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BEYOND GLOBALISATION

2011-12

INDIA PROGRAM

8 December 2011 - 29 January, 2012

SURVIVAL GUIDE

Beyond Globalization 2011-12

International Honors Program/World Learning/Intercultural Resources/Eklavya Foundation

Eklavya Foundation33, Jay Shefali ParkNear Shivranjani Cross RoadSatellite Road, Ahmedabad - 380 015Phone : 079-65438934

Intercultural Resources33-D, DDA SFS FlatsVijay Mandal EnclaveNew Delhi - 110016Phone : 011-26560133Email: [email protected]: http://www.icrindia.org

Cover design by : Joe Athialy

Printed by: Jerry Enterprises, 98182 78005

Contents

1. Welcome Note

2. Schedule at a glance ...................................................................................................................................... 1

3. Important Contacts ........................................................................................................................................ 3

4. Registration in US Embassy ............................................................................................................................ 4

6. Delhi Schedule ................................................................................................................................................ 6

7. Dehradun Schedule ........................................................................................................................................ 8

8. Gujarat Schedule ........................................................................................................................................... 11

9. Dahanu Schedule ......................................................................................................................................... 13

10. Profile of Speakers ........................................................................................................................................ 14

11. Host Families, Ahmedabad .......................................................................................................................... 16

12. Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................................................... 17

13. Money .......................................................................................................................................................... 18

14. Communications .......................................................................................................................................... 21

15. Cultural Sensitivity ....................................................................................................................................... 22

16. Some Differences .......................................................................................................................................... 22

17. Alcohol and Drugs ................................................................................................................................ ........ 22

18. Food .............................................................................................................................................................. 22

19. Language ...................................................................................................................................................... 24

20. Maps .......................................................................................................................................................... 25

5. Foundation Lecture Venue ............................................................................................................................. 3

A hearty and warm welcome to India. This survival

guide is intended to provide you with basic information

to make your stay in India safe and comfortable. We

strongly recommend that you read it thoroughly as

soon as you arrive.

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Name/Address Phone Email

Intercultural Resources 011-26560133 [email protected], DDA SFS Flats,Vijay Mandal EnclaveNew Delhi-110049Website: http://www.icrindia.org, www.icrindia.wordpress.com

Eklavya Foundation 079- 6543893433, Jay Shefali ParkNear Shivaranjani Cross Road,Satellite Road, Ahmedabad-380 015

Country Coordinator & FacultySonal Mehta 9825095283 [email protected]

Assistant Coordinator/Facilitator P.T. George 9868102565 [email protected]

Traveling Faculty Aseem Shrivastava 9818937564 [email protected]

Jamal Kidwai 9810676740 [email protected]

Nita Shah 9350295668 [email protected]

Accommodation in Delhi (8-18 December)Indian Social Institute (Residence)(Behind Sai Baba Mandir/Temple), 10 Institutional AreaLodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003

Foundation Lectures (12-18 December) Indian Social Institute(Behind Sai Baba Mandir), 10 Institutional AreaLodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003

Dehradun Program (19-30 December)Local Coordinator: Nita ShahTourist Lodge, Chilla Lake, Rajaji National Park, Dehradun

Gujarat Program (7-22 January) Local Coordinator: Sonal Mehta 9825095283 [email protected]: Nikul Contractor, 9825456967 [email protected]

Dahanu (23-29 January)Pearline Hotel, Seaface, Agar Road, Dahanu

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Important Contacts

Delhi Program (8 – 18 December)

Accommodation on ArrivalOn arrival in Delhi at the Indira Gandhi International airport, you will be transferred to the Indian Social Institute (ISI), Lodhi Road, New Delhi. ISI is located in South Delhi and is approximately 15 Kms. away from the Delhi International airport.

thOn 8December evening there will be a welcome ceremony and on the 9 there will be introductory sessions with the India team, where the India program, cultural do's, don'ts and logistics will be discussed.

During the Delhi program, the IHP group will stay at ISI. A Christian institution, (run by Catholic priests, belonging to the Jesuits order) with very modest facilities. ISI has no room service; alcohol and smoking is not permitted in the premises. During your stay here, your meals are taken care of by the program. The program provides breakfast, lunch and dinner. Meals are arranged at the ISI Canteen. Please follow the meal timetable. In case you decide to eat on your own, there are a number of restaurants around ISI. During the foundation lectures, tea/coffee will be served once in the morning and once in the afternoon. Any extra servings are on your own.

Foundation Lectures

Most of the foundation lectures will be held at the main building of the ISI from 12 -18 December. The lectures are based on the themes of History, Social Structure, Economy, and Anthropological journeys, the Politics of Development, People's Struggles and Social Movements.

Registration of US Citizens in India

Source: http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/american_citizen_registration.html

The US Embassy in Delhi urges all US citizens, even those visiting India for a short time, to register with the Embassy's Consular Section. In the event of an emergency, the Embassy will provide information and other critical assistance to US citizens. Registration is the only way to guarantee that the Embassy is aware of your presence in the country and is able to contact you and assist you in such circumstances. US citizens may now register online at https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs or visit the Embassy's American Citizen Services Unit in person between 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday on any working day. Registration is for US citizens only. Registration by Indian citizens or person of any other nationality will not be accepted.

About Delhi

Delhi is North India's largest city. One part of it, known as New Delhi, is officially designated the capital of India, but the names “Delhi” and “New Delhi” are often used interchangeably. Dating back to at least 1500 years,Delhi is said to be one of the oldest existing cities in the world. Some claim that it is even older, and believe it to be the site of the city of Indraprastha, mentioned in the Hindu mythological epic Mahabharata. What is certain is that it has been destroyed and rebuilt several times down the ages. The earliest historically valid evidence of a city on this site is 'Qila Rai Pithora', a fortified citadel attributed to the 10th century AD. The remains of this fort-city, and the various cities that supplanted and succeeded it, are visible in the remnants of forts and monuments, tombs and shrines, palaces and pavilions that are scattered across Delhi - some well-preserved, some crumbling with neglect, some still in use – coexisting with the modern city that surrounds and sometimes obliterates them. South Delhi is a hub of cultural activity with a vibrant theatre, film, music, several museums and art galleries. Although, winter and spring are the “culture season”, there are events and festivities of some sort, going on almost round the year. 'Time Out' and 'First City' are good sources of information on events and the cultural world in general.

About Dehradun

Dehradun is the capital city of the State of Uttarakhand in north India. Located in the Garhwal region, it is 255 km north of New Delhi. The city has been chosen as one of the "Counter Magnets" of the National Capital Region (NCR) and is being developed as an alternative centre of growth to help ease the migration and population explosion in the Delhi metropolitan area.

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Apart from abundant natural resources, Dehradun is also famous for its prestigious educational institutions such as the Forest Research Institute, Indian Military Academy, Wildlife Institute of India and several reputed boarding schools. Located on the foothills of the Himalayas, the Doon Valley is nestled between two of India's mightiest rivers - the Ganges on the east and the Yamuna on the west. Dehradun is famous for its picturesque landscape and pleasant climate and provides a gateway to the surrounding region. It is well connected and in close proximity to popular Himalayan tourist destinations such as Mussoorie, Nainital and the holy cities of Haridwar and Rishikesh along with the Himalayan pilgrimage circuit of Char Dham.

