Search Foundation Profile

A youth initiative for Social Empowerment & Environmental Sustainability.

Working for overall Sustainable Development of Rural and Urban India Introduction SEARCH Foundation (SF) is a national level voluntary organization set up by a few research scholars of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, socially-awakened individuals and environmentalists that include professors and students of IIT Delhi; AIIMS, New Delhi; University of Delhi and other universities & colleges across the country. The basic objective of the Foundation is to garner youth power for achieving Sustainable Development of the country in all sectors i.e. meeting all Social, Economic and Environmental needs. Since its inception, the Foundation is actively involved in facilitating integrated development of all sections of the society, while focusing on vital concerns of Environment. The volunteers of SEARCH Foundation have strong urge and enthusiasm to contribute their best for the upliftment of the destitute, the deprived and the downtrodden in our society. These young visionaries have heralded a clarion call for Social, Environmental, Educational and Healthcare advancement. Our Vision The Vision of the Foundation is to facilitate integrated development of the Indian society in a sustainable manner. Our Mission To work for integrated development of rural and urban society in India through concerted efforts by inspiring and channelizing the energy of youth and garnering the expertise of acknowledged experts in various fields, for rapid and balanced progress.

Our strategy To bring together all stakeholders on a common platform for discussions and deliberations in order to evolve strategies for development ensuring rapid socio-economic growth of the people at grass-root level. To conduct Workshops, Seminars, Symposia, Lecture Series, Conferences to popularize cutting-edge Technologies/ Techniques and their adoption in everyday life and conducting Awareness Programmes concerning environment safety and protection. To carry forward the momentum of Social and Economic growth through advocacy of policy changes and legislative measures, wherever required. Areas of Developmental Activities Ecology & Environment Solid Waste Management Rain Water Harvesting Promotion of Cutting-Edge Technologies Integrated Sustainable Development Child Education Health Care of Child, Physically Handicapped and Aged Persons Women and Family Welfare Women empowerment Skill Development for Self-Employment Awareness Campaigns on Protection of Environment Rural Livelihood Surveys

Our Aim SEARCH Foundation is keen to work for socio-economic development of people with emphasis on weaker sections of the society. It ensures Sustainable Development in all sectors, both in urban and rural areas of the country. The Foundation has set its goal to work in the areas of emerging technologies and unexplored avenues of knowledge to achieve integrated development with full Environmental Sustainability. It has undertaken various activities with the following aims: To endeavor for community development with social equity and empowerment of weaker sections of the society To promote awareness for integrated development with full concern for environmental sustainability and conservation of natural resources. To enrich the society with knowledge and skills in order to live in a sustainable manner. To popularize cutting-edge technologies and techniques to ensure a sturdy march towards achieving the status of a fully developed nation. To undertake social and legislative activism to ensure integrated wholesome development and progress with full environmental protection, conservation and restoration. Environmental Sustainability: A Divine Directive Our concept of sacred groves and rivers, springs and forests emphasizes the fact that human beings are not divinely endowed with the freedom to exploit and destroy nature at their will, but rather are a part of the environment which they must protect. The Bhoomi Suktam Hymn to the Earth, of the Atharva Veda (XII.I) in its 63 verses cites a remarkably comprehensive statement on environmental values. To quote just one verse. “Whatever I dig from thee, O Earth, May that have quick growth again, O purifier, May we not injure thy vitals or thy heart.”

Our Past Activities A Seminar on “Water Conservation and Augmentation using Rainwater Harvesting” was organized on 19th November, 2004. A Conference on “Role of Corporates in Environmental Sustainability” was organized on 31st January, 2005. A National Workshop - cum - Conference on “Emerging Technologies for Controlling Ground Water Pollution; Drinking Water Perspectives” was organized in association with IIT Delhi on 19-20th May, 2005, at IIT, Delhi. The Conference was supported by AICTE (GoI), Rajiv Gandhi National Drinking Water Mission (GoI) and Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF), Govt. of India. An International Conference on “Groundwater for Sustainable Development: Problems, Perspective and Challenges ” was organized in association with JNU, IIT Delhi, IIT st Mumbai and KTH Sweden during 1 to th 4 February 2006 at India International Centre (IIC), New Delhi. This was supported by GTZ, SIDA, DST, and MoEF. A National seminar on “Compensation to Crime Victims, with Special Reference to Women” was organized on 18 th February, 2006 at Patna. The Seminar was supported by NCW.

