2. Program Objectives
Learn about the core elements of community development practice in real life settings and practice skills associated with development goals such as participation, empowerment and capacity building.
Visit to village communities, meeting strong women and men committed to lasting change
An insight into Indian culture, history and politics and their role in shaping development.
A deeper appreciation for the role engineering and technology play in strengthening communities in India and Australia. 

3. The Group! 16 Participants ranging in age, gender, experience
Student or professional (engineer or nengineer!)
3 facilitators, 2 EWB volunteers currently placed in India

4. Mumbai (Bombay)
Introductions
Orientation

5. Pune Community Development Workshops
Indian Cultural Orientation – political history & structure, caste system, Indian culture & history
Engineering, Appropriate Technology & Development

6. Chennai Introductions to Tamil Nadu
Exnora Green Pamal (EGP) – collection, transport and processing of waste
Educating communities
about waste
management 6

7. Auroville
Appropriate Technology – site visits to local organisations

8. Mahabalipuram
Debriefing & Trip Reflections, Leadership and Change Session

9. Appropriate Technology
Anil Chawda
Mechanical Engineer
Rio Tinto

10. Wind Turbines

11. Biogas Plant

12. Solar Panels

13. Electric Powered Motorbike

14. And many
others….