Rajaji National Park is distinct for its pristine scenic beauty and rich bio-diversity. A paradise for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts, the wildlife of the park is blessed with elephants, tigers, leopards, deer etc. The park came into existence when the three sanctuaries in Uttaranchal - Rajaji, Motichur and Chila - were amalgamated into a large protected area and was named Rajaji National Park in the year 1983 after the famous freedom fighter Late Sri C. Rajgopalachari; popularly known as "Rajaji". This area is the North Western Limit of Asian elephants. Spread over an area of 820.42 sq km, Rajaji is a magnificent ecosystem nestled in the Shivalik ranges and the beginning of the vast Indo–Gangetic plains, thus representing vegetation of several distinct zones and forest types. It possesses as many as 23 species of mammals and 315 species of birds.

About Gujarat

Gujarat is a state in western India. It has an area of 75,686 sq mi (196,030 km) with a coastline of 1,600 km, most of which lies on the Kathiawar peninsula, and a population in excess of 60 million. The state is bordered by Rajasthan to the north, Maharashtra to the south, Madhya Pradesh to the east and the Arabian Sea as well as the Pakistani province of Sindh on the west. Its capital is Gandhinagar, while its largest city is Ahmedabad. Gujarat is home to the Gujarati-speaking people of India. The state encompasses major sites of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, such as Lothal and Dholavira. Lothal is believed to be one of the world's first ports, while Gujarat's old coastal cities, chiefly Bharuch, served as ports and trading centers in the Maurya and Gupta empires. Gujarat played an important role in the economic history of India. The state has the fastest growing economy in India as well as one of the most industrialized states of India, with a per capita GDP of almost twice that of the national average.

Homestays in Ahmedabad (8-14 January)thYour homestay is planned during your stay in Ahmedabad and will begin on 8 January. You will checkout from the

thhomestays on the 15 morning and join the rest of the group. The host families will provide you a room to yourself with an attached bathroom, and other basic facilities. Breakfast and dinner is to be taken with the host family. In case you plan to eat outside, please inform the host family in advance. Please do not expect a luxurious stay with the host family. The host families in Ahmedabad belong to diverse cultural background. The main objective of the homestay is to enable you to begin the process of understanding the cultural and religious plurality and diversity of India's social fabric.



DATE/MONTH DAY ACTIVITY

8 DECEMBER THURSDAY Arrival at IGI airport at 8.00 am / Transfer to ISI and Free Day (1)

5.00 pm Welcome Ceremony – India team

7.30 pm Dinner at Eatopia

9 DECEMBER FRIDAY FREE TILL 12.00 AM (2)

12.00 to 1.00 pm Tanzania Experience Sharing & Introduction of students & team

1.00 to 2.00 pm Lunch

2.00 to 3.00 pm Hopes and Expectations of students from India

3.00 to 3.30 pm Hopes and Expectations of Country Faculty and Team (Jamal, Nita)

3.30 to 4.00 am Tea/Coffee

4.00 to 5.00 pm Introduction to India Program – Themes, Issues & locations (Sonal, Aseem)

5.00 to 5.30pm Do's and Don'ts in India – George

5.30 to 6.00 pm Student Community Time

6.00 to 7.30 pm Free Time

7.30 pm Group Dinner at Islamic Center

10 DECEMBER SATURDAY ISI

9.00 to 9.30 am Student Community Time

9.30 to 10.30 am Negotiating Private & Public Space in Indian Society: Savyasachi


11.00 to 3.00 pm Visit to Delhi City in 5 Groups

Lunch at respective locations in the city in Group

3.30 to 4.30 pm Back and Processing Session

4.30 to 7.30 pm Free time

7.30 pm Dinner

11 DECEMBER SUNDAY FREE DAY (3)

FOUNDATION LECTURES

12 DECEMBER MONDAY THEME: HISTORY CULTURE & SOCIETY: INDIA

Venue: India International Center


9.30 to 10.00 am Introduction to Speakers and Topic by Jamal

Speakers: Dilip Simeon & Prof. Vinay Shrivastava

10.00 to 11.00 am Speakers Presentation on Theme


11.30 to 12.00 pm Presentation continues

12.00 to 1.00 pm Interactive Session

1.00 to 2.00 pm Lunch at IIC

2.00 to 3.00 pm Crises in Ecology & Conservation in India: Dunu Roy

3.00 to 3.30 pm Tea/Coffee

3.30 to 4.30 pm Faculty Lecture I (ATFM 1, Jamal)

4.30 to 7.30 pm Free time

7.30 pm Dinner at IIC (Nita)

DELHI PROGRAM

SCHEDULE


13 DECEMBER TUESDAY THEME: INDIA IN GLOBALIZED ECONOMY

Venue: ISI


9.30 to 10.00 am Introduction of guest speakers (Aseem), Ashim Roy & Kalyani Menon

10.00 to 11.00 am Panel Discussion: Indian Economy and Labor under Globalization in India to be conducted by Aseem


11.30 to 12.30 pm Panel Discussion continues

12.30 to 1.00 pm Group Discussion and Question Answers


2.00 to 3.00pm Faculty Lecture V (IIDE1, Derek)

3.00 to 3.30 pm Tea/Coffee Break

3.30 to 4.30 pm TBA


7.30 pm Dinner and /or Cultural program at ISI

14 DECEMBER WEDNESDAY THEME: POLITICAL SYSTEM, STATE & GOVERNANCE


9.30 to 10.30 am Guest Lecture: Journey of Democratic Nation Building: A Parliamentary Path & Social Movements: Dr. Vasanthi Raman

10.30 to 11.00 am Tea Break

11.00 to 12.00 am Guest Lecture: Constitutional and Judicial Activism & People's movements: Dr. Usha Ramnathan

12.00 to 1.00 pm Open Discussion to be coordinated by Sonal


2.00 to 3.00pm Faculty Lecture (CSM1, Sonal)

3.00 to 4.30 pm Visit to Delhi Haat with Ms. Jaya Jaitly

Coordinated by Aseem


7.30 pm Dinner

15 DECEMBER THURSDAY THEME: ECOLOGICAL CRISIS AND CONSERVATION CHALLENGES


9.30 to 10.30 am Forest Land and Forest Dwellers: Prof. Archana Prasad


11.00 to 11.30 am Questions/Discussion

11.30 to 1.00 pm Faculty Lecture III (EPG1, Aseem)


2.00 to 3.00pm Panel Discussion: Abrar Ahemd, Samir, Dr. B C Chaudhary


3.30 to 4.30 pm Faculty Lecture VI(ECCP1, Dr. Nita Shah)


7.30 pm Dinner


16 DECEMBER FRIDAY Autonomous Research Day with following options

9.00 to 9.30 am Group Formation

9.30 to 1.00 pm Delhi Ridge – Thomas, George

Okhala Park – Nita, Sonal

Archeological Park Mehraulli – Sohail Hashmi, Aseem


2.00 to 3.00 pm Preparing for Group Presentation


3.30 to 4.30 pm Processing Session – Photo Essays


7.00 pm Dinner

17 DECEMBER SATURDAY Free day (4) Visit to Taj Mahal (optional)

18 DECEMBER SUNDAY Free Day (5)

19 DECEMBER MONDAY FIELD WORK: RAJAJI NATIONAL PARK

6.00 am Leave for Dehradun by Train

11.30 am Arrive at Haridwar (300 kms) & Proceed for Chilla Forest Lodge (8kms from Haridwar Railway station)

12.00 to 1.30 pm Room allotments & Settling down


2.30 to 3.30 pm Meeting the Rajaji National Park Director- Film and discussion

3.30 to 4.30 pm Interaction and Introduction to field (ECCP 2, Nita)



7.00 pm Dinner

20 DECEMBER TUESDAY Orientation Lectures

THEME: BIODIVERSITY OF INDIA, CONSERVATION EFFORTS & ISSUES

8.00 to 9.00 am Breakfast

9.00 to 9.30 pm Introduction to speakers (Nita)

9.30 to 10.30am Biogeographic Zones & Protected Area Management in India.

