An Overview

Balancing
Approach

We recognise the need for environmental conservation and social inclusivity in tourism, with the indispensable role of local communities within the tourism ecosystem. Initiatives such as afforestation and waste management, empowering local communities through sustainable livelihoods, and preserving their cultural heritage play a central role in our efforts.

1.7+ million

saplings planted pan-India
(Rajasthan, Gujarat, Odisha, Sikkim, Kashmir,
Uttarakhand, Ladakh)

Empowered

2,000+

locals in Uttarakhand, Rajasthan and Ladakh with sustainable livelihoods

Upskilled

1,200+

guides in Uttar Pradesh

Collected and
responsibly disposed

140 MT

waste from the hills of Uttarakhand and Himachal, and the deep seas in Andamans

Committed

` 5 crore

to support relief and rehabilitation initiatives in Himachal Pradesh, directly impacting over 10,000 people


Disbursed over

` 1 crore

towards educational scholarships, supporting students who lost family/earning members during the pandemic

Deep Kalra

Trustee, MakeMyTrip Foundation
Founder & Chairman, MakeMyTrip

Rising Together for Sustainable Solutions:

At MakeMyTrip Foundation, we understand our shared responsibility to protect the environment, and our initiatives across India are focused on increasing green cover, promoting sustainable water management, responsible waste disposal, and marine ecosystem preservation.

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Rajesh Magow

Trustee, MakeMyTrip Foundation
Co-Founder & Group CEO, MakeMyTrip

Empower, Engage, Evolve: The Path to Lasting Change

We at MakeMyTrip Foundation envision making tourist destinations in India more resilient and sustainable by nurturing partnerships with regional NGOs, environmentalists, socially aware hotel partners, and eco-volunteers among others. Their knowledge and perceptions have been extremely helpful in achieving sustainable regenerative development.

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Yuvaraj Srivastava

Trustee, MakeMyTrip Foundation
Group CHRO, MakeMyTrip

Collaboration Shapes Sustainability:

This past year has been a testament to the power of this approach. Through our initiatives, we have seen how sustainable tourism practices can not only protect but enhance our natural and cultural heritage. Whether it is through clean-up drives, waste management programmes, or promoting community-based tourism, the Foundation has strived to create a balance – where tourism thrives, but not at the cost of our environment or local communities.

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Meet our team

Nurturing Our Future

Breathing Life into Arid Lands

Planted over

1.3 million saplings

together with Seva Mandir

26,000 MT

estimated annual carbon sequestration potential

The Bio-Shield of Gujarat

520 MT

of CO2 absorbed annually

8,840 person-days

of work generated to facilitate local employment

Project Testimony

"For VIKAS CFD this partnership is a wonderful experience, as colleagues at MakeMyTrip Foundation work as co-travelers with a shared vision, understanding and warmth. We hope to grow and develop this relationship in the coming months and years"

Rajesh Shah
Managing Trustee
VIKAS Centre for Development

Nurturing Native Life in Uttarakhand

600,000 saplings

to be planted in the Almora district

Project Testimony

"This project will go a long way in restoring the degraded Himalayan landscapes. CHIRAG values MakeMyTrip Foundation’s efforts in drawing sensitivity around the crisis and its genuine commitment to build resilience."

Dr. Badrish Singh Mehra
Executive Director Central Himalayan Rural Action Group (CHIRAG)

Waste Solutions at High-Influx Zones
Cleaning our Pristine Shores
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Strengthening Ties. Enriching Lives.

Exploring the Cultural Trails of Uttarakhand

Project Testimony

"The community-based tourism project aims to create a sustainable, replicable and scalable model for tourism activities in the rural setting of Uttarakhand, by curating experiential tourism activities promoting regional cultural, natural and historical heritages. The overall objective is to create business models owned, run and managed by the community led institutions, to ensure that even the last mile can take part in and contribute to the local tourism industry and reap the benefits."

Yashpal Bisht
Executive Director Himmotthan Society

Our Community-based Tourism initiative aims towards
  • Creating authentic, community-operated tourism offerings
  • Establishing traditional homestays in villages, enabling travellers to immerse themselves in the local culture
  • Setting up a community-owned café
Building a Cadre of Heritage Ambassadors

1,200

tour guides

have been successfully upskilled

Padhte Raho, Badhte Raho – A Scholarship Programme

Over

`1 crore

scholarship fund disbursed

Vision Beyond Sight

“Thanks to MakeMyTrip Foundation’s support, Babita, a bright class 10 student at the National Association for the Blind, Delhi, can now commute to school effortlessly. This initiative has unlocked Babita’s exceptional talents in dancing, chess, and sports. She has garnered numerous prizes and accolades in these fields, representing her school with pride. ”

Prashant Ranjan Verma
General Secretary
National Association for the Blind

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Crisis Management

Steering Resilience in Himachal

Relief
  • Relief kits, with essential supplies, for over 600 families
  • Ration and bedding supplies for an old age home, an orphanage, and a hostel for mentally-challenged women
Reconstruction
  • Donation of materials for construction of six bailey bridges
  • Additional donation of 30 MT of interlinked chain for protection walls on landslide prone mountain faces
  • Repair and construction of a government high school
Rehabilitation
  • Restoration of irrigation and water supply systems in Kaza
  • Tent accommodation for families in Manali
Rescue
  • Donation of essential rescue equipment to aid local volunteers during rescue operations

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Our Volunteering Initiatives

Fostering a World
of Difference

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Our Partners

A Mosaic of
Collaboration

Adventure Tour Operators, Manali
Bhumi
Blood Connect
Buddy4Study
Central Himalayan Rural Action Group
District Administration - Kaza & Kullu
GuruJal
Himmotthan Society (An Initiative of Tata Trusts)
Hotel Association, Manali
Indian Traditions and Heritage Society
Kachrewaale Foundation
Lotus Petal Foundation
Manipal Hospital
National Association for the Blind, Delhi
Rotary Club, Manali
Rotaract Club, Manali
Sanshil Foundation
Sarthak Educational Trust
Seva Mandir
SOS Children's Villages India
Tata Trusts
Udayan Care
VIKAS Centre for Development
Waste Warriors Society
World Wide Fund for Nature-India

Deeds of Hopes

Community Initiatives

#SustainabilityPartner at the Ziro Festival of Music

We partnered with the Ziro Festival of Music and managed the waste at the 4-day music festival. The festival celebrates passion, sustainability, community and cultural diversity – promoting the indigenous tribes and music artists. Set against the picturesque Ziro Valley in Arunachal Pradesh, the festival uses locally-sourced materials like bamboo and employs local community members to host attendees, prioritising sustainability practices.

#EcoBikersEcoHikers

12 volunteers undertook a bike journey from Delhi to Kanatal to promote responsible travel. They rode to our community-based tourism project site in Uttarakhand, engaging with the local communities, staying in their homestays and volunteering in their fields to prepare nurseries. They also interacted with various tourists and spread awareness of responsible tourism practices through engaging games and quizzes.

#ManaliCleanUp

In partnership with the Rotary Club and Rotaract Club at Manali, we conducted a large-scale clean-up drive, spanning across two days with participation from 70 community members, including the youth of Manali, and together collecting over 2,500 kg of waste.

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