Balancing ecological and development concerns

The course is inspired by a concern that animated the work of eminent environmentalist Anil Agarwal, whose ideas on environment and sustainability remain relevant even today: the need to balance economic growth and ecological concern. He called it ‘the challenge of the balance’.

During this intensive course, participants will explore the complexities underlying the environment-development debate in India.

Apart from lectures, readings, presentations and debates, participants will also get to read, report, watch films and review them, attend seminars, and interact with guest speakers, eminent activists and policy makers.

As part of their assignment, participants will put together an online documentary project, using text, video and audio.

The programme also includes weekly outings and a week-long field trip to rural India.

Course Fee

Rs 15,000. The fee includes all field excursions, reading materials, lunch and refreshments during training day. The fee does not cover acommodation or meals. We can help outstation participants with accommodation on request.

Kamla Chowdhry Fellowships

Some candidates will be awarded the prestigious Kamla Chowdhry Fellowships. Additional fellowships are being made available for outstation (non-Delhi) participants.

Eligibility

The course is open to college students from any stream: humanities, commerce, engineering, sciences, and also young professionals. Candidates are required to submit a 500-word essay (topic will be announced soon).

Venue

Anil Agarwal Green Centre
38, Tughlakabad Institutional Area
New Delhi–110062

Contact person

Aditya Batra
Coordinator, Education and Training
Tel: 91-11-29955125, Ext: 239
Fax: 91-11-29955879
E-mail: aagc@cseindia.org; aditya@cseindia.org