Reveal the essence of your 23 months odyssey with the Gandhi Fellowship through this trailer, offering a sneak peek into the transformative curriculum and immersive processes awaiting you. Explore the intricacies of leadership development, youth empowerment, and social entrepreneurship, all tailored to equip you with the skills and insights needed to drive sustainable change in self and the system. Join us as we embark on a journey of self-discovery, impact, and growth, one that promises to shape not just your future, but the future of countless communities across the nation.
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Mr. Saad from Aligarh University shared his insights and experiences from the convocation ceremony of Batch 14 in 2023 about how the Gandhi Fellowship Program in India helps in the journey of self-exploration as AI & Machine learning is the future, but it’s equally important to develop as an individual to bring impactful change. He also highlights the role of self-introspection, inculcating emotional intelligence, and equipping fellows with 21st-century skills which are vital for tackling the challenges of sustainable and rural development. If you’re passionate about youth leadership and have a drive to make a difference, the Gandhi Fellowship offers you the platform to turn your vision into reality
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Embark on a transformative journey with Gandhi Fellowship as fellows delve into personal growth and skill-building away from home. Through leadership development and youth empowerment, they cultivate various skills such as confidence, adaptability, flexibility, resilience etc. Join us in exploring the impact of this Fellowship Program in India on education equity, social entrepreneurship, and sustainable development. Witness firsthand the growth of tomorrow’s leaders as they navigate rural development challenges and forge lifelong relationships.
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Dr. TV Kattimani in 2023, attended our Batch 14 Convocation ceremony, and joined us in an enlightening conversation on the transformative power of youth, knowledge, and learning through the Gandhi Fellowship. Discover how this unique leadership development program by Piramal Foundation goes beyond books to foster holistic development. Dr. Kattimani delves into the significance of embracing knowledge and challenges through the Head-Heart-Hands approach, a hallmark of the Gandhi Fellowship. Explore how this fellowship contributes to leadership development, sustainable development, youth empowerment, and education equity, making it a cornerstone of social entrepreneurship and rural development in India.
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Explore Surbhi’s incredible journey in the Gandhi Fellowship program, Batch 21-23. Gain insights into her transformative experience, the challenges she conquered, and her unique daily life in rural India. Discover how Gandhi Fellowship inculcated leadership and 21st-century skills in her. Know how she learnt social entrepreneurship, as she’s among India’s youth who aims to contribute to sustainable development, education equity, and rural empowerment. Join her in celebrating the impact of this remarkable leadership development program by Piramal Foundation.
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Explore the powerful role of Gandhi Fellowship in giving back to society and making a significant difference through the insightful words of Ms. Paulami at the Convocation Ceremony of Batch 14, held in 2023. From small beginnings to creating a lasting impact, fellows understand the real challenges faced on-ground and embrace the lessons of accountability and responsibility. Discover the compelling reasons that drive students to join the Gandhi Fellowship, a leadership program by Piramal Foundation that empowers youth, promotes sustainable development, and advances education equity in rural India. Join us in this journey of youth leadership, social entrepreneurship, and 21st-century skill-building.