(Prof. V.B. Mathur)


11.00 to 12.00 am Ecological Services: Indian Wetlands & River Systems (Prof. S.A. Hussain)

12.00 to 12.30 pm Open Forum


1.30 to 2.30 pm Carnivore Conservation (Prof. Y.V.Jhala)

2.30 to 3.30 pm Keeping the Ecosystems Intact (Prof. Qamar Qureshi)

3.30 to 4.00 pm Tea/Coffee break

4.00 to 4.30 pm Planning of Field Trip – (ECCP 3, Nita)



7.00 pm Dinner

DEHRADUN PROGRAM


21 DECEMBER WEDNESDAY THEME: ECOLOGICAL CONSERVATION AND NATIONAL PARK

6.00 am Leave for Fieldwork (Packed Breakfast)

7.00 to 10.30 am Rajaji National Park

Briefing: Dr. Bivash Pandav

Nature interpretation hike/drive experience in the habitat of the tiger/ elephant. Objective: ecosystem functions and perspective of Landscape conservation with a bird's eye view.)

11.30 to 1.00 Free Time

1.00 to 2.00 pm lunch

2.00 pm to 3.30 pm Development Impacts: Canal & Barrage Site and elephant corridor: Dr. Harihar (field personnel based in Rajaji)


4.00 pm to 4.30 pm Processing of Fieldwork (ECCP 4, Nita)



7.00 pm Dinner

22 DECEMBER THURSDAY THEME: ECOLOGICAL CONSERVATION AND NATIONAL PARK

15 min talk perspective in field – Chilla Forest - Recovery of a Forest: Post translocation

Ecological / Management Practices: Unoccupied and Occupied sites Briefing on Animal Estimations in Semi-Evergreen Forests (Rajaji N.P)-Vehicle Transect & Camera Traps Evening Advance Preparation for the next morning exercise


7.00 pm Dinner

23 DECEMBER FRIDAY THEME: Field based Assignment in Groups

7.00 to 12.00 am Interview based Assignment-cum-Fieldwork in Group

Probable topics of assignments: These may change

Dependency on forest (daily requirements) Ecological perspectiveElephant – crop depredation and consequences

Carnivore-human conflicts

Role of Charismatic species in Biodiversity Conservation (Interview Locals/Foresters/ Tourists)

Development vs. Conservation OR The middle path of Green Development.)

12.00 to 4.00 pm Back and Free time

4.00 to 6.00 pm Processing and Group Presentations


7.00 pm Dinner

24 DECEMBER SATURDAY Free Day (6) Christmas Picnic on Ganges and Christmas Celebration

25 December SUNDAY Free Day (7)/ Himalaya Visit (optional)


26 DECEMBER MONDAY THEME: PASTORALISTS, FOREST DWELLERS AND PARK POLICIES

8.30 to 9.30 am Briefing on Pastoralist displacement and forest dwellers' movement

by Ashok Chaudhary and Roma from VIKALPA

10.00 to 1.00 Field visit of Vangujjar (nomadic pastoralists) settlements in coordination with local social movement group VIKALPA


2.30 to 4.00 pm FREE TIME

4.00 to 6.00 pm Interaction with movement leaders & Processing


7.00 pm Dinner

27 DECEMBER TUESDAY THEME: AUTONOMOUS RESEARCH

8.00 to 9.00 Breakfast & Student Community time

9.00 to 1.00 am Autonomous and Group activity: Alternative Institutions and Corporatization

OPTIONS:

1. Organic farming of Navadanya-Vandana Shiva Group

2. Kangadi Vidhyapith of Ayurveda Medicine Research

3. Yoga and Spiritual Center at Haridwar/Ramdev/Patanjali


3.00 to 4.00 pm Faculty Lecture (EPG 2 Aseem)

4.00 to 4.30 pm Processing Session



7.00 pm Dinner

28 DECEMBER WEDNESDAY THEME: AUTONOMOUS RESEARCH

8.00 to 9.00 Breakfast & Student Community time

9.00 to 1.00 am Autonomous Research and Group activity

OPTIONS:

1. Pilgrimage & Communities on Ganges

2. Market and Usage of Natural Materials in Indian Tradition

3. Rituals and Practices on Ganges


3.00 to 4.00 pm Faculty Lecture VII(CSM 2, Sonal)

4.00 to 4.30 pm Processing Session and Photo Documentation



7.00 pm Dinner

29DECEMBER THURSDAY THEME: Academic Work


9.00 to 10.00 am Faculty Lecture VIII (EPG 3, Aseem)

10.15 to 11.15 am Faculty Lecture IX (ECCP 5, Nita)

11.15 to 11.45 am Tea/coffee break

11.45 to 12.45 pm Faculty Lecture X (IIDE 2 Derek)


2.00 to 3.00 pm Faculty lecture XI (ATFM 2, Jamal)

3.00 to 5.30 pm Independent Choice for hands-on experience


7.00 pm Dinner


30 DECEMBER FRIDAY THEME: PRE-VACATION SUMMARY OF LEARNING


9.00 to 1.00 pm Processing & Presentation on Pre-vacation learning

1.00 to 2.00 pm New year Lunch

4.00 pm Leave for Delhi or those heading north directly can plan their travel

10.00 pm Arrival in Delhi and on request stay in Delhi can be organized

Vacation from 31 December to 7 January 2012 (8 Days)

7 JANUARY SATURDAY REPORTING IN AHMEDABAD LATEST BY 7.00 PM

7.00 pm Dinner & Rest at Behavioral Science Centre, St. Xavier's College Campus, Navarangpura, Ahmedabad

8 JANUARY SUNDAY Free Day (8)

10.00 to 12.00 THEME: WELCOME PARTY AND POST VACATION SHARING

12.00 to 1.00 pm Welcome Lunch (at Salad Eatery)

1.00 pm Transfer to Home stay

9 JANUARY MONDAY ORIENTATION LECTURES

THEME: GUJARAT AT NEOLIBERAL CROSSROADS (AMA)

9.00 to 9.30 am Introduction to Post Vacation Program

9.30 to 11.00 am History, Culture and Development Model of Contemporary

Gujarat: Rajeev Shah


11.30 to 1.00 pm Challenge of Dispossession & Displacement in Global Gujarat: Lalji Desai


2.00 to 3.00pm Film on Riverfront Development/Displacement

3.00 to 3.30 pm Tea Break

3.30 to 5.00 pm Globalization, Development and Gender Imbalance in Gujarat: Trupti Shah, Sahiyar

5.00 to 5.30 pm Community Time

5.30 pm onwards Free Time can be planned with Host family.

