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About the LAMP Fellowship
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The Legislative Assistants to Members of Parliament (LAMP) Fellowship is a unique and an exciting opportunity for young Indians to learn law-making and public policy. LAMP Fellows are mentored by a Member of Parliament (MP) and work full-time with the assigned MP during a given year, starting from the Monsoon session of Parliament till the end of the Budget session. The primary role of a LAMP Fellow is to provide extensive research support to her/his MP for their parliamentary work. This includes drafting parliamentary questions for the MP, preparing the MP's speeches for zero hour debates, raising matters of public importance, drafting private members' bills etc.
When Parliament is not in session, LAMP Fellows engage with policy makers, experts from various think-tanks, academicians from several leading universities, and leaders from diverse public policy institutions through participation in workshops on important policy and development issues. LAMP Fellows also participate in field visits during the inter-session period for a practical exposure to governance at the ground level.
Role of a LAMP
Eligibility & Selection
at the LAMP Graduation.
LAMP Graduation (Batch of 2018-19)
Mouli Banerjee
Education(Graduation) : B.A (Honours) English Literature, Lady Shri Ram College for Women
Education(Post-Graduation) : M.A English Literature, St. Stephen's College
I have always believed that one cannot effect positive changes within any structure or system without truly understanding it and this fellowship has given me an opportunity to experience policy-making through first-hand experience, at the epicenter of all policy-oriented activities in India. With an academic background in literature, I entered LAMP laden with social theories of cultural analysis. In these months I have been learning to apply it at the ground level, utilizing the combination of intensive research skills and an intuition for efficient impromptu work inculcated at this fellowship. While there may sometimes be hiccoughs in political processes in the country, the experience of helping an MP in day-to-day parliamentary and legislative business and being involved in the process at such proximity has taught me to place my bets on hope over cynicism. I expect this credo to guide me in my future involvements with public policy as well.
Kavitha Kunhi Kannan
Education(Graduation) : Bachelors in Socio-Legal Sciences and Law (BSL LLB)
Education(Post-Graduation) : Masters in International Studies and Diplomacy
I am urban-bred and have, predictably, taken a lot of governance issues for granted – be it water supply and sanitation or having quality monitored meals in schools. I previously worked with an NGO where I obtained grassroots level experience and came to understand the immense difficulty and scale of implementing government schemes. This certainly helped in widening the scope of my knowledge and taking some of the edge off of my cynicism for governance issues in the country. But I wanted to learn more. To be more precise, I wanted to know how things functioned at the penultimate level - public policy, governance and legislative business upfront in the Parliament. This led me to the LAMP Fellowship.
The Fellowship is expected to render a unique opportunity to observe and learn from the leading members of the system. I am looking forward to the experience of interacting with Members of Parliament; working alongside them and assisting them in their daily tasks should be of even greater import in understanding policy-related issues and should help in developing a skill-set that would be invaluable in the future. Having said that, I have come to understand that the Fellowship requires an immense amount of resilience, patience and motivation to take initiative and engage oneself fruitfully – to say the least.
I don't have a very tall or righteous agenda to change the world or society single-handedly or through the vagaries of a single Fellowship but what I do hope is to at least be a cog in the wheel of the vast machine that works towards that goal. With my professional experience, coupled with a background in International Studies and Law, I hope to pursue a future in policy-oriented work, specifically research and advocacy in the development sector.
Amruta Ghare
Education(Graduation) : B.A. Economics (Hons.) and Statistics, St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
The LAMP Fellowship is a nurturing place for budding political analysts as it allows Fellows to interact closely with a Member of Parliament and gives them first hand exposure to study policy and legislation.
The fellowship gives me the opportunity to practice my academic knowledge as well as develop analytical skills to better comprehend the rationale and dynamics of policy making, aided by the training provided by PRS. The diversity that this program entails viz. research on wide-ranging topics, say education, health, transport, agriculture, etc provides an excellent foundation for learning.
I hope to work in the field of economics and policy making in the future, and this stint helps me in being more competent for the same.
Ragamalika Karthikeyan
Education(Graduation) : BA in Journalism and Communication Studies
As a journalist, I have skimmed through several drafts, bills and acts to translate 'legalese' and 'technical' to 'lay man'. But it wasn't till the Justice Verma Panel recommendations were in my hands that I was hooked to understanding policy from the other side – indeed from many 'other sides'. LAMP for me, is a step in that direction. Helping my MP with her Parliamentary work, including standing committee meetings, has made me explore a wide range of subjects, and has made me think about the issues we face as a country from a different perspective.
Shashank Shah
Education(Graduation) : B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science, Jadavpur University
Education(Post-Graduation) : M.A. Development Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences
A heady diet of current affairs magazines, newspapers and news television fueled my passion for politics in my high school days. My passionate interest in the noblest profession (courtesy Aristotle) befitting a philosopher king (courtesy Plato) shaped my higher education choices and other vocations such as debating and student politics that I participated in with exuberant vigour. I envisioned LAMP Fellowship as a stepping stone in the world of statesmanship, a la Grand Tour of the political system. The Fellowship has provided me the opportunity to understand and engage with the byzantine maze that characterizes the world of politics and statecraft.
Gaurav Kumar
Education(Graduation) : B.A. (Sociology), BHU, Varanasi
Education(Post-Graduation) : Masters(Sociology), IGNOU, New Delhi
As a student of Sociology I have developed deep insight into the functional structure of the society and its role in the development of a democratic country like ours. When I learnt about LAMP fellowship and its objective I believed it was an apt programme to work with the parliamentarians and learn the policy making process in order to develop the approach and insight to deal with obstacles and lacunas in policy making process, objective of the policies and its implementation.
During the course of the fellowship, I get to closely learn about parliament's functioning and various related aspects . The fellowship has given me the insight and the right approach to think and find the solutions to address key issues. In the nutshell, the fellowship has equipped and nurtured me to serve my aspiration to become a civil servantin the future.
Sharang Shah
Education(Graduation) : Bachelor of Arts (Economics), Jai Hind College
During my stint with a financial news broadcasting agency, I came to realise the importance of government policies on not only those who are actively involved in work that is closely linked to the government but also on the lives of ordinary people who may never realise just how prudent a role those policies play in their lives. I came to realize that to truly make an impact; I need to understand the process behind the drafting of these policies. I feel that LAMP Fellowship provides a perfect platform that wholly encompasses every aspect of policy making. Through the LAMP Fellowship, I hoped to understand the mind-set adopted behind policy decision and the processes created to make sure that a government functions smoothly regardless of the transition of power.
