The Institute was founded in April 1996 by a group of scientists, technologists and social workers, who had devoted practically their entire adult life to rural development. The Institute is registered under the Societies Registration Act of 1860 under no. Maharashtra/4703/SATARA and under the Bombay Public Trusts Act of 1950 under no. F-4674.
Registered Address: Karve Bungalow, Near Adhikar Griha, Laxminagar, Phaltan, 415 523, Dist. Satara, Maharashtra Phone: 02166-220533.
Administrative Office (Pune): 2nd Floor, Maninee Apartments, Survey No. 13, Dhayarigaon, Pune 411041. Phone: 020 – 24390348, 24392284 Email: arti_pune@vsnl.net Fax: 020- 24390348
Field Office (Phaltan): Near Ganeshnagar, Baramati Road, Phaltan-415523 Dist. Satara, Maharashtra Phone: 9423859243, 8698743559. Email: arti_phaltan@rediffmail.com
Registration Details : Registered Society No. Maharashtra / 4703 / Satara
Public Trust No. F 4674 (Satara)
Darpan No. MH / 2016 / 0099313
Pan No. AAATA4350R
The primary objective of the Institute is to develop, standardise, popularise and commercialise innovative rural technologies aimed at improving the quality of life and standard of living of rural inhabitants of India. Special emphasis would be laid on making traditional rural businesses more profitable and on generating new business and employment opportunities in the rural sector through introduction of novel technologies. Organisational setup: The Society has currently 24 members. Only those participating actively in the activities of the Society are accepted as members. The trustees are elected from among the members.