10 JANUARY TUESDAY THEME: GANDHI & HIS RELEVANCE IN GUJARAT (GA)


9.30 to 10.30 am Visit to Sabarmati Ashram

10.30 to 11.30pm Following the Path of Gandhi: Conversation with Chunibhai Vaidhya, Nita and Mahadev

11.30 to 1.00 pm Role of Gandhian Alternative in Anti-Globalization Movement: Mudita


2.00 to 3.00 pm Caste, Dalit Movement & Ambedker: Raju Solanki & Valajibhai Patel

3.00 to 3.30 pm Tea Break

3.30 to 4.30 Faculty Lecture & Processing (CSM 3, Sonal)

5.30 to 7.30 pm Shopping at Craft Market (optional)

7.30 pm Dinner at Swati

GUJRAT PROGRAM


11 JANUARY WEDNESDAY THEME: INFORMAL ECONOMY IN GLOBAL PRODUCTION CHAIN

9.00 am Assemble at AMA and leave for FW in teams

9.30 to 1.00 pm Field Work

OPTIONS: 1.

Dalit Workers for Sanitation and Rag pickers: Hosla Prasad/ Himanshu Banker,

OPTION: 2 Migrant Construction workers & Domestic Workers: Disha & Marag

OPTION: 3 Kite Makers, Broom Makers, Rope Makers: Bina Jadav, Gazala

OPTION: 3 Garment Workers & Vegetable Vendors: AWAJ

1.30 to 2.30 pm Back to BSC / Sandwiches & Coffee (Subway)

2.30 to 3.30 pm Faculty Lecture & PROCESSING XII(IIDE 3 Aseem)

3.30 to 4.30 pm Film on Ahmedabad in 2002/Pravin Mishra

4.30 to 7.00pm Free Time

7.30 pm Dinner with Host family

12 JANUARY THURSDAY

9.00 am Assemble at AMA & Leave for FW

9.30 to 1.00 pm Field work in Violence Affected area in 3 groups

1. Vatva, 2. Sarkhej-Juhapura, 3. Naroda Patia, Resource Persons: Femida, Zahid, Bharat, Raiskhan, Gazala

1.30 to 2.30 pm Back to BSC / Pizza & Coffee (USP)

2.30 to 4.00 pm Faculty Processing (ATFM 3, Jamal & Gazala)

4.15 to 5.15 pm Faculty lecture XVI (IIDE 4 Aseem)

5.30 to 7.30pm Free Time

7.30 pm Dinner at HAM (Host families to be invited)

13 JANUARY FRIDAY

9.00 to 9.30 am Student Community Time (VCK/JDT)

9.30 to 11.00 am Kite Festival: Environmental Toll & Nature Conservation Groups: Aditya Roy & others

11 to 11.30 Break

11.30 to 1.00 pm Visit to Panjarapole Rescue Center: Kartik Shastri

1.00 to 2.00 Lunch at Panjarapol Corner

2.00 to 7.00 pm Free for the Day

7.30 pm Dinner at SM

14 JANUARY SATURDAY

10.00 to 1.00 pm Kite Flying/Bird Rescue Work (optional)

15 JANUARY SUNDAY FREE DAY (9)

Stay at a Community Centre

16 JANUARY MONDAY Leave for Netrang and Fieldwork in Central & South Gujarat

8.00 to 10.00 am Travel of 100 kms. And reach Baroda (Jivan Darshan)

11.00 to 1.00 pm Environmental cost of Global Industrial Growth: Rohit & Jagadish


2.00 to 3.30 pm Tribal Gujarat: Fr. Xavier ( , 9427145832) & Anand (02652415961/07927541154/02640220629)

3.30 pm Tea Break & leave for Netrang

5.30 pm Arrive at Netrang & Settle down

7.30 pm Dinner & program instructions

[email protected]


17 January TUESDAY Field Work Group Division and leave for Narmada & Dahej SEZ

Group I Chemical Industry of Ankleshwar & Dahej SEZ (Aseem & Derek)

Group II Narmada/Ukai – Big dam, displacement, Capital-intensive agriculture and Sugar Industry (Sonal & Jamal)

18 – 19 JANUARY WED-THU Placement/Autonomous work with an Organization in the region

20 JANUARY FRIDAY Processing and Presentation in Groups


9.30 to 11.00 am Prof. Satyakam Joshi: Tribal Situation & Policy Framework


11.30 to 1.00 pm Open Forum on Industrial Growth Model of Gujarat/Rohit, Anand, Satyakam, Ashim, Trupti


2.00 to 4.00 pm Processing and Group Presentation

21 JANUARY SATURDAY Academic Work (for those faculty who need to take last lecture)


9.30 to 10.30 am Faculty Lecture XIX (IIDE 5, Derek)

10.30 to 11.30 am Faculty Lecture XX (EPG 4, Aseem)

11.30 to 12.30 am Faculty Lecture (ATFM 4, Jamal)

12.30 to 1.30 pm Lunch and Free for rest of the day

22 JANUARY SUNDAY Free day (10)

23 JANUARY MONDAY Leave for Retreat & Arrive at Retreat

26 JANUARY TUE-WED-THURS RETREAT DAYS (11, 12, 13)

27 JANUARY FRIDAY Assignment Final Submission & Evaluation

28 JANUARY SATURDAY Summary of Learning & Party

29 JANUARY SUNDAY Leave for NZ

DAHANU PROGRAM


Speakers

Sonal MehtaFaculty and Country Coordinator, IndiaTrained as a space scientist and technologist, Sonal Mehta has a master's degree in Physics and a postgraduate diploma in space sciences. Although she began her career as a space scientist at the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), she later on moved into the field of education, developing creative and activity based learning for science education programs and national science textbooks. As a women's and human rights activist for more than twenty-five years, she is associated with several national and state level movements to improve the social, political, and economic rights of marginalized, indigenous, and untouchable communities in India. She has travelled extensively in India, Canada, Europe, and Asia and is actively involved in coordinating the World Social Forum process at regional, national, and international levels. She is associated with several Women's Movements both at the national and international levels. A founder member of Eklavya Foundation, she is currently working on sustainable development alternatives for indigenous communities, forest dwellers and bamboo workers in the state of Gujarat.

Nita Shah

Nita Shah has worked in the field of wildlife conservation for over 24 years. She has been a science faculty in the Department of Zoology at Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda as well as a consulting scientist to the Gujarat Ecology and Education Research Foundation, Corbett Foundation, and Wildlife Institute of India. She has also headed the vulture advocacy program for the Bombay Natural History Society. From 2008 until 2011, she was Honorary General Secretary for the World Pheasant Association (WPA India), and has experience working in diverse landscapes and species. Her major contribution has been in the arid ecosystems in Asia with focus on Wild ass (khur and kiang), Vulture, Tibetan antelope, and conflicts and pastoral way of life. She is also an alumina of the IVLP- Environment (USA) 2010 batch.