Aparna Gupta
Education(Graduation) : B.E (Hons), Manufacturing Processes and Automation Engineering, Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology
Since the age of nestling dreams and ambitions, I have aspired to find a higher calling in the domain of public policy. For someone who foresees a career in policy implementation, LAMP fellowship was the natural next step .
As a LAMP fellow I am constantly learning to develop a balanced understanding of the various ills that are hindering the development of our society and their plausible solutions. I research on a wide variety of topics and issues concerning our country which helps me to gain knowledge. The fellowship has provided me an opportunity to not only interact with the leaders at the forefront, but also make my little contribution in the domain of policy making.
Ultimately, I wish to pursue higher studies in public policy and thus this fellowship and the precious lessons that I learn from it perfectly align with my future career goals.
Diksha Choudhary
Education(Graduation) : Bachelors of Business Studies, Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, University of Delhi
After working in a corporate for more than 2 years, I slowly started realising that as a youth of the nation instead of being apathetic and cynical, I should understand how the political system functions in India and how I can contribute towards it. However, it was not easy for me to find an exposure in this field. Therefore, when I got selected to be the LAMP fellow, it was nothing short of a once in a lifetime opportunity for me.
Naturally, it was not an easy switch to make from corporate to policy research. So when the LAMP Fellowship opportunity came by, I grabbed it.
Much like Members of Parliament, the LAMP fellowship also has the distinction of having people from all backgrounds whether economics, law or science and I happen to be one among them today. While working for the Member of Parliament, I hope to develop my skills as a researcher to bring forth the issues and concerns in various sectors. At the same time, I wish to learn from the vast experience of the Member of Parliament on how constituency matters are managed as well as how concerns of national importance are raised to the notice of the Central government. Further, I hope that the myriad experiences and backgrounds of other LAMP fellows will also provide for a diverse and rich learning experience.
To understand the political system while being a part of it brings forth humility, a new perspective towards our Parliament and a renewed respect towards MPs. It is my hope that the diverse knowledge gained during this Fellowship will help me in all my future endeavours.
Zainab Hameed
Education(Graduation) : B.A.(Hons.) Economics, Christ University, Bangalore
Everyone talks about changing things in our country but change comes only through participation. When I heard about the LAMP Fellowship I knew this is what I want to do as it gives us youth an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of how our political system works, how our Members of Parliament function and how change has been brought about in the country. It has not helped me understand the functioning of our systems better but also is a test of our personality. The fellowship is what you make of it and a test of how hard you can work to push boundaries and make the most of this unique chance given to you.
Coming from an economics background with a passion for developmental studies, my work has given me a chance of understanding and working on issues close to my heart not just in theory but in has helped me comprehend ground realities. I do not know what career path I will follow in the future but whatever it may be, I know the fellowship has given me a solid foundation that will help me in all walks of life.
Mohana T Rajan
Education(Graduation) : B.Tech Mechanical (NITK Surathkal)
Education(Post-Graduation) : MBA (IIM Bangalore)
In my opinion, I feel inherently, everyone has an opinion on how things 'ought' to be done. It is so easy to point fingers and I think it's time to take some action in addition to mere words. So I took the plunge and quit my plush, corporate job and get an idea what exactly an MP does and how working in the public sector would feel like - a 180 degree shift from a structured corporate set up.
This fellowship was perfect for someone like me who after a year of corporate life realised my interests lie in a different field all together - one that would enable me to give back to my country through some development work. I have always aspired to get into this field but my education wasn't the stereotype for this sector.
This year for me is a great way to change tracks and move smoothly into the public service sector . In the future I see myself continuing in this sector and even if I do plan on changing tracks in the future, I know for a fact that the value gained during the course of this fellowship will be nothing, if not an asset.
This fellowship is undertaken by different people for different reasons but beyond doubt, it's one that makes you stand out in the crowd.
Rhythm Behl
Education(Graduation) : B.A (hons) Economics
"Be life long or short, its completeness depends on what it is lived for." These famous words of David Starr Jordan have always motivated me to truly work for the betterment of the society, I aspire to be a distinguished economist one day. The LAMP fellowship has not only give me a broader outlook of decision making but also the complexities involved in designing and implementing government schemes. I do the research that happens behind the scenes in any legislative decision. I have realised, it is very easy to criticize politicians and bureaucrats over a cup of tea but it is extremely difficult to be out there, face the daily hassles and run the country with the best of your abilities. Being young and energetic, I am neither cynical nor do I shy away from responsibilities. I could afford to prioritize cognition and experience over heavy pay cheques and this is why I believe that LAMP was the logical step in my life. I believe the LAMP fellowship has provided me with the impetus to work for the infrastructural and fundamental privileges of the disadvantaged by not only honing my analytical skills and logical thinking but also endowing me with virtues such as perseverance and astuteness.
Sonali Malik
Education(Graduation) : B.A.(H) Economics,Shri Ram College of Commerce
Soon after my graduation, like most economics graduates, I chose the suave corporate world, only to discover that my interest lay somewhere else.The LAMP fellowship, offered me the perfect platform to make that switch from a hard core routine research job at a consulting firm and provided me with an excellent opportunity to get acquainted with the nuances of the legislative business in India. Everyday in this fellowship comes with its new challenges, new learnings and makes me feel closer to achieving my dream of becoming a bold and new age policy-maker. This fellowship has helped me better understand the issues which are daunting our economy, from the best minds in this business.I am glad that I have been chosen to be part of such a fantastic opportunity.
Sneha Deepthi
Education(Graduation) : B.Sc (Honours) Chemistry
Democracy is hailed world-over as one of the best forms of governance and its essence is embedded in the functioning of the Parliament. The democratic governance of a country as diverse as India, has always fascinated me and the idea of assisting an elected representative of the people in performing his/her Parliamentary duties, was greatly appealing. Prior to the fellowship, I worked with a humanitarian organization which seeks to fight poverty and exclusion by empowering women from marginalized communities. My interaction with the beneficiary communities on the field and various other stakeholders involved, provided me with exposure to issues of socio-economic development in India. The LAMP fellowship would help me gain further insights into these issues, by exploring the policy frameworks that govern them. The fact that my contribution as a LAMP, would help in framing policies which impact the lives of so many people, is extremely motivating. The LAMP fellowship is also an ideal platform to observe at close quarters and understand the dynamics of the Indian political system.
