Applications are invited for the 9 Months – The Good Politician (TGP) Program 2023 by the Indian School of Democracy (ISD), New Delhi.
About ISD
Indian School of Democracy is a non-partisan organization that conducts programs for aspiring, grassroots political leaders. They want to nurture principled leaders, with moral courage and imagination, to achieve sarvodaya.
About the Program
The Good Politician is a unique 9-month experiential program that invites 30 emerging grassroots leaders to embark on a political journey together. This experience will build political skills, a community of future politicians, and the moral courage and imagination to lead political change across India.
Eligibility
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum 12th standard pass.
- Ages 25 – 40 years (exceptional candidates outside the bracket can be considered).
- Fluency in Hindi or English.
- Stable source of financial sustenance.
Other Criteria
ISD, New Delhi looking to find the seeds of political leadership from across the country in young leaders who:
- Are planning to contest elections at a village or city level in near future,
- Are already serving in their field (party workers, student politicians, ex/current elected leaders, political action groups etc.),
- Have a strong commitment to serve all,
- Have deep local political knowledge.
Program Details
- Three in-person residentials for 6 weeks in total
2 weeks – March 17-31, 2023 (in Delhi and UP)
2 weeks – July 2023 (in Maharashtra)
2 weeks – December 2023 (in Kerala and Tamilnadu) - Rest of the time is field time spent in their own field/constituency
- Online classes every week
- Residential immersion in the different parts of India
- Alumni support for 5-10 years
How to Apply?
Interested participants can apply for the program through this link.
Application Deadline
December 25, 2022.
Click here for the official notification
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