Aseem Shrivastava

Aseem Shrivastava wrote his doctoral thesis on environmental economics at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He has taught economics for many years at the college and university level in India and the US. Most recently, he taught philosophy at Nordic College, Norway. He now works as an independent writer based in New Delhi. He is the co-author (with Ashish Kothari) of 'Churning the Earth: The Making of Global India, a study of Indian globalization', scheduled for publication by Penguin in 2012.

Jamal Kidwai

Jamal Kidwai is presently the director of the AMAN Trust and the organization's founding trustee. He has an M.Phil. in Sociology from the Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi. He has worked with Oxfam (India Trust), the Self Employed Women's Association (SEWA-Lucknow), and the Centre for Science and Environment, Delhi.

Vinay Shrivastava

Prof. Vinay Kumar Shrivastava, currently is the Principal of Hindu College, University of Delhi. He did his M.Sc. Anthropology from Delhi University and did his M.A. in Sociology from Delhi School of Economics, Delhi University. He completed his Ph.D in Social Anthropology from Cambridge University, and he has been teaching since 1976.He has a vast experience in the field of education and has written several outstanding books and articles on Social Anthropology in both English and Hindi. He also wrote widely for the leading international journals and magazines.

Dunu Roy (formally .A.K. Roy)

Dunu is a Chemical Engineer by training, social scientist by compulsion and a political ecologist by choice. He has worked for almost four decades on the delicate borderline between environment and development.


Ashim Roy

He is the General Secretary of New Trade Union Initiative (NTUI), is a trade union centre in India founded in 2006, where several independent trade unions in the organised and unorganised sector have come together to fight for the rights of various trade unions.

Kalyani Menon-Sen

Kalyani Menon-Sen is a feminist activist, researcher and an adult educator based in Delhi, India. She has over 25 years of experience in working with a range of organizations helping them in building organizational capacities to advance women's rights. She has also been involved, for several years, in efforts to develop tools and methodologies for economic literacy at the grassroots.

Savyasaachi

Associate Professor of Anthropology in Jamia Millia Islamia University, Delhi.He is a core group member of Intercultural Resources.

Dilip Simeon

He is a well-known labour historian, political commentator and public intellectual in India. He taught History at Ramjas College, Delhi University from 1974-94 and is currently the chairperson of the Aman Panchayat, an organisation that plays a pro-active role for civil societies in the reduction of conflict and the mitigation of its effects. Dilip was associated as senior research fellow at the Nehru Memorial Library in New Delhi. His wide range of commentary and writings has been distributed on the South Asia Citizens Wire, and His first work of fiction 'OK Tata: Mobiloil, Change and World Revolution' appeared in Civil Lines.

Vasanthi Raman

She has been a Fellow of Centre for Women's Development Studies (CWDS) based in Delhi, and is one of the founding members of Intercultural Resources. She has written extensively on gender issues and published several books as well as writes regularly in many of leading India's journals and newspapers.

Jaya Jaitley

Jaya Jaitley is a former politician and an activist. She pioneered the handicrafts movement in India. Her most enduring contribution to the national capital is 'Dilli Haat'. Now she is devoting her time to increase the readership of a craft revival magazine “The Other Side.”

Archana Prasad

Reader at Centre for Jawaharlal Nehru Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi. Has done her post-doctoral studies from Cornell University. A Consultant to many projects on biodiversity conservation and women. Actively involved in several Peoples Science organizations. Has published several books on forest and forest policies. Regularly contributes to several leading journals.

Abrar Ahmed is a wildlife biologist and specialist in Bird Trade

Samir Sinha is a Senior Forest Officer heading TRAFFIC-India, at WWF-India. TRAFFIC and other organizations are working to build the foundation of the South Asia Wildlife Trade Initiative (SAWTI), aimed to enhance government action and collaboration on wildlife trade issues in the South Asia region.

B.C Choudhry is a Senior Professor, specialised in Conservation Breeding and Wetland Ecology.

VB Mathur is a Senior Professor and Dean Wildlife Sciences, specialized in Protected Area Management.

SA Hussain is a Professor, specialized in Fresh water wetlands and small carnivores.

YV Jhala is a Senior Professor specialized in Large Carnivore Ecology and Conservation Biology.


Qamar Qureshi is a Professor specialized in Landscape Ecology& Quantitative Ecology.

Bivash Pandav is an Associate Professor specialized in Conservation Biology and Marine Ecology.

Ashok Chowdhary is an activist working among the forest communities struggling for their rights and livelihood. He is actively involved with several social movements and peoples struggles in the country.

Roma is an activist working among the forest communities struggling for their rights and livelihood. He is actively involved with several social movements and peoples struggles in the country.

Rajiv Shah is the Chief Editor, Times of India (TOI), Ahmedabad edition. TOI is one of India's leading national daily newspapers.

Chunibhai Vaidhya is one of the oldest living veterans. He is a Gandhian and a Social Movement activist against post-liberalization land grab in Gujarat.

Mudita is a Gandhian Scholar working on Structural Violence and Gandhian Alternatives

Rohit Prajapati is a senior social movement activist working on ecological and environmental impact of industrial development and human rights issues.

Trupti Shah is a senior feminist and women's movement leader. She is also the founder of women's group, Sahiyar.

Satyakam Joshi is a social scientist and senior academic scholar working on tribal and development issues at the Center for Social Studies, Surat, and Gujarat.

Jagadish Patel: Senior Social activist and expert on industrial pollution and occupational hazards. Human right activists and labor right movement activist.

Anand Mazgavker: Social movement activist working in the area of development-induced displacement struggles against big dams, nuclear power plants etc.

HOMESTAYS in Ahmadabad – (8-14 January)

1. Ramnik & Ila Makwana, Software and Computer Manufacturing, an entrepreneur

2. Dr Abhijit & Mitali Sarkar, He is Senior Scientist at Indian Space Research Centre and she is an economist working

at Indian Institute of Management, Ahmadabad.

3. Vipul & Niharika Acharya, They are musicians by profession and organize many cultural events in India and

abroad.

4. Pallvi Varia, a designer by training, works with IBM in Ahmadabad office.

5. Nalini & Wakar Khan, She is a textile designer and he is garment manufacturer of fashion clothing.

6. Naman Shah, Born and brought up in USA, a medical student has come back to India and his home city to work on

Malaria research.

7. Lalji & Nita Desai, A Very senior Social Activists belonging and working with pastoralist community as well as

other marginalized groups of development, livelihood and rights issues.

8. Rajesh Shah, Dentist and senior citizen, has lived in USA for many years.

9. Gazala Paul, Senior social activist and working with urban poor and minority section with focus on women and

children.

10. Mahashweta Jani & Rajiv Pathak, Political Scientist, University teacher and currently working on Election

research.

11. Errol Reubens, Young and well acclaimed architect and is a bachelor.


Safety Precautions

Contact Numbers

Please keep the most important contact numbers handy (Country Coordinator, Facilitators and the Host Families).

Harassment

Although Indian cities are quite safe for women, it is safer to travel in pairs or groups. If traveling in-group of 4 or more, it is cheaper to hire a taxi. Auto rickshaws take a maximum of 3. Insist on meters.