Tarun Sharma
Education(Graduation) : Bachelor of Management Studies
The best part is how this fellowship drives you to do more and more. There is huge scope for learning and improving as a LAMP. Every day presents a new challenge. I consider myself lucky as being asked for inputs on a policy issue at this young age is a great feeling.
Every policy issue has to be understood from the beginning and all possible implications are considered when preparing a brief for the MP. While briefing an MP, one needs a complete understanding of the issue and be able to judge the importance. Preparing issue briefs, bill analysis and parliamentary questions and discussions are a part of everyday life here.
Interest in politics and policy is the reason I joined but it surely takes a lot more. LAMP is a platform to see and understand how our parliamentarians and our system function. The training, interactions with experts on several policy issues and discussions and debates with other fellows on all possible issues has been very exciting and encouraging.
This fellowship has given me an opportunity to learn the policy and decision making process in its entirety and has shown me an excellent career path to follow.
Yashaswini KS
Education(Graduation) : BA (Hons) Economics, Hans Raj College, University of Delhi
The overarching discussions, the wit and repartees of the leaders drew my attention to Parliamentary debates since school. With a background in Economics, the role of legislators in developing good policies only became more apparent. With a brief experience in the rural development sector, LAMP fellowship seemed the right opportunity to get an insight into the policy making process in the country. It complements the grassroots experience on policy implementation that I gained over my previous experience. Being a LAMP Fellow will come a long way in pursuing a career in public policy and my passion for active politics.
Education(Graduation) : B.A. (Hons.) Economics, S.G.T.B. Khalsa College, University of Delhi
Education(Post-Graduation) : Masters in Social Work, University of Delhi
At the verge of completion of my Masters in Social Work, I was in dilemma to opt for the campus placement and work in the development sector or join the LAMP fellowship. After consultation with my seniors, I joined the fellowship and it has greatly enriched my knowledge of Indian democracy and parliamentary procedures. The fellowship provides me an opportunity to come out of the 'comfort zone' ideology and a typical working enviroment.It gives me immense confidenceas my research on various topics and my inputs are take into account in different platforms of the parliamentarian democracy. The best part of the fellowship is that for all the upcoming challenges during the fellowship, you are provided relevant training in advance. I believe that, with this fellowship, one will be able to develop a new perspective about the politics and policy issues of our country.
Paavani Sachdeva
Education(Post-Graduation) : MSc. Economics with Specialization in Environment and Resource Economics, TERI University, New Delhi
Throughout academic reading, it has struck me quite frequently and frustratingly, the gaping differences between the policy formulated by the academicians, the policy adopted by the government, and the policy that is actually implemented. And nowhere more is this disconnect felt than in the field of environmental issues, more often than not, relegated a secondary position in relation to developmental concerns. To a fresh graduate, the LAMP Fellowship provides an overview of the miasma that is Indian Politics, and a chance to not only observe, but also to raise question about the policies that shape the present, and color the future.
Anuvinda P.
Education(Graduation) : B.A.(Hons.) Economics,Lady Shri Ram College for Women
Policy making has always fascinated because of the immense potential it holds to affect the lives of masses. Academicians and activists play their part in shaping the public policy discourse by analysing the problem at hand and providing recommendations. But it is the legislature who plays the most important part of giving final shape to the policy. Obtaining an exposure to both, I felt would help me in the medium run, to understand the whole rather than tinker with the parts. In the meantime the fellowship allows me to contribute in my own small way to shape the policies for our people. Each assignment leaves you with a sense of achievement and pride, especially when it has been used by the MP to trigger a discussion or introduce a consequential perspective in the parliament.
Kumar Vikrant
Education(Graduation) : Bachelor of Design (Fashion Design)
John F. Kennedy said, "Ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country." LAMP Fellowship offers a great opportunity to Indian youth in their early twenties to come together and work for the supreme legislative body of the country i.e. Indian Parliament. After exploring fashion, theatre and documentaries joining LAMP fellowship is an interesting journey for me. I have always remained an ardent follower of politics & parliamentary debates. I have great faith in politics & democracy of this country. Through fellowship I want to understand the functioning of one of the most complex & largest democracies of the world.
Soma Naik Porika
Education(Graduation) : B.A. (Hons.) Social Work with specialization in Rural Development, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai
I consider participating in LAMP fellowship a decisive moment in my life, as I this is the only opportunity, which provides me with the capability of interacting with a Member of Parliament, on a day to day basis, discussing his legislative agenda accommoding several policy positions stakeholder interests. I have discontinued my Masters in Development Studies course at TISS to avail this fellowship; a difficult trade-off which as I expected, has turned out to be completely worth it.
Rishabh Raj
Education(Graduation) : B.Tech, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
After completing my engineering in 2012, I had been working as a Business Analyst at a management consulting firm. Public Policy is a space that really excites me and I wanted to spend some time working in this domain. LAMP fellowship provides a unique opportunity to work directly with an elected representative and gain insight into legislative and policy making process of our country. I believe that cynicism surrounding governance and politics in our country can be addressed only if we understand the system and engage with it. I see this fellowship as my first step towards that.
This is a huge learning experience for me primarily due to two reasons. First, my engagement with an elected representative, the policy makers and experts from diverse sectors helps me to understand the nuances of public policy making in the Indian context. Second, my research work covering a broad range of topics helps me discover my areas of interest where I can strive to build an expertise. LAMP is a great starting point for my endeavor in the field of public policy making.
Tripta Ahuja
Education(Graduation) : Bachelor of Business Studies (Finance), Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies
The Lamp fellowship offered just the right platform to understand the system, engage with it and at the same time, also gain perspective into a wide range of policy issues. In addition to this, the lack of formal structure and opportunity to explore, that come with fellowships only enhanced my learning manyfold.
