Democracy Festival – Indian School of Democracy
Early bird deadline on 15th July | Final Deadline 30th July 23 | Mark the dates: 2nd and 3rd Sept 2023 | Location: India Habitat Center, New Delhi | Number of Seats: 350
Indian School of Democracy is a non partisan organization, to nurture principled political leaders & help youth get into politics through our programs
Democracy Festival
As India marks its 76th Independence year and ISD completes 5 years of serving democracy, we invite you to our first Democracy Festival, on
2nd & 3rd of September 2023 in New Delhi.
Through dialogue, debates, discussions, exhibitions, music, showcases and various conversations we explore where we are on the path of realizing the dream of democracy that our founding mothers and fathers imagined as India gained its freedom.
We will have senior politicians across the political spectrum, and important stakeholders from the political and social ecosystem all on one platform to talk about what Democracy is and what it needs to be.
Come join us and contribute to building our vision 2047 of how we imagine the Indian democracy shaping
Join us in this grand celebration to engage in exciting debates, exhibitions, networking spaces, cultural performances and super fun activities surrounding politics.
Open to all politics enthusiasts including political leaders, elected representatives, CSOs and political consultancies.
Speakers include Chief Ministers, Union Ministers, Key Political Figures, Grassroots Leaders, Civil Society Orgs, Media Personalities.
Register now: www.indianschoolofdemocracy.org/df
Why Attend this Event?
Attend If:
You care about how India evolves as a democracy over the next 25 years
You are a politician of the future and want to engage with the politics of the future
You care, about equal representation and want to build an inclusive political platform
You believe that politics is an avenue of service and you want to be a part of principled politicsHighlights
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Senior Politicians and delegates from various national and regional political parties.
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Multi-stakeholder panels with policy experts, CSOs, consultants, legal experts etc.
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Rural, urban grassroots leaders, ISD alumni and partners from across the country
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Networking events with politicians, party members, position holders, student politicians etc.
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Courageous and candid political conversations
- Art, Music, Theatre
Speakers and Invitees
- Inauguration by a constitutional position holder.
- Two keynote speakers at the Chief Minister/Union Minister level.
- Acclaimed grassroots politicians at the Sarpanch and Councilor level
- Approximately 15-20 politicians from different fields.
- Experts from active citizenship organizations, Think Tanks, Media Houses, national parties, prominent regional political parties, and the Election Commission
Who is this event for ?
The Democracy Festival welcomes individuals who are passionate about politics, governance, and democracy. This will be a 2-day closed event with limited entries, so please register soon! The event offers a platform for learning, networking, and exchanging ideas on principled politics and shaping India’s future.
- Elected representatives (local, state, national)
- Party position holders and public leaders
- Student Politicians and youth leaders.
- Media Professionals
- Judicial or legal activists
- Civil Society Organizations
- Movement Leaders
- Academics and Researchers of Politics
- Political Consultants
Applications and Tickets
Only 350 selected participants would be invited to attend this two-day event. The contribution required for attending the event is as follows and covers 2-day attendance and meals (except breakfasts) during the 2 days. However, accommodation or travel expenses are NOT included. Certificate of Participation will also be awarded to participants who attend events on both days.
Free Entry For All Women and Trans gender applicants
Financial Support
We are able to offer financial support to Women participants only. Women, who cannot afford to attend the event otherwise can apply for financial assistance. 50 participants would be granted financial support, and the results of this aid will be announced on a rolling basis. This assistance would include Stay, food and a small travel allowance
Partners & Sponsors
Democracy Festival welcomes partnerships and sponsorships from like-minded organizations
