Q) What should I carry with me?
Please keep in mind to carry the following things with you:
• Two copies of your photo identity proof for registration purposes.
• Prescribed Medication at the given time or often used, also inform the team beforehand about any medical concerns.
• Temperature would vary from 28°C to 9°C, so keep adequate clothing. Keep Comfortable Cotton Clothing suited to the village environment. (like Salwar Kameez for females and Loose pyjamas-Kurta/ shirt for males and warm clothes accordingly)
• Glucon D and Electrol to avoid dehydration.
• A small backpack or handbag to carry few things to villages everyday.
• Mosquito repellent, bed sheet, tiffin box.
• Laptops, if necessary.
• If you play any musical instrument, feel free to bring them with you!
Q) What is considered as confirmation?
• Mailing of Brief Bio (50-80 words), soft copy of a pass-port sized photograph and contribution of a mutually agreed amount/token amount by the due date will be considered as confirmation of participant for the program.
Q) How do I come from Bhuj railway station to the program venue?
• We shall support coordination with other participants to come from Bhuj railway station to the program venue. In case of specific need, we can arrange for pickup too.
Q) Is the program safe for women?
•In the last 13 years, Youth Alliance has facilitated 16 rural journeys taking more than 450 participants to in our known community with half of them girls. There has not been a single untoward incident that has happened till date. We remain vigilant for the safety of girls to prevent any hassle. However, we seek your support to help fulfil the vision of a program that the participants can cherish.
• We have women at responsible positions as team members and we can also put you in touch with participants from previous years’ to know about their experiences first-hand.
Q) What are the facilities for stay and otherwise in Gramya Manthan?
• The cohort shall assemble in Bhuj; from thereon, we will be travelling on Day 2 night to Gram Swaraj Sangh, Rapar. A bus shall ferry you to the villages during the program.
Q) How do I know about this year’s participants?
• The lists of participants invited this year gets released on Youth Alliance’s Instagram and Facebook page with their respective institute and city. Additionally, you can connect with the participants from your city and state by writing on the Program Whatsapp group or you may contact the Gramya Manthan team for connecting you with people from your region.
For further queries please drop a mail at youthallianceofindia@gmail.com with subject "GM 17th Edition" or call Sunidhi at 8826530995
Q) Will there be a re-fund of the contribution amount if I withdraw before the program?
• Following amount from the contribution would not be refunded if the intimation of withdrawal happens on the following basis before the program:
Between 60 - 45 days: Rs. 4000
Between 45 - 30 days: Rs. 8000
Later than 30 days: No refund for amount upto Rs. 18000
However, reach out to us in case you have any doubts or queries.
Know more about the contribution model here