GOOD GOVERNANCE YATRA

People of the age group 18-45 years, having the academic background or experience of working towards policy or governance either through politics, bureaucracy, or civil society groups. We accept people from all educational backgrounds. Shortlisted applicants will demonstrate the ability to pursue the program and successfully build a career. Most selected applicants will have completed at least two years of work experience or a relevant Master’s/Ph.D. degree by May. In rare and exceptional cases, we do accept fellows with lower or no work experience. We also look for the following skills in our fellows:

1. Strong communication skills (both oral and written)
2. Willingness to work in challenging environments
3. Skills relevant to your career objectives Candidates should also demonstrate specific skills depending on the nature of the project. Good Governance Yatra (GGY) is designed for young people who are willing to build a career in the domain of public policy, governance and public leadership. GGY is appropriate for:
4. Young Professionals who want to explore and enter the area of public policy and governance.
5. University students and Scholars who wish to take up full-fledged careers in development studies and governance.
6. Civil Service Aspirants who wish to get first-hand exposure to governance and supplement their knowledge of this field.
7. Aspiring Politicians, who wish to experience governance, and hone their skills in this area.
8. NRIs and foreign citizens who wish to learn about Indian policy framework and governance.
9. Young Development Workers who wish to understand the intricacies of governance.
10. International Students/Development Professionals who want to understand Indian governance and development space.

Stated amount: 41,999 The Award amount for Good Governance Yatra is Rs. 41,

1. Amenities Offered
2. Dedicated Rashtram team to manage the entire yatra.
3. Basic yet comfortable accommodation on twin sharing basis.
4. Wholesome vegetarian meals and mineral water.
5. Entrance fee for all places on the itinerary.
6. Bus travel from Srinagar to Leh.
7. A collection of select photos will be shared with you after the Yatra. The number of delegates is 25.

No information is available. Online Application There are 2 deadlines for the online application, The Round 1 deadline is on 31st December and the Round 2 deadline is on January

1. However, fellows are selected on a rolling basis. Please apply at the earliest. Details of the online application are given below. Interview Candidates clearing the first shortlisted will have a telephonic interview within three weeks of application. Candidates moving to the second shortlist will have an in-person interview. Finalization Candidates who clear the final stage will be informed. Candidates on the waitlist will be informed. Application Requirements Statement of Purpose: The Statement of Purpose (SoP) is an essay that tells us who you are and what are your plans. The SoP should be between 500-700 words and talk about the following:
2. Past experiences that motivate you for the fellowship and the chosen domain(s)
3. How do your career interests align with the program?
4. If not selected for the fellowship, what are your plans for the next few years? Resume The online application asks for a resume. Your resume should be concise and up-to-date and should be uploaded in a PDF format. Photograph Please upload your recent photograph. Video we ask for a 60-second video where you tell us your vision. Choose an area that you want to influence in the future. It could be a community, a geographical area, a state, an age group, a governance entity, the country, the entire world, or anything. In the video, mention the chosen area of influence and your vision for it. For example, you could choose ‘K-12 children’, ‘Urban India’, ‘Judicial System’, etc. as your area and present your vision for your work. A clear identification of the area of influence will help you in the application process. Be futuristic, be bold. You can record the video through a webcam or Smartphone to reduce the size of the video. Once recorded, upload the video to an online repository, such as Google Drive or YouTube, and provide the link in the given space in the application form. References Applicants need to provide the names, email IDs, and contact details of two references. The referees should be able to comment on your professional skills and your commitment to a program like the VIF fellowship. Typically, referees are people whom you have known in a professional environment for a significant duration. These could be your professors, office seniors, mentors, etc. It will be helpful if you inform the referees before applying that VIF will contact them.

The selection is based on an online application. The competitive process includes the following:

1. Statement of Purpose
2. CV
3. Academic Qualifications
4. Video Essay (Required for Scholarships) Shortlisted applicants may also be asked for a web/telephonic interview. Other Info
5. The most significant component of the Yatra was experiential learning which broadened the horizon of thoughts. Dynamic interactions among the delegates and with various stakeholders in the Government and the administration granted an opportunity to comprehend the behind-the-scenes efforts of the implementing agencies.
6. One could quickly identify the difference between reading about a Government project and experiencing it by actually being there. Besides, the month of September rendered a pleasant valley life. As autumn set in with a cold breeze and golden sun over the top of the beautiful mountains, the voyage became infinitely gratifying.
7. The overall effort was to facilitate the sagacity of thought with an all-inclusive investigation to contribute to broader public debate and raise civic consciousness. Yatra included meeting various dignitaries who provided a fresh perspective of the ground realities and breaking distorted biased views that influence the rest of the country and world.
8. Projects and initiatives across various sectors such as infrastructure development, defense, militancy & terrorism, internal security, youth development, women empowerment, and innovation in education and participatory governance were covered. The Yatra was also meant to create ambassadors of change who can promote growth across the country.
9. Governance is a continuous process and good governance is always in the making. In a multi-religious multi-ethnic geographically diverse country like India, a good governance framework comes up with its own characteristics.
10. First, the bottoms-up approach making the citizenry participants in the governance framework holds the key to leaving no one behind. Local gov institutions and local entrepreneurship ecosystems need to be empowered to achieve the desired outcome facilitated by the state and the central government. Secondly, bridging the gaps between the governed and government at all levels is required.
11. A consensus-oriented approach regarding critical governance-related decision-making reposes faith in the citizenry which in return smoothens the governance process. Thirdly, red-tapism unleashed by colonial-minded bureaucracy makes the governance process lengthy and complicated, making it prone to corruption and diminishing transparency and accountability.
12. One understanding that we got from our trip is that good governance is an ideal that is difficult to achieve in its entirety. However, to ensure sustainable human development, our actions must be oriented towards this ideal, and every effort should be taken to make it a reality.