About the foundation
A non-profit from Hapoli caring for the fields, the knowledge and the community life that Apatani heritage was built on.
Our story
Heritage Care Foundation is a non-profit organisation established to preserve traditional heritage, promote sustainable agriculture and support community development in Arunachal Pradesh.
Across the valley, paddy fields that once fed families have been left idle. With every abandoned plot, a piece of the traditional Apatani paddy-cum-fish system — and the knowledge that comes with it — is at risk of being lost.
The foundation was incorporated on 13 July 2026 as a Section 8 company, with its registered office in Hapoli, Lower Subansiri District. Our primary focus is reviving the paddy-cum-fish system, restoring abandoned paddy fields and encouraging double cropping to strengthen rural livelihoods and food security.
Our mission
To preserve indigenous heritage, revive traditional agricultural practices, restore abandoned paddy fields, and promote sustainable livelihoods through community participation and innovative agricultural initiatives.
Our vision
To build a sustainable future where traditional knowledge, cultural heritage, and modern development work together to create stronger communities and improved livelihoods for future generations.
Objectives
Adopt and restore idle paddy fields for productive use.
Revive and promote the traditional Apatani agricultural system.
Increase agricultural productivity through additional cropping opportunities.
Mobilise volunteers and local communities for field restoration and social service.
Promote improved farming practices and seek essential agricultural equipment and infrastructure.
Preserve traditional practices for future generations.
Registration
Key registration details of the foundation. More documents are available on the Transparency page.
Transparency & documents
Come and see the fields
Our registered office is near Govt. Higher Secondary School, Hapoli. We would be glad to hear from you.