Community Organizing
Developing experience in working with local communities, identifying issues and organizing community-level activities.
Women • Leadership • Public Participation
Understanding the Indira Fellowship
An informational overview of the Indira Fellowship, a program associated with grassroots women's leadership and participation in public and political life in India.
350
Fellows reported
28
States represented
4,300
Shakti Clubs reported
31,000
Club members reported
Leadership and grassroots participation
About the Initiative
What is the Indira Fellowship?
Public information about the program describes the Indira Fellowship as a political fellowship created for women interested in grassroots leadership and participation in political and civic processes.
Grassroots Leadership
Engagement with communities and local issues.
Engagement with communities and local issues.
Leadership Development
Training and experience related to public leadership.
Training and experience related to public leadership.
Women's Representation
Focus on increasing women's participation in decision-making institutions.
Focus on increasing women's participation in decision-making institutions.
The first publicly documented cohort began in October 2023, with 180 participants selected from 2,895 applicants.
Fellowship Focus
Areas of Learning and Participation
Publicly available program descriptions highlight community organizing, leadership development, campaigns and participation in democratic processes.
Leadership Development
Building communication, organizational and leadership skills relevant to participation in public life.
Campaign Experience
Exposure to the organization and implementation of public outreach and political activities.
Public Communication
Developing skills related to communicating community concerns and participating in public discussions.
Local Engagement
Working within villages, neighborhoods, towns and other communities to understand local priorities.
Representation
Exploring questions surrounding women's representation in governance and decision-making.
Fellowship Journey
A Grassroots Leadership Experience
The exact structure can differ by cohort. Public descriptions of the fellowship indicate a combination of learning, organizing and practical participation.
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Orientation
Introduction to fellowship objectives, community engagement and organizational responsibilities.
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Learning
Development of communication, organizing, leadership and public participation skills.
03
Field Engagement
Community-level activities and practical experience working with citizens and local groups.
04
Leadership
Applying fellowship experience in longer-term public, social or political leadership activities.
Published Fellowship Records
Examples of Fellows
The names below are examples publicly listed on the fellowship's published fellow page.
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Kalavati Devi
Bokaro, Jharkhand
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Namrata Mukherjee
Howrah, West Bengal
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Ayesha Aslam Khan
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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Priti Manjhi
Gaurella, Chhattisgarh
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Ashlesha Sudhir
Yavatmal, Maharashtra
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Subadra Devi
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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Vijaya Durdhawale
Nashik, Maharashtra
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Monika Marandi
Simdega, Jharkhand
Information
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indira Fellowship?
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Public descriptions identify it as a political
fellowship focused on developing grassroots
women leaders and increasing women's
participation in public and political life.
When did the first cohort begin?
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The published fellows page states that the
first cohort began on October 1, 2023 and
ran from October 2023 to July 2024.
How many people joined the first cohort?
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According to the publicly available fellowship
page, 2,895 people applied and 180 were
selected for the first batch.
Where can current official information be found?
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Current public information about Indira Fellowship
is available through the Shakti Abhiyan website.
Availability and program details can change, so
visitors should verify current information directly
from the organization.
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