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As our world continues to evolve, it’s crucial to keep pace with the ongoing transformation. To address this need, The Gandhi Fellowship in collaboration with Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD), Tamil Nadu organized a workshop for final-year students from various departments and virtually welcomed students from the Regional Campus, Chandigarh. Dr. Rambabu Botcha, Placement Officer and Faculty Member of the Department of Social Work, set the stage by highlighting the value this workshop would bring to students. He emphasized the importance of staying relevant by embracing change and the necessity of collaboration between institutions and organizations to nurture students as assets to the nation. Distinguished guests, Dr. Sharmistha Bhattacharjee, Dean of Academics, and Dr. P. Thiyagarajan, Placement Officer of the Science Division, further elaborated on the significance of diverse opportunities like the Gandhi Fellowship. They shed light on how this fellowship provides students with insights into the administration and functioning of the nation, along with a myriad of other skills developed through hands-on experience. The workshop kicked off with an engaging icebreaker activity, reinvigorating our enthusiastic group of young participants. We initiated a discussion on the concept of “Change”, encouraging active student participation. Students enthusiastically shared their thoughts and opinions, culminating in the key question, “What is Change, and how do you define it?” Building on this foundational concept, we delved into various sectors and explored how they are evolving, particularly in terms of employment. Students individually identified current job trends in their respective fields, predicted high-demand job profiles for the coming years, and recognized positions that might become obsolete in the next decade. This exercise highlighted the role of technology, artificial intelligence, and data analytics in reshaping job landscapes. It became evident that today’s students must pivot and equip themselves with skills to navigate these changing tides for a fulfilling career. Manohar, Batch 11 Gandhi Fellow from Karnataka, shared anecdotes from his fellowship journey in Kheda, Gujarat and added a touch of humor and insight. The session concluded by portraying the Gandhi Fellowship as not just one person’s story but the collective journey of thousands of talented individuals who have become high-impact contributors across various sectors.
Hey folks! Greetings from Kheda Location’s DTP Team. A big THANK YOU to all of you for all your love, support and for reposting our cartoons so much that they found their way back to us. Really shows how connected we are as a Gandhi Fellowship community. This is Jazreen Deboo (from Bombay) and Sagar Malik (from Haryana) who have come together to tell our fellowship story. Turns out its not just our story, its yours too! We are Batch XI fellows who joined the fellowship last year and feel it really changed our lives. Here in Gujarat, we have taken inspiration from tea – an integral part of our daily survival. Two years of the fellowship will pass us by in the blink of an eye and you must drink the tea while it is still hot. (And keep good relations with Gujarati chai wallahs, you never know). So come and join us as we recall our journey so far. Find out if Gandhi fellowship is our cup of tea. तो शुरू करे चाय पे चर्चा? We met our entire team at PSL in June and we were so overwhelmed by the diversity of fellows in one campus. “Diversity is about embracing differences and recognizing that amazing things are possible when it’s woven into an organization’s culture.” Here’s what we think a Gandhi Fellow is made of: Join us one day and live the life of a DTP Fellow: Phew, tough day! Being a fellow involves going through a roller coaster of emotions. Check out some feelings of Sagar and Jaz through their journey so far. Dealing with the realities of a dynamic field Come end of the month .. Pleasant surprises .. Reflections Stakeholder Management Uh oh .. Kyunki ek accident toh banta hai .. Winner Winner Chicken Dinner .. No place for the slow and steady here .. Aaj jaane ki zidd na karo .. Can’t explain, you really have to feel this one: And during this fellowship ride of ups and downs, you’re bound to learn a lot of new things about yourself, the development sector and the country we live in. This journey of self change to system change will allow you to open your mind and expand your horizons to explore depths of yourself that you never imagined possible. From Classroom Immersion to Vipassana, from Field Support to Village Immersion and many more processes that will mold your way to being a valuable citizen of India. Here are some things Jaz & Sagar have learned so far (other than multiple Baal Geets): The importance of data, understanding the need of the community and empathizing with the stakeholder. The District is our lab – a place to try new ideas, innovate and reinvent processes and experiences. Breaking linear patterns of thinking and exploring creative solutions and ways of working in the system. Leaving your home and venturing into a new district far away will break your bubble and expose you to the realities of rural India. How well are you coping with this? With great innovation comes great risk. सबका मंगल हो A small “Thank You” or “Good Job” goes a long way .. (Hail Ufra 😀 ) There is no “I” in TEAM Its okay to screw up sometimes .. But whatever you do make sure you’re always making great memories! That’s all from us! See you all later over our next cup of tea!
