Design Jatra is young, rural research and development architectural firm, now working in the participatory appraisal of various villages in the district of Palghar, Maharashtra. Our organization focuses on self sustained and self -reliant communities working homogeneously towards healthy economics, efficient resource management, fostering dying cultural wisdom and finally, relevant architecture. P
art of what we do is designing houses for people of all economic background, using naturally available local materials; where the focus is on utilizing local skills and building a community through the activity of construction. A vital part of the organization is active research and implementation of developmental theories through participatory actions. Be it organic farming, forestry, Self Help groups or resource management; all are become a part of our work. Developing collaborations and drawing links between various elements of design and planning, the firm now hopes to achieve healthy, happy and lasting tribal civilization.