Jai Venaik
Education(Graduation) : Bachelors in Media Studies - Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication (UG)
Most of us grow up largely seeing politics through a cynical viewpoint ,but we conviniently ignore that the answer to cynisism is not apathy. The answer is to jump in the pool and see how you can make a difference. LAMP is a platform which gives you an insight in the Parliament via a member of parliament. With a Bachelors in Media Studies from Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication (UG) that gave me an insight in the theoretical side of political science, international relations and journalism, LAMP was the next step to get a hands on experience as to how the country functions. My main takeaways from the fellowship will be to understand the process of making a change through policy and pursue it as a career option in due course of time.
Tinaz Mistry
Education(Graduation) : BBA- Finance
For many people my interest in politics and policy was quite surprising given my educational background. However, I have always been very passionate, even patriotic, about politics in India. I co-founded an organisation along with a friend that is aimed at breaking down politics in Maharashtra. We also organised voter registration campaigns in Mumbai for the 2014 General elections. I learnt about the fellowship programme from a friend and believed it was the best suited place for me.It has been an incredible experience to work with my MP as I continue to learn from his guidance. After finishing my one year stint as a LAMP I plan on pursuing an Ms in Public Policy.
Kabir Choudary
Education(Graduation) : LLB, Jindal Global Law School, O.P Jindal Global University
owe my interest in the civil liberties and policy to several factors, particularly the opportunity to grow up in New Delhi. The paradoxes presented by the city, where the economic and information technology giants of India share a common wall with millions of people below the poverty line, beautiful Lutyens architecture sits next to numerous slums, citizen rights' activists rub shoulders with the biggest violators of the rule of law, made me question the policy implementation structure in India at an early age. During law school, I had several opportunities to critique the drafting of legislations through discussions, research papers, mock parliamentary debates etc., yet I found these efforts distant from effectuating any change in the legislative framework. Thus, LAMP fellowship provided a unique opportunity to use my understanding of law beyond the closed doors of classrooms and assist a Member of Parliament in participating in performing his parliamentary duties with extensive legal and empirical research. Working closely with an MP has given me the first hand experience of challenges presented before our legislators for effective policy implementation and constructive lawmaking. As an aspiring civil liberties lawyer, LAMP has helped me learn the nuts and bolts of the Indian political structure and bestowed me with a capability to think from different perspectives before coming up with one, which I believe is crucial for anyone willing to work in the field of public policy.
Anmol Dutt mehta
Education(Graduation) : Bachelor in Laws (LL.B), CLC, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi
LAMP Fellowship provides me with a unique opportunity to use my skills and further enrich them by assisting a Member of Parliament in fulfilling his parliamentary duties. The Fellowship is designed to provide one of a kind chance to analyse and appreciate policy issues at the Centre. There has recently been a change in Central Government by the largest democratic exercise in the world. The government has come up with great promises and this creates an exciting time to work in the sphere of policy analysis and policy making and to suggest innovative solutions for myriad problems surrounding the nation. In this environment, I intend to equip myself with all the necessary tools to be part of the great exercise of nation building, and to take the learnings from this experience forward, and utilize them as a lawyer and a member of public life.
Jasmine Luthra
Education(Graduation) : B. A. (Hons) Economics, Shri Ram College of Commerce; Young India Fellow
An overwhelming clout of cynicism surrounds our country's political and public institutions. I see the fellowship as an opportunity to escape the derisiveness towards politics and governance; and understand the dynamics of policy making in the country. Being a LAMP allows one to comprehend the intricate political and legislative processes of our democracy by engaging closely with a Parliamentarian. It provides an intensive disciplinary approach to public policy within the realm of a relevant political context.
With an economics-liberal arts academic background and having worked in the development sector, I believe this exposure augments my commitment to social change. The fellowship helps me put my theoretical understanding of governance and multi-perspective approach to problem solving to real-time test. The experience will certainly provide for a strong underpinning in my future engagements with the system.
Aprajita Shaleen Sharma
Education(Graduation) : Audio-Visual Communication (Major), Bachelors of Media Studies (BMS) at Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication (SIMC)
Experience for me is the greatest source of knowledge, and this fellowship epitomizes just that. Plunging into the realm of drafting policies and engaging on parliamentary matters has been a revelation towards understanding the various dimensions that underpin governance and public policy, in particular, when designed to resolve problems and address solutions impacting people and resources. Being attached to a parliamentarian helps to give direction and insight into the "well' of parliamentary deliberations which help me to form perceptions on addressing issues of significant public relevance. A year's stint at being a Legislative Assistant will also give me the confidence to embark on a public-interacting profession and follow through on my aspiration to understand, engage and address the constrains in which several millions of our people make their ends meet! The legislative experience would also help me in my pursuit to earn a Masters in Economic and Public Policy and then - a career in the Indian civil services.
Vaman Desai
Education(Graduation) : BE, PGPM (Finance)
Being an avid follower of polity, I was always interested to work in the field of policy making. LAMP fellowship was thus a distinctive opportunity as it gave me access to actively participate in Parliamentary interventions and policy making at the national level.
When one follows the legislative and policy making domain through media, more often than not he is likely to be disenchanted with the direction and sluggishness of developments. However, working with a Member of Parliament enhances the understanding of systemic issues and policy nuances. In my case, it has also led me to choose a select few sectors in policy making and work towards bringing some tangible solutions to the problems they are ridden with.
Sonakshi Kapoor
Education(Graduation) : B.B.A. LL.B., Symbiosis Law School, Pune
I studied law with a simple agenda of understanding the nuances of various legislation and policies of our country. I sought a way of thinking that would familiarize me with our legal and political structure beyond its prima facie comprehension. As a LAMP fellow, I have continued this learning process. The fellowship engages me in constant researching, debating and an analysis and assessment process. I have dedicated my time and potential to the cause of a Member of Parliament by contributing towards his policy and legislative debates. I see this fellowship as an opportunity to become well informed and serve my country in a manner that is befitting its legacy. After the Fellowship, I wish to pursue a Masters in Public Administration and eventually participate as a forerunner in the implementation of policies, projects, and programs that resolve important societal problems.