The National Remote Sensing Day was celebrated on 12 August, 2006 in association with Indian Society of Remote Sensing (ISRS), Delhi Chapter and Indian Institute of Sustainable Development, New Delhi. A Workshop on “New EIA Notification dated 14th September, 2006” sponsored by Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF), Govt. of India was organized on 29th September, 2006. The above Workshop was organized within a fortnight of the promulgation of the said notification. A Blood Donation Camp was organized on 24 th December 2007 at JNU campus with the assistance of medical practitioners from AIIMS and local community workers. th A Two day National Workshop-cum-Conference was organized on 18 and 19 th April, 2008 at New Delhi on “Green Buildings: Striding towards Environment Protection and Clearance”. This was for the first time that Green Buildings and Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) were interfaced with the process of Environmental Clearance (EC) for the Construction Projects. Public awareness campaigns on “Bio-diversity Conservation” were organized on 22nd May, 2008 and 5th June, 2008 under National Environment Awareness Campaign (NEAC) Programme. A two day National Conference on “Solar PV: Emerging Viable Option with Technology & Policy Thrusts” was organized at New Delhi on 30-31st October, 2008 with support from Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Govt. of India. Organized a National Workshop-cum-Conference on “Environment Energy, Occupational Health & Safety (EEOHS): Vital Necessity in Corporate World” th th on 27 and 28 February, 2009 in New Delhi in association with Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF), Govt. of India. A National Workshop-cum-Conference on “Environment Impact Through Efficient Management of Solid Waste: Technology Impetus & Policy th th Transformation” was held on 10 and 11 September, 2009, at New Delhi This was supported by MoEF, ONGC and Department of Environment, Govt. of National Capital Territory of Delhi. The first and second National Workshop-cum-Conference in the National Series on ‘Fostering Green Buildings for Sustainable Development & Environmental Clearance’ were organized at New Delhi and Gurgaon on 10 th rd December, 2009 and 23 Feb., 2010 respectively, to spread the concepts and techniques of Green Buildings. Conducted an Awareness Campaign Programme on environment in Noida st st on behalf of MoEF during the period 1 December 2012 to 31 March 2013.

A special symposium on “Green Building: Striding towards Environmental Protection and Clearance” under the National Conference on “Climate Change and Sustainable Development: Emerging Issues and Mitigation th Strategies (CCSD-2015)” on 23-24 November 2015 in Bhim Rao Ambedkar Central University, Lucknow A national conference on “Depolluting Indian Cities” was organized in association with International Development Centre Foundation (IDC), School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi (SPA) and International Roma Cultural th University (Serbia)on Sept 18-19 , 2015 at India International Centre, Max Mueller Marg, New Delhi-110003. A national seminar on “ Past and Present Geochemical Processes- Impact on Climate Change” with “School of Environmental Sciences, JNU” and “Indian Society of Applied Geochemist” on Dec 22-23th, 2015, Jawahar Lal Nehru University, New Delhi Workshop-cum-Conference on “ Green Building: Striding Towards Environment Protection & Clearance” with SEIAA Haryana and HSPCB on June 04, 2016 at Panchkula, Haryana Programmes for Future A National Workshop-cum-Conference on “Corporate Environment and Social Responsibility: Opportunities and Challenges in Contemporary India”. Third National Workshop-cum-Conference in the National Series on “Green Buildings: Fostering Sustainable Development of Environment Clearance” in association with Department of Ecology & Environment , Government of Karnataka National Symposium on “ Biomass Energy-Issues and Solutions for Clean Environment and Energy Secured Future” in association with Delhi College of Engineering, Delhi and Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt of Inida. A National Workshop-cum-Conference series on “Enhanced Participation in the Emerging Carbon Market for Environment Protection and Clearance through Policy and Technical Thrusts”. An ambitious programme to set up schools for underprivileged children has been envisaged by the Foundation. In the first phase, the capitals of all States will be covered, providing education and healthcare to about 25,000 children. This Project will be taken up by the foundation under the “ASHA DEEP: Saathi Haath Badhana” for social empowerment. It will be subsequently extended to other cities and towns across the country. “RAIN CENTRES” equipped with Rain Water Harvesting structure have been planned to be setup in all the state Capitals in the first phase. Later on, it will be extended to other cities and towns. These RAIN CENTRES will be very effective tool for popularizing the concepts of RWH and empowering local communities to manage their water resources in an effective manner. Development of Rock Gardens in various cities of India, on the pattern of Rock Garden, at Chandigarh has been planned by the SEARCH Foundation

Activities State Development Forum This wing of Search Foundation deals with the issues related to development of proto types & demonstration projects in rural & urban areas across the country related to greening of environment, Empowerment of weaker sections of the society with participation of local administration/ sons of the soil & philanthropic organizations, Awareness Programmes are undertaken to cover the social aspects and give the necessary impetus. Corporate Environmental and Social Responsibility (CESR) This is becoming an essential part of Environmental Compliance and is an ongoing process for any EIA related project. A dedicated team takes care of the needs of the clients in meeting the requirement of the CESR projects from start to finish. National Conference cum Awards Ceremony An important area of activity of SEARCH Foundation is to organize national level workshops, seminars, symposium & conferences to address technology gaps, bridge them and to bring various stakeholders on a common platform to discuss, deliberate and formalize recommendations on various Environment issues for Sustainable Development and for relevant legislative and social interventions, wherever required. For this purpose, regular programmes are organized on issues of cutting-edge technologies, Environment & Sustainable Development. Annual awards are instituted every year for exemplary contribution by individuals/ organizations/ corporates for process design and best practices in the environmental field encompassing social as well as environment sustainability assessment.

We solicit your active participation and cooperation to carry forward the mission of SEARCH Foundation. Let us all work together for a fully-developed India with social empowerment, full environmental protection and healthy ecology. AN ISO 9001:2008 Certified organization (A youth initiative for Social Empowerment & Environmental Sustainability) Regd.Office : 102, First Floor, Vardhman Mayur Market, CSC 1, Mayur Vihar Phase-3, Delhi-110 096, Tele Fax:011-22622031 Head Office: F-375, Sec-63, Noida-201 301 Phone.0120-4044660,Fax: 0120-2406519 Mob: 9818184005 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Website: www.search-foundation.com