RC-30/16 Solan-RUCHI Food Security SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE 26/09 – 09/10

RC-36/16 Solan-RUCHI Food Security SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE 07/11 – 20/11

Location: Ruchi campus is located near Bandh village. It is 30 km from Kalka and 60 km from Chandigarh. Bandh village is small located in interior mountainous area and the volunteers will have a unique opportunity to live with nature in a peaceful environment. RUCHI campus is one km. from the village.

Work: We have recently established an organic farm for demonstration purpose where we demonstrate sustainable organic farming in our aim to promote good agriculture practices. Volunteers will work closely with our horticulture specialist and practice organic farming. In our farm we grow fruits like Guava, Mango and Amla with onion and ginger, during this time they get ripe and are ready to be harvested.

Volunteers will assist in harvest and post harvest process which include fruit picking, sorting, grading, packing and taking to local markets. Planting other exotic species will also be undertaken.

Requirements: Interest in agriculture/horticulture, fitness and High motivation.

Accommodation: Volunteers will live in the RUCHI campus. All basic amenities will be available with library facilities. Asian squat type toilet and English WC will be available. Vegetarian food will be served. A cook will be there but volunteers are expected to help him and occasionally cook their own meals. Self-management is required. Meantime volunteer can learn Indian cuisine (cooking). Sleeping bag is required.

Leisure time:Self organized city tours and excursions.Old Sikh and Hindu temples in the near vicinity can be visited. Nearby Kasauli town is another hill station as a tourist attraction.A visit to Shimla will offer an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains.

International Terminal: New Delhi (320 Kms); Domestic Terminal: Chandigarh (70 kms)

Nearest railway station: Kalka (30 kms) Participation Fee: Euro 200

Theme: Maharaja Culture/Com. Dev. – Jodhpur

RC-32/16 Rajasthan-Jodhpur Maharaja (real Indian) Culture ENV/KIDS/RENO 17/10 - 30/10

RC-34/16 Rajasthan-Jodhpur Maharaja (real Indian) Culture ENV/KIDS/RENO 24/10 - 06/11

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