Aakarsh Narula
Education(Graduation) : LL.B., Campus Law Centre, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi
After graduating in the field of commerce from University of Delhi, I completed my law school from Campus Law Centre, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi. Through my Legal education, I developed a strong interest in the field of public policy, public affairs and the politics.Moreover, the fine link between Constitutional Law and politics, and the enormous scope of constitutional law in enforcing the rights of the citizens, and therefore, indirectly streamlining the politics of the country has intrigued me the most.
LAMP Fellowship provides an extremely innovative opportunity to connect the political ideology of the Member of Parliament you are assigned to, with rational policy arguments, in-depth research, statistics and legal precedents. LAMP is different from any other research profile in the policy sphere that a fresher could get involved in, because the domain of possibilities and opportunities that one can get exposed to, while working with a Member of Parliament is indefinite.
Moreover, watching your research culminate into a discussion on the floor of the Parliament, or on the news channels gives you an adrenaline that no other opportunity can.
Vaibhav Gupta
Education(Graduation) : B.Tech (Delhi College of Engineering)
It was my second year in college, when I got an opportunity to explore the 'Bottom of the Pyramid' segment of the society, very closely. I was shocked with the amount of disconnect and lack of awareness that exists in that segment, inspite of the numerous policy initiatives/schemes that the government has for them. Consequently, I decided to spend some time living in a small town, to try and understand this gap between initiatives and implementations. And then LAMP happened.
I believe that working with an MP, observing his style of work, his engagements, his responsibilities, his role as a legislator and his duties as a representative of his constituency, will equip me with the relevant understanding of what I desire.
With a vision to contribute towards the rural development of India ,I believe the exposure to the government's functioning from the legislative and policy making perspective that the LAMP fellowship offers is the optimum experience at this stage for me!
Urvi Gadhia
Education(Graduation) : Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), SIES Sion, LL.B., Government Law College, Mumbai University
After attaining my law degree, I spent a year in the corporate world. But I wasn't entirely happy with what it had to offer and knew I had to establish my niche elsewhere. My experience of working on MNREGA at the grassroot level, voluntary activities during college, etc. triggered my aspiration to be part of a larger machinery for social advancement. Fortunately, the LAMP Fellowship was in store for me. The fellowship provides a platform and the opportunity to contribute to shaping the future of the country by working on its economic policies and legislative needs. Helping frame prospective legislation of the country at such a young age and the vast exposure the fellowship has to offer is truly overwhelming and exhilarating. From study halls to our living rooms, there is a general stereotypical perception and stigma against politics and politicians. The fellowship has helped change that and enabled me to look beyond these to recognize the efforts of Parliamentarians in the functioning of the democracy. I am certain that my experience as a LAMP fellow will be an immense asset in any career path I choose to pursue after the fellowship.
Arun Iyer
Education(Graduation) : MA in International and Diplomatic Studies, University of Prague, Czech Republic
When I completed my post- graduation, I was confused as to whether I should pursue my doctorate programme in the same subject or go in for hands-on experience. After getting to know about the fellowship programme I abandoned the idea of higher studies and instead found an exciting opening in the LAMP fellowship programme.
Now, into the thick of the programme I find, working with my MP a wonderful experience. I am getting to work on a variety of subjects, most of which are new to me. With the initial month of training, it was only a matter of days that I got used to the gist of the matters and from thereon, there was never a day which was boring or routine. The unique thing about this fellowship is that it always keeps you on your toes and never have I enjoyed myself so much working!
In conclusion, the fellowship gives you a once in a lifetime experience to work from the corridors of power and being mentored by a person of high repute, which is, I would say a dream for any person who has a keen interest in the field of public policy.
Chetna Kumar
Education(Graduation) : B.A.,LL.B. (Hons.)
After graduating from the National Law School of India University, Bangalore my interest in interdisciplinary studies in law, economics and public policy grew. Through this fellowship, I hope to further my understanding of law and politics and acquire skills towards developing, advocating for, and implementing public policy.
Saransh Mahajan
Education(Graduation) : Bachelor of Engineering (Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, University of Delhi)
I've always found interest in policy decisions and their relationship with business and dynamics. The prospect of working closely with a Parliamentarian and understanding the philosophy of policy makers caught my attention and made me join the fellowship.
What I hope is to have a unique, engaging and challenging experience. I am sure that this experience will not only help to broaden my horizon, but will also allow me to touch those areas of life which lie miles away from mainstream lifestyles.
Swadha Singh
Education(Graduation) : B.A. (Hons) Political Sciene, Miranda House, University of Delhi
Having studied theories of Political Science within four walls of classroom, it seemed only invariable to take them out of class and put them to test in the real world. That's where LAMP fellowship fits into the picture. Not only is it a platform to understand nuances of politics from close quarters, but also enhances understanding of policy-making at higher echelons. The fellowship breaks the scepticism against politics and politicians by way of extending an opportunity to engage with legislators of the largest democracy in the world. Working on policy matters complements my personal interest in the field as well as my academic trajectory.
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After completing my engineering degree, I worked for a global management consulting firm for two year both as an analyst and as an associate consultant. But in parallely I had been looking out for an opportunity that would enable me to work on varied social and political issues. LAMP fellowship is one such opportunity which serves dual purposes. On one hand it provides exceptional platform to the youth to actively participate in parliamentary procedures by providing opportunity to assist a Member of Parliament. On the other hand it helps legislators to devise policies with thorough research, which many may not always have ready access to. I am sure this fellowship will help me in any career path which I choose to pursue after the completion of this fellowship.
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LAMP fellowship is an rare opportunity which cuts across multiple disciplines to aid you in understanding and experiencing in first hand the legislative process in India. The program helped me in strengthening my decision making skills and I expect it to help me in my future endeavours as a public policy analyst. The diverse nature of subjects that I have dwelt upon during this period has increased my horizons as a researcher.
Working with a member of parliament hones your skills in decision making and analysing policies as you regularly provide them with updates from the policy and government space.
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It was my quest for working in the field of public policy that landed me in LAMP Fellowship. The LAMP Fellowship provides a unique opportunity to work with a Member of Parliament. The Fellowship offers a lot of learning, owing to the diversity of research that we might have to put in to cater to the needs of our MP. The pleasure and satisfaction that we enjoy when our work is put to use in the political arena is immense. Equally delightful is the prospect of meeting new people .Being a law graduate, it is exciting for me to watch the process of law making closely, and to take part in our limited way by providing research support to the MP. The training sessions and workshops organised by PRS are very helpful to enhance our knowledge base and to horn our research skills. I believe that new opportunities would await us once the Fellowship is completed.
