At Lokaa Foundation, Anilpuram is turning into one of those rare journeys that expand what we believe a village can become. Work has already begun on the ground, and each visit reminds us why this place matters. The Yanadi community lives with the land in a way that feels both ancient and alive, a quiet, natural rhythm where the soil, the seasons, and everyday life move together. That relationship has become the compass for everything we are creating.

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With IISC (Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru) collaborating with us, Anilpuram is taking shape as a fully sustainable village built through reclaimed, repurposed, and carefully engineered materials. Construction debris is turning into the elements that will hold the village together: 125 modular homes, the Knowledge Centre, the Experience Centre, community courtyards, and the essential infrastructure that will support the village for decades. A project of this scale, built with this depth of sustainability and cultural respect, is truly one of its kind in the world.

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The cluster greens, food corridors, shared gardens, and pathways inspired by Yanadi architecture are now rising piece by piece. You can already sense the intention  to build in a way that protects the land, strengthens the community, and honours their heritage.

Anilpuram is becoming a village shaped by memory, guided by science, and designed for a future where people and Earth rise together with balance, care, and dignity.