Harassment is commonly known as 'eve-teasing' in India, especially in Delhi. Women on Delhi streets regularly run the gauntlet of everything from staring, whistling, jeering, stalking, groping and every other form of physical aggression. If you are being harassed, it is advisable to be confident and not panic. Act aggressively if you have to, by shouting and telling the person/s off, so that he/they feel embarrassed. Some Indian women carry a needle or pin, to use as self-defense. It is not only the question of what to do when harassed but what not to do to avoid being harassed.

Dress Code

One of the factors that invite harassment for women in India is the kind of clothes that they wear. Dressing provocatively and exposing your body attracts attention. It is advised that you wear clothes that do not expose your legs, thighs, navel and chest. This applies to entire program in India. Foreigners, who dress to match a middle-of the-road benchmark, find it easiest to blend in and move around the city without being stared at.

Please do not advertise that you have recently arrived in India. Act confident and always be aware of your surroundings.

Try to avoid initiating conversations with strangers. However, please do not hesitate to ask for directions if you have lost your way or are in trouble.

If you are being followed or feel uncomfortable or disturbed by anyone, walk away from the situation, catch the nearest auto-rickshaw (autos) or taxi or find a restaurant or public place to move to. Call one of us. Always rely on your instincts – if a particular situation/place does not appear safe – please do not stay there.

Local Travel in Delhi

By Metro: It is the fastest and most hassle free way to get around the city. Avoid travelling at peak hours (8-11 am and 5-

7pm), as it is very crowded. There are special women compartments where men cannot board; they are usually the first

and last compartment of the train. The Fare ranges from Rs 8-30.There are different routes that are demarcated by

color. Make sure you take the correct line, and board the correct train (map included on the last page).

By Auto: They are good for short trips and distances and very easily available from anywhere. Insist on the meter and if

the driver over quotes then don't hesitate in walking away as there will always be another on around. By meter it should

charge you Rs. 19 for the first two Km and then 6.50 for every additional one. In certain places there are pre-paid auto

stands run by the police, which charge Rs. 5 extra for the service. You pay at the counter, get a coupon, and sit in the

auto and after arriving at your destination you give the coupon to the driver. No additional money is to be given.

By Taxi: While hiring a taxi, most trips around the city should be Rs 200-500.An eight-hour charter should cost around

Rs 1,500. The modern radio taxi services charge Rs. 20/km, use AC cars and can be dialed 24 hrs a day. The starting fare

is Rs 20, and the fare increases by Rs 5 for every 250 m after the first km. Night charges (25% extra) apply between 11pm

to 5am. Book up to a few hours in advance. After booking, you will receive an SMS with the car license plate number,

and the driver's name and mobile number. Usually the driver will call you and inform you that he has arrived.


Some numbers are:

• EasyCabs :43434343

• Mega Cabs :41414141

• Meru Cabs :44224422

• Delhi Taxis: 25778684

Hop on Hop off:

Delhi Tourism has a "Hop On Hop Off (HOHO)" bus service (helpline)+91 11 4094 0000. A fleet of air-conditioned low-

floored buses follows a pre-defined set of stops around the city and passengers can hop off the bus, see the place at

one's own convenience and hop on the next bus. The service runs on a 30-minute interval and covers important

monuments, memorials, museums and shopping places in the city. Each bus is staffed with a knowledgeable English-

speaking guide. The ticket costs Rs 300 and is valid for 1 day. The service does not operate on Mondays.

The Public Travel in Ahmadabad is also very well connected throughout the city. There are special corridors for the

public Buses called BRT (Bus Rapid Transit). Even Auto-rickshaws are very easily available.

Personal Belongings

Always be aware of your belongings in busy places and when getting off a bus or train, taxi, etc. Please keep your passport, air/train tickets, money and other expensive items in a safe place all the time. The Country Coordinator can also help.

Please do not wear expensive jewelry in public places or carry any items that express wealth. If you're not sure what to do – phone any one of the coordinators for assistance.

Loss of Passport/Valuable documents

It is very difficult to retrieve a lost passport or other valuable documents. With little spare time at your disposal, it can be a harrowing experience getting a duplicate passport. Take special care of your valuable documents, tickets and passport especially, while traveling in a crowded train/bus etc.

Application for Duplicate Passport

In case you lose your passport here are some tips to apply for a duplicate one:

Please immediately inform the nearest police station, obtain a copy of the FIR (First Information Report), and inform your Embassy. Your application for a duplicate passport should contain:

Application of lost passport; Copy of the FIR; Affidavits; Photocopy of lost passport if available and a few copies of your passport size photograph and the prescribed fees.

Exit Visa

Anyone who is issued a replacement passport must go to the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) to receive an exit visa. This exit visa allows the traveller a specified period (usually a few days) to leave the country legally. Please note that without an exit stamp in your passports, Indian authorities will not allow you to leave the country.

Money

Indian money is referred to as rupees and written as such Rs 100 (i.e. 100 rupees). Coins come in 1, 2 , 5 and 10 rupees. Notes come in 10, 20,50,100, 500 and 1000-rupee denominations.

Save your change (coins and notes in small denominations), for long journeys – this comes handy in buying tea/coffee and snacks. Usually fruit sellers, water vendors, etc., do not have change for Rs 500 or 1000 notes. When changing or receiving change, check for split, torn or taped notes. Most places will refuse to take damaged notes. Always try to pay in rupees rather than in US$.


Changing Currency

The current exchange rate at the time of writing is a little above Rs 52 to a US $. There are several foreign exchange (moneychangers) places to exchange. State Bank of India, Thomas Cook, American Express, Citibank, HSBC and International Banks are more reliable though their rates may be slightly less than smaller operations. Be sure to ask about commissions that are deducted from the converted sum. At the banks, ask for the 'foreign exchange section'. ATM cards can only be used in the major cities and the use of credit cards is growing but still limited. Do not expect to pay via credit card in budget type accommodations and small restaurants and hotels.

Regardless of where you change your money, you will probably receive a huge pile of stapled notes. This staple is difficult to remove so do ask the teller to remove it for you. Also, count your money or ask them to put it through a counting machine so that you can check that you have the correct amount.

Stay away from 'black market' moneychangers. The rate may be attractive but you will lose in the end. It is also illegal.

Here are some of the trusted places where you can change your currency:

D'Pauls Store in INA Market; ICICI Bank – any branch in India;

American Express, Hamilton House, Connaught Circus

Citibank, Connaught Place, South Extension Part I or any branch in India

HSBC Bank, South Extension Part I or any branch

Frontline Forex Pvt Ltd., 78-79 Scindia House, Connaught Place

ATMs

Citibank – in GK II, South extension Pat I, Nehru Place and Connaught Place

ICICI Bank ATMs are in New Friends Colony, Defence Colony, Green Park and Near ISI Opp. Saibaba Mandir, HSBC Bank South Extension Part I

SBI ATMs are in Connaught Place, Lajpat Nagar, AIIMS, Green Park and South Extension Part II

There are ATM's everywhere that we will be visiting.

• In Dehradun, ATM's are there in the city. There are no ATM's at or near the National Park.

