The Sevagram Ashram Trust, Wardha, has announced a fellowship to promote studies in Gandhian thoughts and their implementation. Those interested can avail the library at the Ashram. The Trust will make available two acres of its land for experiments in agriculture with financial assistance for the experiments, Ambar Charkha for experiments in Khadi, and human resources and financial assistance for experiments in Gramodyog.
The fellowship will be available for a maximum of one year, and the research fellow will get an honorarium of Rs 10,000 per month, free lodging and boarding at the Ashram. The researchers will have to follow the rules of the Ashram, including using Khadi, donation of labour (Shramdaan) for one hour, attending the prayers, and if required, extending help in the Ashram’s work. The researcher will have to submit the progress report every two months. The experts will review the work and discuss the progress after six months and will guide the fellow.
Those interested may apply in the prescribed format with recommendations from their region’s two Gandhians. The application form can be sent to the Trust’s address or on Sevagram Ashram @yahoo.com or WhatsApp number 9270063869, inform the President of the Trust, Asha Bothra, and Secretary Vijay Tambe.