The Sarvam Trust facilitates and supports the developmental work of Sri Aurobindo Society, India, working towards an integral transformation of human conditions, by effecting sustainable social and economic changes. This is accomplished by bringing about a change in the mindset and consciousness of the individual and the community as a whole, and encouraging it to manifest in a diverse way and in all fields of life. We believe that the first step to development is to awaken the aspiration for the positive change in the people. It is required to make them aware of the true definition of an integral development and how it renders purpose, beauty and harmony to life. When the aspiration is ignited, the people themselves would lead the development process. What would be required then is just to show the way and be a catalyst in the process. The Trust started the The Integral Village Development Programme in 2005 to carry out its research-oriented outreach programs concerning rural development. The rural development programme aims to: Help the entire village become a model village Inspire the village community to take charge of their own destiny and future Make a genuine difference to their way of living, thinking and being Research new and creative ideas to develop a sustainable, scalable and replicable model Create an International Centre for Rural Development and Training based on a holistic approach, which will reach out to other villages, NGOs and government agencies The programme covers a wide range of activities, integrating all aspects of life such as physical and economic development which uses local material and technology; empowerment of women and harmonious relationships within the family; cultural and aesthetic development; a new approach to housing, technology, water and waste management, renewable energy, sanitation and hygiene, suited to local conditions, and a new model of local governance.