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I feel the disconnect between government policies and their implementation has only increased over the years. I believe the fellowship will allow me to work closely with experienced legislators and policy makers, through which I can hope to gain an understanding of the results of policy.The dynamics of the three government agencies, i.e. the judiciary, the executive and the legislature are highly complicated and the lines separating one from the other are becoming increasingly blurred. As a LAMP fellow, I believe I can leverage this opportunity to observe, assimilate, analyze, and eventually at least,help to reform our policies to achieve the objective of inclusive, sustainable economic and social growth. As an aspiring Public Servant, the fellowship is an invaluable chance to receive a greater insight into the working of the legislature and it's intricate relationship with the bureaucracy.
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Education(Graduation) : B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), National Law University, Delhi
My interest in public policy arose from an early exposure to Model United Nations conferences during my school years. Model UN helped me develop a keen interest and take active part in understanding and contributing meaningfully towards positive social change. After having experienced criminal litigation in Delhi's trial courts and the realities of the law ,I realized that the root cause of the crisis of our justice administration system at least partly, lies beyond judicial institutions. I believe that sustainable social change can come only through good governance and responsible legislation; and in this pursuit, one cannot afford to ignore the politics of law making. After having dabbled across the private and non-profit sectors through various internships in law school, the LAMP Fellowship presented to me, an incredible opportunity to experience the government sector and legislative processes. The Fellowship offers an opportunity to build towards a career in public law and hone my skills as a lawyer, giving me a truly holistic understanding of the law and legal institutions as I learn how lacunae can be avoided in the lawmaking process.
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Education(Graduation) : B.A.LL.B.(Hons.), Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University,Lucknow
Education(Post-Graduation) : LLM, School of Law,Christ University,Bangalore
LAMP throws extraordinary flashes of insight into working of parliamentary and legislative process. It is also helping me attempt to learn the insight and experiences of Member of Parliament. Being a lawyer, I have always been fascinated by India's political process and the LAMP fellowship gives an opportunity to students to participate indirectly in parliamentary affairs. The powerful lessons given carefully takes us to the next level of excellence which helped me retain and furnish relevant feedback. I can say LAMP inspired me to dream the forbidden and achieve the impossible.
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My interests in Politics, Policy and Current affairs has shaped my academic and professional pursuits. I did my graduation in Media Studies specializing in Journalism and aspired to work as a political and developmental Journalist. Freshly out of the college, LAMP fellowship presented itself as tailor made opportunity for someone interested in Policy and Politics .This fellowship for me is a stepping stone that will enable me to enter the system and contribute to it in my own way.
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I have always been fascinated by India's political process and cherished a dream to contribute towards it. My first brush with the legislative process and decision making was when I was selected as a part of a small group of students to witness the proceedings of Parliament.
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Maths predicts your footy team's fate
Last updated October 25, 2019 at 3:18 pm
If you're worried about how your favourite footy player's injury will impact the team's ladder ranking, a new formula might lend some insight.
West Coast Eagles after their 2018 Grand Final win. Credit: Cameron Spencer/AFL Media/Getty Images
In a first for Australian football, a Deakin researcher has developed a formula to determine the impact of AFL player injuries on where a team is likely to finish at the end of the season.
It investigates the relationship between AFL teams losing their most valuable players to injury and their ladder position – and ultimately their chances of making the finals.
The cost of injury comes down to a player's importance
PhD candidate Daniel Hoffman from Deakin University looked at 15,289 injuries causing players from 18 teams to miss 51,331 matches between 1997 and 2016, using data provided by the AFL and its clubs.
He was able to work out a formula that addresses the cost of the injury to a team by weighting a player's injury against their importance to the team.
Hoffman analysed the associations among injury measures and team performance in reaching the finals series and where teams would finish on the ladder.
The study found that if a team's 10 most valuable players missed a combined total of 27 matches, the team would typically finish 9th or lower, resulting in missing the finals series.
Then, for every player in the top 10 most valuable players that missed nine matches in a season through injury, the team would lose one ladder place.
Player match availability weighted by player value was higher for finalists than non-finalists and explained seven per cent of the variation in the ladder position of teams.
Finally, it was found that teams where no valuable players missed a match in the season were 12 per cent more likely to play in the finals series.
A formula for AFL teams to use
It seems pretty straightforward – when less key players were lost to injury, a team would perform better and ultimately go further up the ladder.
But, Hoffman says his study removes any guesswork and includes a formula teams can use through the season to predict ladder position based on injuries.
"We know that injury does influence team performance, and this study supports what we already know."
"But what's important is these findings give coaches more accurate data on where to focus resources in booking their team a place in the finals," he says.
The full report can be found here.
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Have you ever had one of those moments where you realize that your pantry, fridge and freezer are full and yet it feels like you can't find anything to eat? Yeah. Well, I decided that we needed a massive clean-out and instead of throwing a bunch out, I was determined to use what we already have.
My first task was making a list of every item of food in those three areas. It was a tedious task (thank you, nap time), but was going to help my meal planning. I also enlisted the help of an awesome website: www.supercook.com where you can actually enter the foods you have, and it will create recipes using your ingredients. Um, yes please!
The first week, I was able to come up with my own ideas because I had a lot to work with, but after that, it was alllll supercook. Well, and let's be honest, much of my freezer stuff was already made, so it involved simple heating on the stove top. Win for me!
*Dice 4 chicken breasts, coat in flour and cook them through on the stovetop. While that's cooking, dice peppers (I used yellow, but it would be good with any type), and onion and grill them separately. Combine the veggies and chicken and pour thai sauce over mixture, bringing to a boil and then cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes. I used the brand of sauce pictured below, but there are tons to choose from. Check your pantry! This is all about using what you have! When the sauce is done, pour over couscous, top with cilantro and serve! I had leftover grilled asparagus from last night's dinner that I simply reheated. It was still really yummy.
*Okay, friends, this might be one of my favorite meals yet. I had frozen shrimp that needed to be used up, so I defrosted them and then coated in -------. I stuck them on skewers and grilled on the BBQ for about 3-4 minutes on each side. Meanwhile, I grabbed an avocado, red onion, romaine lettuce and cilantro and diced it all up. Combine it all with the shrimp, on a flour tortilla (you could use corn or any kind you have on hand), crunch up some tortilla chips, drizzle ranch dressing and that's it. Super duper easy. And SO good.
