It is an innovative institute where studies on education, medicare, tribal and rural welfare, ecology, natural-calamity-management, curbing of social ills, and culture are conducted. It houses a large library, archives, study-stations for scholars, computer-centre, and a seminar hall.

AARSH turns out not just scholars but active volunteer workers who spread the message of socio-spiritual harmony.

AARSH stands for Akshardham-Centre for Applied Research in Social Harmony.