The globetrotter in me has decided to take a break. Its time for a new adventure, a different approach and an altered way of life. For the next two years, I am shifting base from my home in the urban metropolis Mumbai to a rural district in Gujarat – Kheda. I’m embracing this change with a mission in mind. I have become a part of the Gandhi Fellowship Programme. The programme helps youngsters like me enter the development sector to strive towards making a difference and empowering the backward sections of our country. Our project – Rural Education. Some might say I have walked into this scene blindly. With no experience, no concrete plans for the future and having never lived away from home. To those people I would like to say, have a little faith and join me in my journey (through this blog) from the City of Dreams to making some dreams come true. For now, I have said my Good Byes. Good Bye to my city and my beloved college. Good Bye to my friends. Good Bye to my protective father, my mother (and her silly jokes) and my brother who now has a room all to himself. As I write this piece, seated in the 12955 Mumbai to Jaipur Super-Fast Express on my way to the Pink City (for my training course), I am surrounded by the usual scene one would find in an Indian long-distance train. Families and their home-cooked meals, children jumping from berth to berth and every passenger over 15 glued to the screens of their smartphones. Four year olds playing at a seat next to mine: “Stone .. Paper .. Shijur” The vernacular pronunciation of the word ‘scissor’ has given me my first taste of North India. (South Bombay kids will get this.) A journey like this, even without getting out of the train can expose you to a variety of cultures just by the people who board at every station. Every passenger brings with them their own sense of style, language and sensitivity. A group of men, all strangers before they met on train are now having a partly-hushed, partly-loud conversation about ‘Modiji’ – a common topic for conversation run up to the 2019 election while their wives and the older folk snooze occasionally, keeping an eye on the children. My father sits across from me, taking some business calls. I am a silent observer, with no judgements just taking it all in. Every character in my story from here will be a brand new one. I know no one and nothing. Every scene in my life henceforth is going to be a surprise even for me. And that brings me some excitement. Stay tuned for more. #GFPDiaries #ThoughtsOfAFellow #CityGirl #UrbanToRural #MissingMumbai #KissingKheda #Bombye #GFPDiaries #MyChronicles
In an age where the digital revolution has transformed how we live and work, embracing one’s true passion has become pivotal for success and fulfillment. The Gandhi Fellowship, an initiative by the Piramal Foundation, recognizes this shift from traditional knowledge acquisition to its practical application and hence organized an insightful workshop on the 24th of November 2023 at the seminar hall of ‘Pondicherry University’. This transformation in thought and skill was the focal point, aiming to align students with the demands of the 21st century in collaboration with Pondicherry University, Dr. Anbu inaugurated the session, emphasizing the need for contemporary skills in today’s fast-evolving world. He highlighted the ongoing collaboration between the University and the Gandhi Fellowship, both committed to making a tangible impact. The workshop began with a lively ice-breaker, setting a relaxed and interactive environment. Faculty members participated actively, showcasing a collaborative spirit. The first segment addressed the concept of ‘Change’. Students engaged with real-life scenarios, actively contributing to discussions and shaping the narrative around change. This interactive approach fostered a deeper understanding and personal connection to the subject. We then delved into the evolving job landscape, encouraging students to explore current and future job prospects and those likely to fade away. This exercise underlined the significance of technology and new-age skills, like Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics, in the transformation of job sectors. Students, through group brainstorming, identified essential skills needed for future careers, demonstrating their adaptability and foresight. An emotional connect was made with Ms Reshma, a Gandhi Fellow from the Pondicherry University Alumni, sharing her inspiring journey from a small village in Kerala to making significant impacts across India. Her story resonated with students from various fields, leading to a lively Q&A session. The workshop concluded with Dr. Sukhvinder Singh sharing insights about various opportunities in the sector and encouraging students from all disciplines to join the Fellowship. His felicitation for supporting the 16th batch of the Gandhi Fellowship was a moment of appreciation and gratitude. Dr. Satheesh Kumar’s vote of thanks emphasized the Fellowship’s societal impact, urging students to seize this transformative opportunity. In summary, the workshop was a testament to the power of innovative student engagement strategies. It not only introduced students to critical 21st-century skills but also set the stage for future collaborations, placing students at the heart of this learning journey. The Gandhi Fellowship continues to pave the way in empowering the leaders of tomorrow.