The Alaknanda Ghaati Shilpi Federation ( Aagaas Federation) – Aagaas Federation , is a community based voluntary non-profit making organization formed in 2002 to work towards the socio economic development of rural mountain communities in Uttarakhand and registered in 2004 under the Societies Registration Act, XXI , 1860. Registered under Income tax act- 12 ( A) and 80 ( G). The organization is affiliated to Earth Charter International, Earth Charter youth Group and SAYEN Asia. It was honored with a Recognition Award by World Bank in Washington D.C. in 2005 and Won Second Prize in Sitaram Rao Case study Competition organized by Access India in 2013-14 . Vision To be a leading NGO, spearheading activities for the holistic and sustainable development of the rural communities of Uttarakhand, by promoting the rich heritage of the Himalayas, while at the same time protecting her fragile eco system Mission : To contribute to the economic development of the people of Uttarakhand, through various employment generation initiatives which optimize the available natural resources and skills, keeping in mind the environment sustainability of the Central Himalayan region.