*This meal (and tomorrow night's meal) didn't really involve much cooking. In fact, it felt a lot like cheating. I had a few freezer meals that need to be used up, so, naturally, we gobbled them right up! This meal came from Trader Joe's. One of my very favorite places to shop....just wish I didn't have to drive 45 minutes to the nearest one! Grrrr. I followed the directions on the package for cooking and made some jasmine rice to serve with it. I kid you not, every single drop of this meal was gone and all 5 members of my family (besides me) were begging for more. It was that good. I really wish I'd cooked it from scratch. Just incase you ever want a super yummy and easy dinner meal, here's what it looks like. We give it a 5 star rating!
*Alright, now I'm feeling a little guilty about this whole post, because I'm letting you in on my little secret, that much of this week came from my freezer and not my magnificent cooking skills. Ha! Although, I'm going to give you another recommendation for a great freezer meal...this time from Costco. And it worked out great for this week because our 6-year old had 4 baseball games and they all started at 6pm. Say what?! What kid needs to play that much baseball in the summer?? Anyway, I didn't even have to make a side to go with it. I followed the directions on the bag and then served with leftover garlic bread. This meal is always a winner in our house. And, for the record, you can get two full meals out of one bag. And that's saying a lot, coming from a family of 6.
Friday-- Pizza (I was out of town...thank you, hubby, for the elaborate and nutritious meal for our children).
*I'll spare you a picture because I think we all know what pizza looks like. Suffice to say, my kids loved it.
My next question, is how long will this last? I'm wondering at what point we will run out of enough ingredients we'll need to make a dish. I'm sure I'll have to be mighty creative in the last few days! Wish me luck.
It's going pretty well. I found that I needed to replace some foods because I didn't have enough combos left. We definitely went through most of our freezer-type meals, all of our boxed cereals, most of our noodles and lots of rice, couscous and other side items. It's amazing how much fresh produce we need to accompany the meals, though! I still feel like I'm shopping a lot.


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My journal entry for Monday 19 August 1985 does not offer much hope : "Today has been a disastrous day", I wrote back then, "our two porters have abandoned us in the middle of an island in the Karcha Nala. We are stuck here for the night. The streams are flowing swift and deep on either side of us, our tents are flapping as if they'll take off at any time. I'm trying to boil a little water in my tent to make soup for all of us, this wind is truly frightening."
And yet, ten days later, on Thursday 29 August I jotted down at 8:15pm : "Rather late to be writing my diary today, but then today is an exceptional day. At 2:35 pm Ravi and I stood on the summit of Lion, 20,100 feet above sea level." How could this be? And all this for less than US$ 200 per head (the exchange rate at that time was US$1= Rupees 12). As the bard said, thereby hangs a tale!
The story began 6 months earlier almost at sea level.
I hung suspended from a climbing rope – the same rope that I would be using six months later in the Himalaya – spinning lifeless for almost a minute as I blacked out and started bleeding from my scalp. Satish Patki, who was belaying me up that second pitch of a route called Table Top at Mumbra near Mumbai, did a splendid job in holding my fall as a hold broke off under my foot and I peeled off the cliff, swinging and hitting my head against the rock. When consciousness returned I could hear voices yelling out my name from above. There were other voices mixed with Satish's, voices I did not immediately recognize. They belonged to Ravi and Harsha who had finished their climb and were chit chatting with Satish from the top of the cliff when the accident occurred. After an exchange of words which reassured them that I was still alive, Satish lowered me to the nearest ledge I could place my feet on. Once I was more or less stable Ravi rappelled down to where I was perched, set up another anchor, and I abseiled down the cliff to safety. And that was the beginning of our friendship.
Ravi Kamath had an easy going personality and I began to spend many afternoons at his shop in Matunga over the next few months. He was an avid rock climber almost 15 years older than me, had been on a few climbing trips to the Himalaya including leading one in 1978 which made the only Indian ascent of Ali Ratni Tibba, a technically challenging peak of a modest height (18,013 ft). Though I had completed the Basic Course in Mountaineering in 1978 from the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering in Uttarkashi, I spent the next few years focused on hiking extensively in the Sahyadri ranges near Mumbai and doing a few high altitude treks in the Nepal Himalaya. My interest in climbing was rekindled when I met Satish Patki who worked for the same organization (Air India) that I did.
Ravi Kamath
After I had recovered from my injuries I went climbing with Ravi and Harsha and Faruk, another of Ravi's friends. The idea of climbing a Himalayan peak germinated while I was thumbing through past issues of the Himalayan Journal and came across an article by Josephine Scarr on the first ascent of Lion peak in the Bara Shigri glacier, located in the Lahul district of Himachal Pradesh. Theoretically this region lay in what geographers love to call the "rain shadow" and therefore out of reach of the havoc that the monsoon can play on peaks on the southern side of the divide. The time frame suited us perfectly : I would have no difficulty in getting time off during the rainy season and for Ravi too the monsoon was a slack period for his business.
Sketch map of Bara Shigri Glacier and surrounding area.
15 August marks Independence Day in India. For Ravi and I, the day released us from the bonds of a humdrum life and catapulted us into an adventure that would change my life forever. A third person had joined our team. He was Arvind, a young man related to Paresh Daru, a friend of Ravi. Paresh had asked us if we would take Arvind along to give him some exposure to the Himalaya. The Frontier Mail trundled out of Bombay Central station and we waved our goodbyes to the few friends that had come to see us off.
Three days later we were camped at 11,000 feet on the shores of the Karcha Nala which originates in the glacier of that name and flows into the Chandra river a little downstream from Batal. We had traveled on the Kulu to Kaza bus which took almost 8 hours to get to Batal. A 30 minute walk had brought us to the Karcha Nala as evening fell. We pitched our tents and settled in for the night, hoping to ford the Karcha Nala at low water early the next morning before the sun increased the snow melt higher up the stream. The two porters that we had hired in Manali made a delicious potato pulao and we downed it with some hot Ovaltine. Life was looking good, even though sleep was hard to come by that night. We had ascended from sea level in Mumbai to 11,000 feet in a span of 5 days so obviously our lack of acclimatization was manifesting itself.
