Nature of the trip :
- Outing with a cause
- Recreation with an intention
Mission :
To build up an urban level team to work towards GRAM VIKAS (rural development)
Vision :
No more farmer – suicide, No more animal – slaughter
Prosperity of countryside by :
- Zero Cost Organic farming
- Cow-based village economy
- Rain water harvesting
Objectives of the trip :
- Overview of the work already done by the Gram Vikas team installation of gobar gas plants, plantations, training of farmers, water harvesting, cow rearing etc.
- Awareness of rural conditions with the objective of rural-development in mind
- Befriending the rural folk
- Understanding their situations by empathizing with them.
Dos
- Explore the rural scenario
- Mingle with the rural folk, being sensitive about their comfort level
- Try to understand about their life
- Jot down points of relevance for the cause
- Enjoy the sanctity of countryside
- Dress up as simply as possible
- Carry a spoon, fork, personal water bottle,
steel glass, jute carry bag, a dish
- Carry an extra cloth bag for garbage disposal
- Strictly follow the Don’ts
Don’ts
- Make no promises
- Make no commitments
- Do not carry any sort of gifts / eatables for them
- Do not litter around
- Do not carry disposables or plastic bags or Styrofoam cups.
- Do not be overly engaged in selfies and clicks
Activities :
An interactive session is held with the villagers to understand their situation and the results of the initiatives taken by Goseva Parivar through Farmers’ Training, Biogas Plant, Tree Plantation, Rain-water harvesting, Cow-donation etc.
If you wish to join our upcoming Gram Yatra, please call us on (+91) 8100330044
The participants bear the cost of the trip which includes travel and food.
Benefits :
- It is learning experience with fun
- Better understanding about the activities of Goseva Parivar
- Empathy with villages, farmers, Cows and Nature
- Realise the importance of villages in our life.
- Encourages the farmers as they feel connected with the outside world
- Creates bonding amongst the members of Goseva Parivar
Achievement :
More than 600 people have participated so far in such trips.
Next target: To continue such trips and increase the numbers.
How can you help us?
- You can spread the message of Go-Gram Yatra among your contacts
- You can participate in the upcoming Go-Gram Yatra.
- You can share a bhajan or knowledge on Gomata in Go-Gram Yatra.
- You can join us as a volunteer by donating quality time.
- You can write a blog on this topic
- You can share any idea for improvement
