This project is inspired by
Jeevan Dhara concept proposed , various articles published and presentation by Mr. Pravin Vaghani
to the various Indian Seniors groups.
The environment features of Jeevan Dhara are based on
“One Planet Living” book and concept developed by Pooran Desai of Bio-Regional UK.
Jeevan Dhara concept has been further improved from experiences and ideas of other successfully build and operated developments around the world by adding environmental, health and convenience elements. See websites given below, which will assure you that Indians in other parts of the world already live in retirement places with similar concept.
Shantineketan, (Orlando USA)
Shantiniketan Senior Living, Ahmedabad
Priya Living, (San Francisco, USA)
If you are planning to spend your retirement life with your children, please pay special attention to what Mr. K S Shekar has to say in the following BBC documentary: