4th CHINNA SHODHA YATRA
Chintur to Motugudem
15-17 June 2012
Shodha Yatra is a pilgrimage to the forgotten temples
of Knowledge. We believe that the
villages and villagers are highly
knowledgeable and to understand their
expertise in living in harmony with the
ever changing nature is the mission of
Shodha Yatra. We walk for 3-4 days and
interact with the nature and the people
live in the villages. Palle Srujana is
the overall coordinator for the Yatra.
The inspiration for Chinna Shodha Yatra
came from National Innovation Foundation
(NIF). Please visit www.nifindia.org, www.sristi.org for details on Shodh
Yatra.
First Chinna Shodha Yatra was held in April- May 2011 in Duggondi Mandal of Dist Warangal. 23
students (6 girls) from NITW, MRIM and
others participated. The feedback
indicated that the objectives were fully
achieved.
Second Chinna Shodha Yatra was organized during 18-20 November 2011 in Kothaguda Mandal of Warangal
Dist from the historic Pakhal
Cheruvu (Reservoir) constructed
by the Rulers of KAKATIYA Dynasty, 800
years back for irrigation purposes to
Gangaram through tribal belt and reserve
Forest. 27 participants (5 girls) from
NITW, Vagdevi Inst of Management, Two
Professors made the Yatra very
meaningful by their participation.
Third Chinna Shodha Yatra was held during 24-26 February 2012 in Mahabubnagar District. The Yatra
commenced at Achampet and ended at
Bakaram. 28 (including 4 girls)
Participants from NITW,MRIM,Vagdevi Inst
of Mgmt,Gurunanak Engg College, ITC etc
made the Yatra a memorable one. The
drought stricken, barren lands of this
region provided us a deep insight into
the livelihood strategies of the tribal
people living in this area.
Please visit www.pallesrujana.org for the
impressions of shodh Yatri participated
in the above Yatras..
Fourth Chinna Shodha Yatra
Date: 15-17 June 2012
Location:
Chintur mandal, Khammam District, Andhra
Pradesh.
Start:
The Yatra commences on 15 June at 2 pm
from UPS School, Chintur
Ends:
At Motugudem village at 3 pm on Sunday,
17 June 2012.
Total distance: 40 Kms.
For Route map click the link http://g.co/maps/2eq5d
Actual walking route will be different
than what is shown in the google map.
Objectives
- Observe the bio-diversity and its
changes over the route
- Observe the livelihood practices of
Villagers.
- Understand the harmony among the
villagers and the nature.
- Interact with villagers and learn
their traditional knowledge.
Document it.
- Identify creative people in the
village and document their
knowledge.
- Felicitate elders above 90 years at
their door step.
- Understand the villagers’
perspective on Development.
- Observe the resource availability
and their utilization including
value addition etc.
- Assess the self reliance practices.
- Talk to children, share your
knowledge and inspire them with your
achievements.
- Assess the aspirations of village
youth and their parents
- Identify technology gaps and see the
appropriateness of the tools and
equipment being used by the
villagers.
- Study the crop pattern and examine
their suitability to the
environment, people’s needs and its
sustenance.
- Observe their food habits, health
practices.
- Traditional practices in treatment
to animals.
- Forest management and ownership of
lands by tribal.
Participation
· Participation in 4th Chinna
Shodha Yatra is voluntary and there
is no fee for registration.
· College students – boys and girls are
welcome to participate in the shodh
Yatra.
· Any citizen-male or female, boy or girl,
who understands the mission of NIF and
honeybee may participate in the Yatra
· All participants should be physically
fit to walk 40 Kms over three days.
· Expenses for reaching the starting point
and returning back from the termination
point should be borne by the
participants.
· Food expenses will be shared equally by
the yatris.
· Yatra discipline needs to be strictly
followed.
· Meeting point: Chintur, Contact Dr P.B. Gangadhara
Prasad Cell: 9441042991 on 15 June 2012.
