A new chapter for longer lives
Our children may live far away. Our dignity should not.
Across India, parents who built careers, families and institutions are entering a longer chapter of life. Their children may live in another city or country. What they need is not an old-age home, but a safe, active and caring community where independence, friendship and belonging can continue.
- A nonprofit Active Ageing Community being developed for the Bengaluru region.
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Illustrative concept. Illustrative concept of older adults walking together in a warm, tree-lined community — independence, friendship, and everyday vitality.
A reality many families recognise
- You spent decades serving as a teacher, doctor, civil servant, scientist, professional, entrepreneur or caregiver.
- Your children care deeply, but their work and families may be in another city or country.
- You are independent today and want community, safety and support nearby before a crisis occurs.
- You want the next chapter of life to offer purpose, friendships, activity and choice — not institutional dependence.
India is changing. The systems around ageing must change too.
Longer lives are a success. But smaller families, migration, uneven care infrastructure, financial insecurity and changing support systems mean that India needs new models for living well in later life.
More than 20%
of India's population is projected to be aged 60 and above by 2050.
Around 2046
India's older population may surpass the population of children aged 0–15 — a demographic shift without precedent.
More than 40%
of older people in India are in the poorest wealth quintile; approximately 18.7% live without an income.
A different response to a changing India
Ananda Living is being created as a dignity-first Active Ageing Community near Bengaluru — a place where older adults can live independently, build friendships, stay physically and mentally active, share meals, access support and remain closely connected to family.
Designed for healthy living
The first community is being designed for movement, connection, nature and everyday wellbeing — a place where older adults can stay active, independent and connected.
Illustrative campus concept
- This is not an old-age home — independent living is the starting point.
- Community, preventive wellbeing and activity are designed into daily life.
- Support is available without removing autonomy; families remain connected.
- The model includes pathways for people with different financial capacities.
- Assisted Living is a future separate phase — not part of the current first-campus promise.
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Independence
Private, dignified homes and daily choices that preserve autonomy within a supportive community.
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Belonging
Friendships, shared meals, celebrations and everyday connection that create a sense of home.
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Active living
Movement, learning, nature and purposeful activity designed to support vitality in later life.
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Trusted support
Wellbeing coordination and responsive help when needed — without replacing resident choice.
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Nonprofit stewardship
A Section 8 institution where mission — not profit — guides how places and resources are developed.
Why this community needs collective support
A community of this kind cannot be created through resident fees alone. Land, accessible common infrastructure, supported-community studios, gardens, wellbeing spaces and long-term community systems require patient capital and collective participation.
- Land or long-term lease partnerships can help secure the first campus.
- CSR and institutional support can help create common and accessible infrastructure.
- Philanthropic gifts can help build supported-community capacity.
- Founding families can help establish the first community.
- Individual contributions can support shared spaces, resident wellbeing and organisational readiness.
Every contribution route will be tied to a clearly defined purpose, appropriate governance and transparent reporting as the project progresses.
India's ageing future is already arriving. The infrastructure for it is not.
The first Ananda Living community will require land, capital, trusted partners and people willing to act before the need becomes a crisis. Your support can help establish a model that families, communities and institutions across India can learn from. Online payment processing is not yet enabled. This form records your support interest and does not charge you.
There is more than one way to help
Contribute land
For institutions or families considering donation or a protected long-term lease in Karnataka.
Discuss a land partnershipSupport the first campus
For individuals, families, CSR teams and philanthropic institutions.
Register your supportBecome a founding family
For people exploring future residence and participation in the founding journey.
Explore Founding FamilyShare expertise or connections
For people who can support governance, research, partnerships, design or outreach.
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Built with institutional discipline
Ananda Living is being developed as a governed nonprofit — with published policies, evidence discipline and a clear distinction between what exists today and what is still being built.
- Registered Section 8 not-for-profit company under the Companies Act, 2013.
- Ananda Living Foundation has provisional registration under Section 332(8) and provisional approval under Section 354(4), valid from Tax Year 2026-27 through Tax Year 2028-29.
- Keshav Kumar serves as Founder & Director during the founding phase.
- The first campus is being developed — not operating today.
- Governance principles, policies and evidence standards are published in the Trust Centre.
- Eligible INR contributions from Indian citizens may qualify for deduction under applicable law, subject to the donor's eligibility and the conditions governing the contribution. The approval is provisional and valid for the period stated above.
Founder stewardship
Keshav Kumar founded Ananda Living with the belief that growing older should not mean losing independence, connection, purpose or belonging.
Registered Section 8 Company
Ananda Living Foundation is incorporated as a Section 8 Company under the Companies Act, 2013, established to pursue social and charitable objectives rather than distribute profits.
A Section 8 Company is a nonprofit corporate structure created for organisations working towards public-benefit purposes. Any surplus generated is used towards advancing the organisation's mission and objectives.
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Updates & Stories
Institutional milestones from Ananda Living Foundation.
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Why Ananda Living Foundation Was Created
India needs new models of ageing beyond dependency-focused care — communities built around independence, wellness, purpose, and belonging.
Learn Our StoryMilestone
Building India's Dignity-First Active Ageing Community
We are building the foundation for the first campus through land partnerships, institutional collaboration, and founding supporters.
Explore campus visionMilestone
Our Partnership Journey
CSR, foundations, land partners, and strategic collaborators each play a distinct role in establishing durable social infrastructure.
Explore partnershipsMilestone
Founder Messages
A long-term institutional commitment to dignity-first Active Ageing — without invented credentials or unsupported claims.
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Help create a future where no older adult feels they must choose between independence and belonging.
Ananda Living will be built through the participation of people who believe longer lives deserve dignity, community and thoughtful support.