1. From: Nitin Paranjape <sakhanitin@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, May 23, 2012
Subject: Pl circulate - Swaraj University Orientation Programme in Nashik on 2nd & 3rd June
Dear friends,
Greetings from Nashik!
I am writing you because we need your help with getting the word out to youth and families about Swaraj
University learning process. You have been a strong promoter of innovative initiatives in education. Swaraj
University is a bold effort to challenge and bring change to the higher education scenario, which can only grow
and spread with your support.
Here is the website for swaraj university - www.swarajuniversity.org
I would appreciate it if you could pls have a look at it and let me know if you have any questions.
There is a strong focus on sustainability and green entrepreneurship as well as on healthy personal lifestyle
choices and community activism in the program. Each person self-designs their own learning program and there
is a strong focus on unlearning and co-learning.
We are currently accepting new admissions for the next batch starting in July, 2012. We have had a very good
experience with the first batch. Several khoji students have already received job offers or are starting their own
enterprises. Several have been earning+ learning in their second year and several are experimenting with
different facets of the gift culture. For example-
- Jayesh has started Banyan Roots organic store in Udaipur;
- Gyan is working as documentary film maker with 'Ekta Parishad' social movement;
- Vikas is working on naturopathy and pranic healing.
-Sakhi has started the Prem-Patra project to promote slow communication and the ancient art of letter-writing.
- Rahul is writing and sharing his experiences in development journals.
Regarding the process of selecting the third batch of Khojis beginning in July at Tapovan Ashram near
Udaipur to create awareness about the learning course we are organising an Orientation programme in Nashik
from 2nd June to 3rd June. The orientation meet helps those interested in joining about the learning process and
other details of Swaraj University.We can also schedule a 1-day workshop in your area if there is a group of
youth interested in knowing more.
I request that pls share this with dynamic and mature youth whom you know who are searching for a different
path. It would be great if you could recommend and nominate 1-2 youth from your communities for our
transformative learning course at the Swaraj University. Ideally in the 20-27 age range but older and younger
are also welcome.
I can call you to discuss further if that helps- pls let me know. Details of the orientation is given below.
With deep gratitude,
Nitin Paranjape (9422702353)
About Orientation meet:
Orientation meet is a two-day event which will give you a glimpse into
the life of Swaraj University in form of activities, games and
sessions intertwining the 4 main principles of Swaraj University:
Self-design learning, Sustainable living, Healthy Living, and Social
Justice. Further, there will be enough time for questioning regarding
Swaraj University.
Note: There is no registration fees for attending orientation meet.

2. The food and the stay during the meet would be looked after. You can
bring along your parents or friends who would be interested to know
more about Swaraj University. Kindly let us know if you bring anyone
along. Also, kindly let us know the date and time of arrival and
departure.
Arrival Information:
When:
• You are expected to arrive at the venue latest by 9:00 am on 2nd June, 2012.
• If you are arriving a day before i.e., on 1st June evening, kindly
let us know before so that proper arrangements can be made for you to
stay.
Where:
Nirmal Gram, Near Gangapur Village, Nashik (Contact no: Mukta – 9405177106)
Direction from the Train Station:
Get down at Nasik Road railway station. Just outside the
station is bus stand. Ask for the bus to Panchvati and get down at
Ashok Stambh. From Ashok stambh, you’ll get a share-auto towards
Gangapur Gaon, which would drop you to Nirmal Gram. It should cost you
not more than Rs. 20
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