· Dispersal Point: Polluru AP Genco Guest House, Motugudem
on 17 June 2012
How to Reach Chinturu
· Reach Bhadrachalam by morning hours of
15 June. One can reach by Road or travel
by train upto Bhadrchalam Road (Kothagudem)
railway Station and from there take a
bus to Bhadrachalam.
· Take bus to Chinturu from Bhadrachalm
which is 1.5 hours travel time.
Coordinators for the Yatra
· Brig (Retd)
P Ganesham, VSM , Contact no
+919866001678
· Dr P.B. Gangadhara Prasad Cell:
9441042991, Chinturu
Registration
Please send a mail expressing your
willingness to participate to honeybeeap@gmail.com
Participation is limited to 30. If more
participants register, Coordinator will
select the final list. Registration does
not automatically entitle participation
in the Yatra. Confirmation from the
Coordinator is essential.
Last date of Registration: 10
June 2012
Send mail with following details for
Registration to honeybeeap@gmail.com
· Name:
· Occupation:
· College & Location (If student):
· Contact No:
· Email ID:
· First Time Yatri? Yes/No
· Why you want to participate in Yatra?
Broad Programme
15 Jun 2012
11.00 AM Gather at
Meeting Point- Chinturu
Contact M Raju 9502855858
11.30 AM Orientation
and Unlearning
01.00 PM Lunch
02.00 PM Shodha
Yatra Commences
16 Jun 2012 Shodha Yatra continued
17 Jun 2012
11.30 AM Yatra Ends
at Village Motugudem
Sharing of Impressions on Shodha Yatra
02.00 PM Lunch at
Motugudem
Dispersal (2.5 hours travel time by bus
to Bhadrachalam)
Detail programme will be available on www.pallesrujana.org by 10 June
2012. It will also be mailed to
registered participants directly.
Other Information
· Food will be centrally organized. Each
participant has to contribute for the
food. Tentatively an amount of Rs 100
per head may be deposited by each
participant with M.Raju, Volunteer on 15
June on arrival at Chinturu.
· During the Yatra, we will be
felicitating the old and deserving
villagers with shawls and other useful
items. Voluntary contributions from
participants are welcome for this
purpose.
· Each participant is kindly expected to
do the following:
o Maintain a positive attitude and shift
to learning mode.
o Keep active and participate whole
heartedly.
o Interact with other participants
extensively.
o Talk to villagers with respect and learn
from them.
o Impressions to be shared everyday and
more on the last day.
o A Report to be sent to Brig (Retd) P
Ganesham by 25 June 2012 thru email.
Useful Information |
Kindly refer below for some
important
instructions/information for the
Shodha Yatra:
- Travel light and bring only
as much luggage, which you
can handle by yourself.
- Sleeping gear has to be
brought by the participant
as it will not be provided
- Most of the route mobile
connection is not available.
- Only those who will be able
to endure the extensive
walking should come and
anyone with any health
problems should not come.
- It is expected that during
the Shodha Yatra, the
participants will not walk
with their friends/ known
people, the objective of
this walk is to get to know
other people and learn from
them.
- No waste material like food
packets/ wrappers/polythene
is to be littered in the
jungles, villages or the
places where we rest/sleep.
Participants are expected to
dispose such material, if in
possession at the designated
place or carry back for
disposal later.
- Closed bathroom/washroom
facility is not available.
- Sometimes due to unforeseen
reasons, food may be
delayed. Kindly bear all
this in mind.
What to carry
- 1-2 sets of change of
clothes
- Torch light with spare
batteries
- Steel plate, tumbler and
spoon
- Pad and pen/pencil
- Camera, video
- Bed sheets (2). Pillow(Only
desirable)
- A Mug
- Water bottle
- Cap
- Suitable foot wear – avoid
new shoes
- First aid kit
- Medicines, if you are using
any
One bag per participant will be
carried separately in a logistic
vehicle.
No Plastics please.
If we keep everything in mind,
Chinna Shodha Yatra would be a
good learning experience for
all. You will surely experience
the excitement of living with
minimal resources and facilities. |
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