'Nayi Dishaayein: Rethinking Development', Summer Schools at Sambhaavnaa Institute
National Service Scheme I.I.T Delhi
You
know that we need changes in our society and politics, but cannot really
figure how and where to start? If you are young and searching for a path
for the future; if you are looking for answers or just figuring out how to
frame the questions; or you are looking to understand the interconnections
between different problems facing society; here is an opportunity for you.
Join one of our two Summer Schools at the Sambhaavnaa Institute: Samanvay (6 weeks) or Sandarbh (1-week), which aim at
providing you a fresh window/lens to view development, economics,
society, policy and politics. Through interactive sessions with activists,
thinkers, academics and experts from various fields, these programs attempt
to sharpen your skills for critical analysis of, and a overall perspective
to, the challenges facing our country today.
(I) Nayi Dishaayein: Samanvay
A 6-week Summer School and Internship Program for Rethinking Development
May 24 – July 05, 2013
This program brings together the theory and practice of social change. The 2-week theoretical component of this program will engage the participants in a critical analysis of the challenges before our society. We shall try and cover issues of Economic Policy, Social Justice, Democratic Governance, Ecological Sustainability, Social Movements and Alternatives to Development - thereby, trying to build a holistic and interconnected picture of the issues facing our society today.
The 4-week internship would give you a chance to work with and learn from well-known organisations that have done pioneering work in their fields such as Narmada Bachao Andolan (M.P.), People’s Science Institute (Uttarakhand), Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (Rajasthan), Kheti Virasat Mission (Punjab), Hazard Centre (Delhi), Jagori (Himachal), Eklavya (M.P.), Navdanya (Uttarakhand). The synthesis of both theory and practice would help evolve a deeper understanding of different approaches to social change.
(More details about the 6-week Summer School schedule in the attachments)
(II) Nayi Dishaayein: Sandarbh
A 1-week Summer School for Rethinking Development
June 01-08, 2013
It is a week long dialogue that attempt to critically engage the participant to rethink the current concepts of 'Development' that pervade society and public policy. Through lectures, discussions, interactive sessions, debates, film screenings and book-discussions an attempt would be made to re-examine our current understanding of economic policies, inequities in society, democracy, environmental issues. We would also try and give a glimpse of the various kinds of alternatives to 'development' - both at the grassroots and policy level - that are being experimented with in different parts of India and the world.
Discussion Topics:
(covered both in 1-week program and theoretical component of 6-week program)Alternatives to Development
Cost:
1. Samanvay (6-week program): Rs. 55002. Sandarbh (1-week program): Rs. 3500
Need-based financial assistance is available. Do not let your inability to pay, be the reason for not applying!
Eligibility - You may preferably belong to the age group of 18 to 26 with any academic background; you may have volunteered with action groups in your area; may have worked briefly with organizations working for change.
Application Timeline - Send in attached form before March 31, 2013.
Preference will be given to early applicants
Post completed application forms to:
Sambhaavnaa Institute,
Gaon Kandbari,Tehsil Palampur,
Zila Kangra, Himachal 176061
Or email them to: sutra...@sambhaavnaa.org
About
the Institute - The Institute is based on the
philosophy of inspiring a new generation of youth who would
understand public issues and who would have the means and the
motivation to lead the movements to help shape public policy in
public interest. And what better place, than the lap of the Himalayas,
to kindle inspiring thoughts in the young and dynamic. Set in
the foreground of the Dhauladhar mountain range, in Palampur tehsil,
Kangra district of Himachal is a village - Kandbari, where this Institute
is located. Using local material, essentially wood,earth and stone, traditional
architectural design and practice and built by local people; the Institute
premises is being designed to live up to the paradigm that it is
attempting to promote.
[See www.sambhaavnaa.org for more details]
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Sandhya Gupta
Sambhaavnaa: The Institute of Public Policy & Politics
Kandbadi, Palampur
Dist. Kangra, Himachal Pradesh 176061