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 itschanges 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.

 

 
 
Pease contact for further Details:

Cell:   

   98660 01678

Email :

honeybeeap@gmail.com