• There are 2 ATM's in Dahanu.

Communications

Phone

You can make telephone calls from reputable hotels or the most popular place is the small businesses that advertise STD/ISD (usually in yellow and black) signs. Ensure that the call is computerized. International calls usually cost Rs 4-9 per minute. Making international calls from big hotels is costlier than the telephone booths. You can also buy a prepaid card, which is cheaper.

To dial out you need to dial 00 (international access code from India) + Country code (of the country you are calling) + Area code + Local Number. To call:

USA and Canada: 00 1 + Area Code + Local Number

New Zealand: 00 64 + Area Code + Local Number

UK = 00 44 + Area Code + Local Number

Local calls usually costs Rs 1-3 for every 3 minutes

International calling cards can also be used in the STD/ISD booths but be prepared to pay a small fee. Internet telephony is becoming quite popular now. Some internet cafes will have this facility and may charge you Rs. 3 to 9 per minute.


Postal Services

Indian Postal services are slow but very reliable. Often, to mail a package, the system can be frustrating and, in some areas, can take several hours. Do not send expensive items by post. Check with local coordinators. 'Speedpost' is a more efficient way to send mail. It's express, tracked and usually ensures that the recipient receives your mail. The cost for sending a packet to the US is Rs. 450 and up. Registered post is cheaper than Speedpost but can take more than 10 days for a destination in the US compared to 3-4 working days for the latter. To post a parcel, remember that you need to get the packet stitched in cloth first by a tailor and obtain a wax seal. Overseas aerogrammes (up to 20 grams) are Rs 10 and are very reliable. Sending a picture postcard will cost around Rs. 20. Be aware of the different queues in larger post offices.

Courier Services

International courier services are also available in major cities of India. You can always send your documents and parcels through DHL, UPS or Blue Dart (the Indian counterpart of FedEx). In case, you have to send huge packets please get in touch with coordinators for help.

E-Mail and Internet

E-mail and Internet facilities are available all over the country – even in remote places. Rates range from Rs 10 – 20 per hour in Delhi. It may cost you up-to Rs 5-10 to print a page. Look around for cheaper places if you have the time. There are many internet cafes in the market behind Indian Social Institute as well as in South Extension part I and II.

Travel Agent (Air travel)

Train Tickets: DPT Travels: Mr. Deviram/Tejpal Phone: 26713575/76 [email protected]

Air tickets: Sharon Travels, Mr. Thomas Mobile: 9810144307

Health Issues

PLEASE CONTACT LOCAL COORDINATORS IF YOU NEED TO GO TO A HOSPITAL OR A DOCTOR

Drinking Water and Related Issues

Always carry your water bottle with you. During your entire stay in India, we will try to provide you with bottled mineral water except in remote villages where you will be provided boiled water. Drinking water at home-stays is safe. Please do not drink water from street side pumps.

Illness and Treatment

Important: In case you are suffering from any illness, do not keep it to yourselves. Do not start treating it yourself. Please talk to any of the coordinators and they will discuss options with you and, if necessary, take you to a doctor or a hospital for proper treatment.

There are allopathic, homeopathic as well as ayurvedic doctors all over India. The program works with a panel in every area that we go to. Please consult one of the country team members. It is easy to keep healthy in India if you're aware of what you eat and where you eat and are conscious of the hygienic conditions. Ask if you have doubts. At the first signs of digestive discomfort, please inform us.

Diarrhea is a very common illness in India. It is curable. If you have diarrhea, the most important thing is to ensure that you do not get dehydrated. Always keep your water intake more than usual. Please be warned that when you have diarrhea or vomiting and are also taking antibiotics, contraceptive pills may no longer work. You will have to take extra precautions.

Most medical facilities are aware of HIV AIDS and the use of clean syringes. Please ensure that the syringe is opened in front of you from a new packet. If you haven't seen it come out of a packet, request for another one and say that you will pay for both if they make a fuss.


Prescribed drugs are available over the counter in medical stores. If you need any extra doses and know what drug it is, you can get it from most medical stores. Public toilets are often not well maintained. Please take appropriate precautions. Treat all cuts and bites as serious no matter how small they are. You should apply antiseptic cream and clean them often. If they are infected you may need to see a doctor.

Air Pollution

Pollution in the cities can cause your eyes to itch and lead to a smoker's cough even if you have never smoked. Always carry a handkerchief to place over your mouth and nose during peak traffic periods. If additionally concerned you can buy nose masks at medical stores.

The Common Flu:

The common flu can be serious. Consult a doctor, rest, drink plenty of fluids. (Please do not panic).

Malaria

Persons who are traveling to malaria risk areas can almost always prevent being infected by taking an effective antimalarial drug and follow comprehensive measures to prevent mosquito bites.

Exposure to mosquito bites

If you are frequently outdoors between dusk and dawn, you are at greater risk.

Preventive measures

Individual measures, such as taking an effective antimalarial drug and preventing mosquito bites, are the most important factors in minimizing risk. You can greatly reduce the risk of malaria by following recommended precautions. It is better to 'cover up' in the evenings, and apply insect repellents. Odomos is one of the most widely used mosquito repellant cream in India. It is safe and available at medical shops and big stores. Bed nets should also be used at night. Those who are taking malaria prophylactic tablets, please continue your dose as prescribed by your physician.

Monthly Cycle

Women should note that because of changing climate or from travelling, a lot you can miss your cycle or it can become erratic. Thrush can be common, so try to wear cotton underwear in hot places.

Sunburn

Sunburn is also common especially at the beach or even trekking in the mountains. Wear sunscreen when out in hot places even though it is winter season.

Cultural Sensitivity- Do's and Don'ts

Please don't wear skimpy clothing especially tank tops in public or in villages and temples. Shoulders, chest and legs need to be covered.

Don't wear your shoes inside temples. You may also need to remove any leather goods (belts, wallets etc) before entering a temple. Some temples may be out of bounds for foreigners. Ask your hosts where to leave your shoes. Ask your host parents whether you can wear shoes inside the house.

Please ask people whether it's okay to take their photographs. Cameras are usually not allowed in temples. Don't encourage beggars by giving them money, it is much better to offer them food. Sometimes beggars are part of an organized gang and they just carry someone else's child to beg!

Always clean up the toilet before leaving. Sanitary pads and tampons are definitely not to be flushed into the toilet. Please ask where they should be disposed. Do have your shower/bath regularly.

It is advised not to consume alcohol or drugs at your home stay. Respect their environment. Ask if you can smoke if you need to.


Please don't get bothered when your space is invaded in a public place like a restaurant or a park. We have a very fluid understanding of 'public space' - it does not belong to anyone and no one has a right over it. This does not mean that Indians do not have a sense of space. In villages, there are defined areas of privacy. Please do not use their fields or stare at people working in the fields. Do ask your hosts where you are allowed to walk, sit etc.

Showing affection in public between couples is still quite rare. You will find males holding hands with other males and females walking with their hands interlocked (not necessarily a sign of a gay relationship).

Do be a responsible student and try to support small local businesses. Also remember that everything you buy will produce some type of garbage – so be aware of the types of products you buy.

Do ask if it is okay to enter the kitchen area.

Some differences

An Indian 'bath' is really a bucket of water with a mug to pour water over you.

