About the HESCO

HESCO in its essence is truly rural as it derives inspiration from the villages and devises
solutions for their problems. It helps them to focus on their economic and development
needs and encourages them to tap local resources that open up new avenues to self-
reliance. For the last 37 years, HESCO has been applying knowledge of environmental
sciences and simple technologies to bring consistent development to rural villages of the
Himalayas. Their innovative and ecologically-sound solutions have yielded outstanding
results in their target regions, and have brought them national recognition. Recently, they
have received international attention for their contributions to rural mountain
development. HESCO was formed in 1979 by a group of people who felt strongly about
the rapid ecological deterioration of the Himalayas. The organization was formally
registered in 1983. The primary aim of the organization is to promote sustainable
development with a focus on environmental protection and securing economic
independence for the communities living in the villages, using Science and Technology as
a tool.