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Join the Navdanya Course in Dehradun

Join the Navdanya Course in Dehradun Navdanya's farm near Dehradun teaches swadeshi economics beside seed banks and demo plots. Neighbour tip Bring a friend who has never visited before; shared first visits help you remember names, routes, and follow-up events you might skip alone. What you can do in Dehradun - Apply for Gandhi and Swadeshi: On Economic Freedom & Self-Reliance, 13–17 November 2026 (Navdanya course page) - Browse other 2026 courses on biodiversity, organic farming, and food democracy (Navdanya 2026 courses) - Walk seed banks and demo plots when course schedules include field sessions - Ask how local farmers integrate swadeshi principles into market tables and seed exchanges How to join Register through Navdanya International forms linked from each course page. Fees, lodging, and visa guidance appear on the course detail sheet. Arrive prepared for farm hours and modest accommodation on or near the campus. When & where Navdanya Biodiversity Farm / Earth University, Dehradun area, Uttarakhand, India. The Gandhi and Swadeshi course runs 13–17 November 2026 on the organiser page; confirm exact campus gate instructions after enrollment. Why it matters in Dehradun Seed and food sovereignty training on a working farm beats slide decks alone. Participants leave with hands-on compost, seed-saving, and economic literacy tied to decolonial land ethics. Bring a notebook; details you capture on site help your block organise a return visit or small solidarity fund drive. Good to know - Do I need farming experience? Courses mix beginners and practitioners; read the prerequisite line on each listing. - Are meals included? Course pages describe farm meals when included; confirm dietary needs on the form. - Can I visit without enrolling? Public open days are rare; respect that the farm is an active training site.
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DehradunFri, Nov 13

Study Swadeshi at the Navdanya Farm

Study Swadeshi at the Navdanya Farm Gandhi and Swadeshi course week at Navdanya starts 13 November 2026 on the Dehradun-area farm campus. What you can do in Dehradun - Complete registration on the Navdanya course page before travel (Gandhi and Swadeshi) - Pack work clothes for field modules and seed-bank visits - Ask facilitators how swadeshi economics map to your home community projects How to join Pay course fees and follow lodging instructions on the enrollment confirmation email. Arrive 13 November 2026 for the opening session (03:30 UTC anchor matches organiser start day in India). When & where Navdanya Biodiversity Farm, Dehradun area (30.3165, 78.0322 approximate campus coordinates). Course runs 13–17 November 2026. Why it matters in Dehradun On-farm study links Gandhi-era self-reliance to living seed sovereignty practice today. On the day Arrive ten minutes early to read house rules at the door and greet a volunteer before seats fill. Good to know - Are visas required? International participants need valid India visas; plan early. - Is Wi-Fi available? Expect modest connectivity; download readings beforehand. Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. Source: Gandhi and Swadeshi - Navdanya Details checked: 2026-10-31.
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Join SWaCH Waste Pickers in Pune

Join SWaCH Waste Pickers in Pune SWaCH worker-owners collect segregated waste across Pune and negotiate fair terms with the city. Neighbour tip Bring a friend who has never visited before; shared first visits help you remember names, routes, and follow-up events you might skip alone. What you can do in Pune - Ask a volunteer what follow-up dates they recommend for newcomers before you leave the site - Read how SWaCH partners with Pune Municipal Corporation for segregated collection (SWaCH cooperative) - Improve home waste separation so dry and wet streams reach pickers safely - Ask your housing society to contract SWaCH services rather than unregistered middlemen - Follow SWaCH news on impact reports and worker rights campaigns on the official site How to join Households join through society agreements or SWaCH outreach listed on swachcoop.com. Recycling Trail tours were under review per the organiser page with no stable public booking URL - contact SWaCH directly before you plan a group visit. Do not treat third-party tour blogs as official signup. When & where SWaCH operates across Pune neighbourhoods served by cooperative routes. Collection times depend on your ward contract; society managers hold local schedules. Why it matters in Pune Formal recognition turns lifetimes of informal recycling into wages, safety gear, and pensions. Cleaner streams at the doorstep mean less injury and more income for the same kilometres walked. Bring a notebook; details you capture on site help your block organise a return visit or small solidarity fund drive. Good to know - Is SWaCH only donation-based? It is a cooperative service with municipal partnerships; fees may appear in society bills. - Can schools visit sorting sites? Ask SWaCH education staff; public Recycling Trail booking was not live on the source page. - What is V-Collect? SWaCH describes periodic collection drives on the site; dates vary by ward campaigns.
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India: Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment)

