Subsequent to the inaugural Workshop on Rubanisation on the 24th of September, we have been on the look out for suitable areas to implement our pilot Ruban Settlements as well as to network with leaders and experts in the 4 areas of opportunity as we have identified for our Social Entrepreneurship Program especially targeted at youth, but open to all ages.
In this regard, I'm happy to share that we have made good inroads in our engagements in Safdarjung Development Association/Hauz Khas and in Model Town Civil Lines Area. We are in parallel exploring outer areas in Uttaranchal and in the Braj Region. However, considering the logistical and intellectual issues, I believe that it is of strategic importance that we focus first on creating a nodal Ruban Settlement within Delhi Region.
In this regard, I'm happy to share that we have made good inroads in our engagements in Safdarjung Development Association/Hauz Khas and in Model Town Civil Lines Area. We are in parallel exploring outer areas in Uttaranchal and in the Braj Region. However, considering the logistical and intellectual issues, I believe that it is of strategic importance that we focus first on creating a nodal Ruban Settlement within Delhi Region.
In SDA, we met with the President of the RWA Ms. Madhu Bala, eminent residents and office bearers as well as other stakeholders such as NGOs - Navjyoti Foundation, Dhyan Foundation and Divya Jyoti Jagriti Sansthan. We also were introduced to Kiran Walia, Minister for Health and Family Welfare, who was a special guest at the Dussehra celebrations at SDA park where we were also invited to share about Rubanisation and a play called as Ruban Ramayana - Ancient Ramayana in a Modern Idiom on the 6th of October. Later in the evening, we will be meeting Mr. Sanjeev Gupta, Architect and SDA resident, as also referred to us by Madhu Bala ji, President SDA RWA. Our presentation was roundly appreciated and applauded by a gathering of about 2000 residents.
In Model Town, we met with the Councillor Mr. Raj Khurana, and on his reference, will be meeting Area in-charge for Derawala area Mr. Surendra Gupta. We have also surveyed the area where there are big parks and other land available for urban farming and arts & crafts workplaces, which will be closely located.
In tandem, I would like to request for your support as anchors/key advisors for each of the areas as follows. In due course, I shall also seek your advice and support to form the RIF Board at the National level in India and for raising funds. So far, we have received a fairly good response to our initiatives, which we need to further engage and consolidate as funding support for our programs and organisational expenses. In my experience so far, we have to particularly cater to the needs of our younger members and volunteers. :
Dr. Aseem Srivastava - Ecological Awareness and Eco-friendly Practices, Int'l experiences and insights on youth and culture
Sunny Narang - Arts & Crafts ( Sachindra Nath Jha - artist/painter, Alka Vikash - singer/performer)
Shubho Sengupta - Social Media
Dr. Madhu Khanna - Cultural Heritage
Kumar Saurabh - Lifeskills Training
Chandra Vikash - Efficient & Eco-friendly Transportation
Ajay Mahajan - Urban Farming ( Request Sunny to fwd this mail to him and keep us copied)
Katyayini Kabir Kakar - Outreach Program - Rubanite Mobilizer and Volunteers
*Applications will be called in each of these areas for the training program. Candidates can also pay in full or partially for the Workshop thru’ specified hours of Community Service.
** Any changes will be updated by 18th October.
Katyayini Kabir Kakar - Outreach Program - Rubanite Mobilizer and Volunteers
Areas of Opportunity
1. Food, Health and Nutrition
a. Urban Farming – local land, local kitchen waste, local water, local skills and hands, local supervision
b. Cooking & Food Processing
c. Retailing – Food Stalls/Home Delivery
2. Efficient & Eco-friendly Transport Service
a. Short-term and Feeder trips
b. User-friendly Car Pooling
3. Arts & Crafts
a. For interior decoration and utility
b. Outdoor theme parks and street furniture
4. Social Media
a. Digital Media – Facebook, Google, Blogs etc.
b. Local Media – Ruban Community News &
Prospective Sites
1. Safdarjung Development Area/ Hauz Khas – Focused as a Nodal Ruban Settlement – Research & Knowledge Center
2. Model Town/ Civil Lines – Focused as Resource Base Ruban Settlement -Training and Production Center
Program
Sl. No. | Activity | Duration / Commencing from (tentative)** |
1. | “Learn & Earn” in the 4 areas + Life Skills Training Workshops – 6 weeks duration* | 1st Batch: 8 weeks / 30th Oct.’11 – 30th Dec.’11 |
2. | Social Entrepreneur Selection & Support | 5th Jan.’12 |
3. | Outreach & Fund Raising Campaign | Ongoing |
4. | Ruban Settlement – Stakeholders Workshop / Formation of Ruban Settlement Society and Ruban Council in each area | 22nd Oct. ‘11/24th Oct. |
5. | Ruban Settlement – Detailed Project Report Development | 2 months/ 15th Nov. ‘11– 15thJanuary ‘12 |
*Applications will be called in each of these areas for the training program. Candidates can also pay in full or partially for the Workshop thru’ specified hours of Community Service.
** Any changes will be updated by 18th October.
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