NAYI DISHAYEIN – Summer School on Interrogating ‘Development’

Title: NAYI DISHAYEIN – Summer School on Interrogating ‘Development’ Category: Courses and Workshops Organiser: Sambhaavnaa Institute Description: Sambhaavnaa Institute is organizing "Nayi Dishayein," a comprehensive summer school program designed to critically examine the concept of "development" and its socio-economic ramifications. The program encourages participants to interrogate the origins of current economic models, the root causes of systemic inequality, and the impact of development on marginalized communities. Through a mix of lectures, classroom discussions, field trips, and theater-based learning, the initiative aims to build a varied and dynamic understanding of pertinent social issues. The program is structured into three distinct phases: a 10-day intensive campus-based module, followed by a four-week field immersion internship with grassroots social change initiatives. The final phase concludes with a four-day reflective session at the Sambhaavnaa campus, where participants synthesize their field experiences with theoretical frameworks. Resource persons include prominent activists and scholars such as Janaki Srinivasan, Himanshu Kumar, and Anirban Bhattacharya. Eligibility: * Individuals within the age group of 21–28 years. * Candidates seeking to engage with socio-political questions or those aspiring to work in the development sector. * Basic proficiency in both English and Hindi (the ability to understand both languages is essential, though speaking only one is acceptable). Deadline: Not specified Location: Palampur, Himachal Pradesh (Campus components) and various grassroots locations (Field immersion). Fees: Rs. 6,000 (Covers boarding, lodging, and workshop materials; travel expenses are to be borne by the participant). Application Link: https://sambhaavnaa.org/programs/nayi-dishayein-summer-school-on-interrogating-development/ Contact Information: Not specified