Gyan (ज्ञान)

Local Narratives Fellowship

Knowledge | Travel | Impact

The foundation of learning, perception, and intellect. Gyan is where curiosity takes root — through study, exploration, and immersive travel. This fellowship empowers youth to engage with rural India, learn from local communities, and co-create projects that bring real change.

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What is the Local Narratives Fellowship?

Who is it for?

•Rural and Urban Youth of India seeking meaningful, purpose-driven experiences.
•Indian students & early professionals interested in culture, community development, and impact.
•Youth eager to connect local and global worlds, learning from villages and sharing their stories with global learners.

What the Fellowship Offers

3-Month Hybrid Program

Combining online learning, mentorship, and field immersion for a comprehensive learning experience.

4–6 Days Immersive Travel

Stay with and learn from local communities in an Indian state, experiencing their traditions, challenges, and opportunities.

Community Exposure

Deep dive into community strengths, challenges, traditions, and ecological opportunities.

Collaborative Platform

Map local identities, identify challenges, design immersion experiences, and co-create sustainable projects.

Key Activities

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Community Mapping

Understanding crafts, traditions, industries, and ecology.

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Impact Projects

Identifying local challenges and building solutions.

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Experience Design

Curating immersive travel for global students and travelers.

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Storytelling & Documentation

Sharing authentic narratives of rural India.

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Collaboration

Co-creating with rural youth and global participants.

Fellowship Batches – 2026

Each batch offers a unique regional immersion:

Batch 1

Jan – Mar 2026

Location: Sikkim (Northeast India)

Last day to apply: Dec 1st 2025

Tentative Travel Dates: Feb 26 - Mar 1

Batch 2

Apr – Jun 2026

Location: South Indian belt villages

Last day to apply: March 1st 2026

Tentative Travel Dates: Apr 10 - Apr 13

Batch 3

Jul – Sep 2026

Location: Goa & surrounding village belt

Last day to apply: June 1st 2026

Tentative Travel Dates: Sep 18 - Sep 21

Batch 4

Oct – Dec 2026

Location: South Indian villages (second belt)

Last day to apply: Sep 1st 2026

Tentative Travel Dates: Nov 14 - Nov 17

Program Fee

₹25,000

per person

What's Included:

✅6-day travel immersion (stay, meals & curated experiences included)
✅3 months of online support, community meetups & mentorship
✅Hands-on exposure to impact projects, storytelling, and local communities
✅Certificates upon completion: Volunteering, Community Service, Impact Leadership