Application Invited for the Award of Gandhi Fellowship

Applications will be invited from young, passionate individuals with a commitment to social change. Selection will be based on academic merit, leadership potential, and a deep understanding of Gandhian philosophy.

About the Fellowship

• Total number of Fellowships: Five (05)
• Apply on or before October 5, 2024, 11:59 pm.
• A nominal stipend will be paid to selected fellows every month (not more than 20,000/- Rs. per month)
• Initially, the Fellowship will be offered for three months. Subsequently, extension may be granted (up to maximum two years) based on performance and recommendation of the competent authority.

Concept Note

Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti (GSDS) is a national memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. Hon’ble Prime Minister of India is its Chairman. The overarching goal of the Samiti is to take forward the philosophy and thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi to all cross-section of the society.
The Samiti has a large number of programmes reaching out to different stakeholders. In line with this, GSDS is aiming to develop a comprehensive database of Senior Gandhians, Gandhian social workers at grass-root level and institutes/organisations/chairs devoted to Gandhian philosophy. This would facilitate in connecting with like-minded individuals and organizations thereby promoting collaboration for sustainable social impact along Gandhian line.
To accomplish the aforesaid task GSDS hereby launches ‘Gandhi Fellowship’. The primary objective of the fellowship is to inspire and empower the youth to understand and contribute to Gandhian principles by immersing them in the activities of various Gandhians and like-minded organizations.

Under this fellowship programme, the selected fellows will be entrusted with the task of making extensive tour and fieldwork in order to collect the data of Senior Gandhians as well as Gandhian organisations.

Aims and Objectives of the Fellowship Programme:

• Fellows will travel to different parts of the country, visiting various Gandhian and like-minded organizations. During their visits, they will collect valuable data on organizational structures, activities, and impact of such organisations in prescribed format
• Fellows will prepare a comprehensive pan-Indian database of Gandhian Institutes/Senior Gandhians.
• Fellows will also identify and procure the archival material pertaining to Mahatma Gandhi from various Gandhian Institutes.
• Fellows will simultaneously explore the possibilities of collaboration of other Gandhian institutes with GSDS.
• Fellows will document their experiences through written reports, audio-visual content, and other mediums, creating a comprehensive repository of information on the organizations visited.

Terms and Conditions of the Fellowship Programme:

• Eligibility: This Fellowship programme is open to students who have completed post-graduation, preferably in subjects belonging to Humanities and Social Sciences.
• Preference will be given to candidates pursuing research degree or having experience in fieldwork.
• Candidates having knowledge of more than one Indian language besides English will be given weightage.
• Period: Initially, the Fellowship will be offered for three months. Subsequently, extension may be granted (up to maximum two years) based on performance and recommendation of the competent authority.
• Honorarium: A nominal stipend will be paid to selected fellows every month (not more than 20,000/- Rs. per month).
• GSDS will bear the TA/DA of the selected fellows during fieldwork.
• Experience Certificate: A certificate regarding successful completion of Fellowship will be issued to each of the Fellows after the end of the fellowship tenure.
• Some meritorious candidates will additionally be given ‘Award of Excellence’ for their performance.

Procedure of Selection:

• Applicants have to submit the attached application form.
• A one-page note on why the applicant is motivated to undertake this fellowship with GSDS.
• A one-page note on their understanding of Gandhian philosophy and familiarity with Gandhian organisations.

The above details have to be mailed to the Director, Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti at: 2010gsds@gmail.com on or before October 5, 2024, 11:59 pm.

The shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interaction with a Selection Committee under the chairmanship of the Director.