Community habits for responsible consumption Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment), launched at COP26, promotes mindful consumption across seven themes: water, energy, waste, e-waste, single-use plastics, sustainable food, and healthy lifestyles. Campaigns include Plant 4 Mother tree planting and Clean Coast Safe Sea coastal action. What you can do - Join Eco clubs in schools: over 1.4 million schools participate - Plant trees through Plant 4 Mother and track community totals - Adopt LiFE-aligned product choices as Eco-mark rules expand demand for efficient goods How to participate - Connect with local Mission LiFE coordinators and Eco club networks - Organise neighbourhood clean-ups linked to Clean Coast Safe Sea Why it matters Mission LiFE links individual habits to measurable community outcomes: billions of trees planted through collective action since 2024.
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India: Go Electric campaign

Shift to EVs and efficient electric cooking India's Go Electric campaign promotes electric vehicles and electric cooking, with national targets, charging infrastructure investment, and consumer incentives including reduced taxes and modern efficient ceiling fan distribution. What you can do - Explore EV options and public charging maps in your city - Switch to induction cookstoves where grid power allows: 25–30% cost savings vs traditional methods reported - Join local ride-share or delivery co-ops transitioning fleets to electric How to participate - Use national Go Electric awareness resources and state-level EV policies - Advocate for charging in new buildings as codes require stations Why it matters Go Electric pairs mobility and cooking: two daily energy choices: with infrastructure that makes clean options affordable.
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Switch to organic plots in Odisha

Switch to organic plots in Odisha The Back to Bio programme retrains government advisers and 40,000 smallholders in West Bengal and Odisha to drop costly chemical inputs. What you can do in New Delhi - Follow diversification plots and mushroom huts on the India organic agriculture page - Join farmer field schools on compost, ox teams, and multi-crop beds when local partners announce dates - Link to four new cooperatives and forty urban shops selling direct from small farms How to join Training seats go to registered farmers and government extension staff in the project districts. City readers can buy from listed fair shops when partners publish addresses. Why it matters in New Delhi Debt from agrochemicals drove many families to sell land. Mixed organic plots keep food on the table when one crop fails. Good to know - How many advisers? The page cites 2,000 state advisers training 40,000 farmers. - Project dates? Listed December 2020 to November 2025 with 2026 budget on the facts panel.
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Register for a VIN Kathmandu workcamp

Register for a VIN Kathmandu workcamp Volunteers Initiative Nepal lists workcamps and community projects based in Kathmandu and Jitpur. What you can do in Kathmandu - Choose a project window on the VIN site (Volunteers Initiative Nepal) - Submit the online application with your skills and dates - Prepare for homestay living and shared meals as each project describes How to join Complete the application and wait for Volunteers Initiative Nepal staff to confirm placement details, fees, and orientation dates. When & where Start dates vary by project; coordinators assign you to Gongabu, Jitpur, or partner sites after acceptance. Why it matters in Kathmandu A confirmed workcamp turns travel intent into weeks of shared meals and concrete tasks with neighbours. Good to know - What if my dates change? Contact coordinators early; homestays plan around your arrival. - Is language support provided? Many hosts speak English; learning basic Nepali phrases helps. Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. Source: Volunteers Initiative Nepal Details checked: 2026-10-18.
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Check your bill on Y2 Community Solar

Check your bill on Y2 Community Solar Y2 Community Solar lets New Delhi residents review bills and reserve shares in listed rooftop projects. What you can do in New Delhi - Upload or enter bill data on the community solar page (Y2 Community Solar) - Browse projects that match your discom zone when slots are open - Read how virtual net metering credits may appear on future bills How to join Create an account on the Y2 Solar site, complete the bill check, and follow the reservation steps for a project you select. This is third-party finance; read contracts before you commit money. When & where Applications are online when campaigns are open. Project rooftops are listed per offering inside the New Delhi region. Why it matters in New Delhi A ten-minute bill check can show whether your flat can join an array already planned upstairs. Good to know - Must I invest today? You can stop after the bill review if you only wanted information. - Who maintains panels? Each project page describes operator duties; confirm before you pay. Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. Source: Y2 Community Solar · Delhi solar pathways Details checked: 2026-10-18.
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