indirect solar energy solutions in these regions.

The CHINAR Trust's research programme includes agriculture, biodiversity and ecosystem services, and climate change. Climate-wise approaches, companion planting, crop rotation, pollination, and organic farming are studied under agriculture. Nature and ecological services are recorded in order to better understand the hazards and benefits in various scenarios. Climate change's influence on vegetation, agriculture, and the characteristics of select crops and indigenous plants is also investigated.

It offers a comprehensive capacity development programme including various areas. Its programmes include project development & management, sustainable agriculture, participatory rural appraisal, biodiversity assessment, watershed management, and documentation & communication. Participants in these programmes gain valuable skills and knowledge to effectively plan, implement, and manage projects, adopt sustainable agricultural practices, engage local communities in decision-making processes, evaluate and monitor biodiversity, manage water resources within watersheds, and improve recording and communication of project outcomes.