Is this InDEC or ChalShiksha?

This conference is the 5th InDEC and 2nd ChalShiksha combined. This is the first time that both InDEC and ChalShiksha are being organised together. Since there is a significant overlap in the organising team for both InDEC and ChalShiksha.Organising these as two separate events would split the audience and increase the cost and effort required. 

Can I come only for few days?

It is possible to check-in later than Feb 14th and check-out earlier Feb 18th, however the cost for the residential participant remains the same. 

Who is this conference meant for?

This conference is meant for any one with an interest in education in India.

• InDEC is for schools, colleges, universities, organisations, institutions or communities inside and outside India, which are interested to incorporate democratic structures and culture

• InDEC is for regular schools and alternative education programmes

• InDEC is for homeschooling parents and unschooling communities

• InDEC is for anyone who is interested in democracy as a way of life

• The Democratic Education Conference brings together people from a wide range of education experience to share, reflect and evolve

What if I cannot attend after buying the tickets?

We will follow the following cancellation & refund policy:

• If you cancel on or before January 15, you will get a refund of 90%.

• If you cancel on or before January 30,  you will get a refund of 50%.

• If you cancel after January 30, there will be no refunds.

Can we bring outside food?

For all residential participants, food and accommodation will be  provided at Asia Plateau(the cost is included in the full event participation fee. Both, vegetarian & non-vegetarian food will be served during the stay).

Asia Plateau has a capacity to serve food for 300 participants only - this is reserved for the residential participants. Day participants have to make their own arrangements for food outside the venue, i.e., Asia Plateau.

I live near Panchgani, can I come for a day?

Yes, day passes can be purchased at the venue. The cost of the day passes are as given below:

• Day Pass (18 years & above) (excludes food and accommodation) IN ₹ 500 

• Day Pass (6 – 17 years) (excludes food and accommodation) IN ₹ 200

Is there any discount on the conference cost possible?

Yes, a group discount of 7% for more than 5 people can be availed through the website (www.indecindia.org). This discount is only available for residential participation. Day passes have no discount. 

Who can submit films for the festival?

Visit https://filmfreeway.com/Chalshiksha for information on ChalShiksha or call Sourav at +91 7977589552.

I would like to share my work in the field of education, can I?

Yes. InDEC- ChalShiksha 2024 is a platform where the participants can also create their own events and present their ideas/work through a presentation, film or just a sharing circle. Reach out to Amuktha +91  99012 28442 or Harshad +91 8600123640.

Are there activities other than film screening?

Yes, there will be multiple activities (workshops/talk/ presentation/film screening) which will happen simultaneously across different locations with the venue. We are working hard to put up an event schedule on the website so that the participants can plan where they want to be. For more information, see the program schedule and select the respective day to know more.  

Is this event child friendly?

Yes. There will be workshops, films and sessions that children can participate in.

Can a pick up be arranged from Pune?

For any kind of travel enquiry you can directly call Sanjay Kamble at +91 98602 66995 Or WhatsApp Harsahd Tathed at +91 8600123640.

How can I get daily passes?

The day wise ticket to the conference and festival will be available at the venue.