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Manavodaya announces 14th International Programme
to be started on March 23, 2009.
This programme is based in a grassroots setting in India. The
programme is of special value to those who wish to pursue a career in
development studies, project administration or implementation in various
international development projects or aid institutions.
Why Should You Join Such a Course?
Clarity of vision, a right attitude and grassroots
perspective are essential prerequisites for meaningful
development intervention anywhere. The course enables the
participants to develop these in a stimulating context of
grassroots intervention in rural India. In our earlier
programmes, these have often led to a new direction and
thinking in the lives and work of the participants. We also
hope that this would eventually influence the decisions
taken by development support institutions at international
level making them more people-oriented and relevant from the
standpoint of the poor.
Arrangements for Boarding and Lodging
Boarding and lodging of participants is
arranged at the hostel in the institute campus in Lucknow,
which has a simple, clean and healthy living atmosphere. All
participants are expected to stay on campus during the
course. The course fee includes the cost of boarding and
lodging.
Programme Fee
The total cost of the programme is USD
1200 per participant. This includes course fees, boarding &
lodging costs and field excursion costs. The fees also
covers logistic arrangements like travel to and from the
airport / railway station.
There is a special discount on fees for students. For them
the cost is USD 800 for a single student.
Essential Information for Participants
Health Cover: All participants must have
comprehensive health insurance, as the host institution will not be responsible
for any health related costs during the programme. The international
participants should get themselves vaccinated before coming to India, against
diseases like malaria, cholera and hepatitis B in their own interest.
Passport and Visa: All participants must be
in possession of passports valid for at least six months with proof of onward
journey. The participants are advised to contact the nearest Indian Embassy/High
Commission in their respective countries for visa requirements. A tourist visa
is best suited for travel.
Venue and Stay: The programme is held at the
Manavodaya campus in Lucknow. Manavodaya is located at a distance of 25 km from
Lucknow airport and 19 km from the railway station. All participants are
provided mosquito nets and filtered drinking water for health safety. Vegetarian
meals are served. Use of alcoholic drinks and smoking are strictly prohibited
inside the campus.
Clothing: Temperatures in Lucknow are
similar to Delhi. Participants are advised to check them on internet and bring
appropriate clothing. It is advised that clothes are simple. Excellent and cheap
clothing is available in local markets.
Registration
For
registration, please contact
manavodaya@eth.net
or
varunvidyarthi@gmail.com |