There are special queues for 'ladies' for railway tickets and special seats for 'ladies' on trains and buses (usually in the front). Do ask for these if you feel the need.

To judge a popular eating place, observe how many locals are eating there If it's full the food is likely to be fresh.

Visiting historical monuments now costs money, so do not be alarmed if you get charged 100% more than the locals for visiting a historical monument.

Bargaining is common in India. If you're buying anything at least start your rate at half the price of what they are asking. Some shopkeepers have a bad name for ripping off tourists, so be careful.

People will no doubt ask you what your house is like, how much do you earn etc., What an average American earns is about twenty times an average Indian. Obviously, costs there are higher than here – so it's all relative. Also, do give a balanced view.

If you promise to send photos please ensure that, you do so. People look forward to receiving them.

People will also request goods from you – it is up to you how you deal with it. It is best not to encourage and give false promises.

If you are traveling overnight on a train always book the 'upper berths' (especially women). It is safer.

If you get into any trouble – often the police cannot to be entirely trusted, as some of them may want payment for action on their part. Please telephone one of the emergency contact persons.

Alcohol and Drugs

Throughout the India program, we follow a no-alcohol policy. The students are advised to stay away from alcohol during the entire program in India. Gujarat is a dry state and it is illegal to consume alcohol or even carry it into the state.

Note that drugs may be readily available in India but they can also be laced with heroin or opium. Sometimes it is a set up where someone sells you drugs and the police know and you end up in jail. Do not indulge in drugs in India – the sentence is jail for life. Be warned.

Food

In Delhi, Ahemdabad, and Dahanu you will find supermarkets filled with Indian and foreign goods. (Please ask your host families/local coordinators about locations). Local grocery shops sell bread, milk, cheese, crisps, packaged snacks and toiletries. The Indian diet ranges from being pure vegetarian (no animal fats or animal by-products) to the meat lover's delight. Spices are generously used and there is a staggering diversity of variations to create one of the greatest cuisines in the world. In these cities, you will also find a wide selection of international food -- Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese and McDonalds! A meal at a simple restaurant should cost less than Rs. 80 (Rs 30 to Rs 50 per dish). Several expensive restaurants and pubs have a cover charge: Rs. 200-500 per person.

Tipping is common in restaurants and local eating-places. You may tip up to 10% of you bill.


Thalis are a great value for money because you get a whole variety – vegetables, chappatis, dal, curd, papads, pickles and a huge pile of rice for just Rs 50-150 per thali.

Green salads served at the roadside restaurants or dhabas may not be washed or may be exposed to flies. Ensure that your salad is fresh and washed in safe water.

Some snacks

Samosa Pastry filled with mashed or diced potatoes usually served with chutney or chickpeas

Chola puri Deep-fried bread (puri) with Chola (chick pea curry)

Roti channa Same as above except the roti is cooked on a hot plate

Chai A true essential – tea boiled with milk and sometimes with spices and loads of

sugar – the energy boost you need. In most places, you can request it without milk or sugar.

Aaloo tikki Potato cakes deep-fried (like potato fritters) served with a hot spicy sauce Bhel puriNibbles made from crunchy pulses, spices and chutney

Masala dosa Thin crispy pancakes made from fermented rice flour and optionally filled with spicy potatoes, mashed or diced, (masala). Usually served with sambar (lentils with a southern Indian mixture of spices) and coconut chutney

Daal Staple food with rice (chawal). A lentil based soup with a blend of spices.

Few places in Delhi for Deserts/Food:

Ice cream: Throughout the city, there are ice cream parlors in most of the main markets. You will find ice cream hawkers on the road from time to time. A good Indian brand of Ice cream to try would be 'Mother Dairy'.

Haagen Dazs has an outlet in Select City Walk Mall, Saket.

Gelato Italiano in New Friends Colony Market and Greater Kailash Part 1

Baskin n Robbins: Defence colony, Connaught Place, Greater Kailash Part 1

Cocoberry (frozen Yogurt) : Green Park Market, Greater Kailash Part 1, Defence Colony.

Pizza:

Dominoes Pizza: Green Park Market, Greater Kailash Part 2,Connaught place.Pizza hut: Greater Kailash Part 1, Connaught place.Papa John pizza: Connaught place.

Some Hindi words to help order food

Aloo – potato Sabzi – vegetables

Chappati – Indian bread (like pita bread) Naan – Chappati made in a clay oven

Pulao – rice cooked with vegetables and spices Chawal – rice

Biryani – similar to Pulao but a larger range of Bhindi – Lady finger (okra)

meat/vegetables and spices

(Chicken Biryani/Vegetable Biryani

/Mutton Biryani etc.)

Baigan – eggplants Palak – Spinach

Mattar – peas Gobhi – cabbage

Phool-gobhi – cauliflower Channa – chickpeas

Tomato sauce – ketchup Paneer – cottage cheese

Dahi – Curd/yogurt Chips – potato wedges or french fries

Cucumber raita – cucumber mixed with yogurt Papadoms – crispy snacks like crisps

Chini – sugar Doodh – milk


Language

In all major cities in India, you should have no problems communicating in English. However, here are a few phrases in HINDI that may assist you at your home stays and on the street. It is written as pronounced and if you need any further assistance do ask your hosts or local coordinators for proper pronunciation or more phrases and words.

Namaste: Hello

Mera naam ________ hai: My name is ___________

Aap ka naam kya hai? : What is your name?

Aap kaise hai?: How are you? Mein teek hun: I am fine

Kya kar rahe ho?: What are you doing?

Kyon: Why? Kahan?: Where? Kitna hai: How much?

Kahan jaa rahe ho?: Where are you going?

Mein _______ ja raha hun: I am going to ________________

Meharbani se kya muje _______ milega: Please may I have ________________

Dhanyavaad/Shukriya: Thank you

Bas, bas – bahut hogaya: Enough, enough – it's too much! (Especially for food)

Yahan rukhiye: Please Stop here (for autos and taxis ) Jaldi: quickly

Seeda: Straight Istaraf: this way Ustaraf: that way

Baiyen: Left Dahine: Right Aagey: in front peechey: behind

Mujhe ______ jaana hai: I want to go to ________ Mujhe ________ chahiye: I want _________

_________kahan hai?: Where is the ___________?

Jao: Go away Ha: Yes Nahi: No Achha: OK

Nahin Chahiye: I don't want it

Mein Police ko bulaoonga: I will call the police

Chup raho: Shut up

Aaj: today Kal: yesterday (the word kal is also used for tomorrow)

Mera madat ki jiye: Help me Chota: small Bara: big

budmaash: naughty Mujhe mat chhoowo: Don't touch me

Mujhe doctor ke paas leh chalo: Take me to a doctor

Mujhe jaldi doctor ke paas leh chalo?: Take me to a doctor quickly

Mein bimaar hun: I am sick Mujhe bukaar hai: I have fever

Mera sir dukh raha hai: I have a headache Khana kahan milta hai?: Where do I find food?

____ kahan milta hai?: Where do I find ________?

Khana bahoot achaa hai: The food is very good Bahoot achaa: very good

Aap kya karte hai?: What do you do?


Dahanu

Map of Dahanu


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