FAQs

Does ISD align with any political party?

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No. ISD is an independent entity without any affiliations with any political party or organisation.

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What do you mean by non-partisan?

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As a non-partisan organisation, ISD doesn’t align with any political or ideological school of thought. We hope to be a Sabarmati ashram, which hosts people of different thoughts and perspectives to come together and engage in meaningful dialogue. We are proud of our diversity and accept each of them equally with respect.

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Who runs ISD?

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We are a small team of committed individuals who are working to redefine public leadership. You can find more details on our team page.

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Who are previous participants of this program?

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You can find the 2019 and 2020 cohorts for Democracy Express and She Represents on our alumni page.

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What are the alumni opportunities after this program for me?

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Each of our programs hope to provide an enriching experience. We do not provide any formal placements or internships opportunities. Our alumni have gone on to do a variety of things and their learning and skills from our programs have helped them on their journey. Find their testimonials on the alumni page.

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What alumni support do you provide?

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ISD provides long term support and mentorship to all our participants. As alumni they are connected to the regional and national alumni networks. They receive exclusive access to future conversations with political leaders. There will be annual residentials for alumni as well as need based skill and coaching sessions.

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Who are previous participants of this program?

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You can find the 2019 and 2020 cohorts for Democracy Express and She Represents on our alumni page.

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What are the alumni opportunities after this program for me?

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Each of our programs hope to provide an enriching experience. We do not provide any formal placements or internships opportunities. Our alumni have gone on to do a variety of things and their learning and skills from our programs have helped them on their journey. Find their testimonials on the alumni page.

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What alumni support do you provide?

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ISD provides long term support and mentorship to all our participants. As alumni they are connected to the regional and national alumni networks. They receive exclusive access to future conversations with political leaders. There will be annual residentials for alumni as well as need based skill and coaching sessions.

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Who are previous participants of this program?

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You can find the 2019 and 2020 cohorts for Democracy Express and She Represents on our alumni page.

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What are the alumni opportunities after this program for me?

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Each of our programs hope to provide an enriching experience. We do not provide any formal placements or internships opportunities. Our alumni have gone on to do a variety of things and their learning and skills from our programs have helped them on their journey. Find their testimonials on the alumni page.

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What alumni support do you provide?

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ISD provides long term support and mentorship to all our participants. As alumni they are connected to the regional and national alumni networks. They receive exclusive access to future conversations with political leaders. There will be annual residentials for alumni as well as need based skill and coaching sessions.

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Does ISD align with any political party?

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No. ISD is an independent entity without any affiliations with any political party or organisation.

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What do you mean by non-partisan?

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As a non-partisan organisation, ISD doesn’t align with any political or ideological school of thought. We hope to be a Sabarmati ashram, which hosts people of different thoughts and perspectives to come together and engage in meaningful dialogue. We are proud of our diversity and accept each of them equally with respect.

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Who runs ISD?

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We are a small team of committed individuals who are working to redefine public leadership. You can find more details on our team page.

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