The peaks of Dharamsura (left) and Papsura tower above the Chandra valley
Camp beside the Karcha Nala. 18 August 1985.
The next morning I managed to cross one channel of the Karcha Nala while belayed by Ravi on a 6 mm nylon line. The current was swift and the water was chilly. Arvind and Ravi soon followed with this safety line in place, though both received a dunking from the rapidly rising waters as they neared my shore. Seeing how wet the two had become our porters refused outright to follow with the loads. I walked upstream for quite a distance to see if there was a better place to ford the river but returned unsuccessful. I waded back in and returned to the porters' side of the river and told them that they should bring all our loads to the shore. Ravi and I rigged up a pulley system with some carabiners and managed to haul all our loads to the island where we pitched our tents and heated up some instant minestrone soup with croutons and followed that up with shrimp flavored noodles. We went to sleep not knowing what the morrow would bring and whether our little expedition was doomed to failure even before we had set foot on the Bara Shigri Glacier!
Arvind, extreme right, and one of the porters haul baggage across to the "island" where we spent the night. Ravi lets go of slack from the left. 19 Aug 1985.
In the morning Arvind announced that he had decided to go back to Manali and home as he was not acclimatizing well. He generously offered to look for porters at Batal. So off he went, crossing the nala once again, and to our surprise and delight he was back in a little over an hour with two men – Gautam and Raju – who said they were willing to carry for us. We reassessed our loads and sent back what we thought was not essential with Arvind and the two men. They came back in a little while, we finally managed to cross the other channel of the nala and began our walk towards the snout of the Bara Shigri. The porters concealed the 6 kg of atta flour that we had and some packets of theplas up a gully to be collected on their return.
Ravi Kamath and a porter heading towards the snout of the Bara Shigri Glacier along the Chandra valley. The river here flows along a wide and expansive flood plain. The road from Batal to Chatroo is discernible on the right hand side just above the river. 20 August 1985.
The valley of the Chandra here is wide and extensive and very rocky, made up of small and big boulders, but progress was not difficult. The braided streams of the river flowed away in the distance to our right while the jagged rocky peaks that stand like sentinels near the snout of the glacier loomed ever closer as we hiked. We soon began to enjoy the rhythm that movement in a grand setting always induces. We stopped for some time and chatted with some shepherds from the Palampur area in Kangra who, with their dogs, were grazing their sheep in the high pastures of Lahul and slept in stone shelters.
Gautam and Raju, our two porters, with the shepherds and their dogs
Four and a half hours after leaving the Karcha Nala we arrived at the snout of the Bara Shigri and found a spot to pitch our tents. There was a little grass growing in the sandy clearing that we chose. It was appreciably cold and a little windy, the sky was overcast and our surroundings quite bleak. We were glad that we were now at least on the moraine highway which would lead us to the peak we had chosen to climb.
Near the snout of the Bara Shigri glacier looking north. I am flanked by Gautam and Raju, clutching a sprig of willowherb.
Clumps of willowherb were the only splash of color in the desolation of the moraine
Lion Peak had received its first ascent in 1961. Two young ladies from Britain – Josephine Scarr and Barbara Spark – had driven overland in their Land Rover and climbed three peaks of the Bara Shigri system, all over 20,000 feet and all being First Ascents. In the 24 years since the glacier had seen quite a few parties and further climbs. However, it was a fairly large system comprised of many feeder glaciers, side valleys, rugged summits of snow, ice and rock, and would provide us with all the ingredients of a true Himalayan adventure.
Without the right equipment a mountaineering jaunt is doomed to failure. In 1985, getting hold of good gear was the first hurdle for Indian wannabe climbers who, like us, were not backed by the resources of a mountaineering club or the Indian Mountaineering Foundation or the armed forces – traditionally Indian mountaineering had been nurtured in these environments.
Fortunately for Ravi and I, my job in Air India as a flight attendant had given me the opportunity to slowly buy some good gear during my layovers in cities like London, New York and Frankfurt. These things were expensive and I had had to sacrifice a significant portion of my allowances to invest in them. In sum I owned a pair of Kofflach plastic mountaineering boots, a 50m coil of 9mm Edelrid climbing rope, a basic climbing harness, a Figure of Eight descender, a few carabiners, a three season trekking tent and a Joe Brown helmet. Though strictly not an essential item, I had invested a considerable sum of money in photographic equipment : an Olympus OM1N SLR camera with the standard Zuiko 50mm F1.8 lens as well as a Sigma 28mm F2.8 wide angle and a Vivitar 70-150mm zoom lens with a 2X multiplier. Buying a stock of Kodachrome slide film had also set me back quite a bit; but then, I told myself that people spend as much money drinking liquor and smoking cigarettes over a few years, at least my investment would be giving me priceless returns for a long time! I thank my lucky stars that I carried the camera gear all the way to the summit camp – without it I would not have the precious bank of photos to illustrate this article with.
The slog up the lower portion of the Bara Shigri glacier took us a day and a half, the first day being the worst. At this point the glacier is really more like a chaotic slag heap of boulders, rubble, dirty underlying ice and even sand. Mr.A.E.Gunther of the Alpine Club (UK) had described it in the 1950s as "an endless wilderness of rubble and blocks, oiled by mud sludge, all in potential movement on an ice surface crossed by gaping crevasses". The high rocky walls of the valley turn this detritus into an oven on a sunny day and I recorded a temperature of 51.6 deg Celsius in the sun when we stopped to camp (referred to as Center Camp in some accounts) in a small clearing amidst the boulders. We had taken four hours to cover the distance with a lot of boulder hopping involved. The place was forbidding and bleak, though a glimpse of the steep northeast face of White Sail was adequate recompense for our labors. We were happy to laze around in the sun from mid day till dinner time which was around 5:30 pm. We justified our laziness with the thought that it was better for us to move slowly for our bodies to acclimatize better!
"Center Camp" on the Bara Shigri Glacier with the spectacular northeast face of Dharamsura providing a spectacular backdrop.
Dharamsura or White Sail – 6420m
On 22 August we arrived at the junction of the Lion Glacier and the Bara Shigri. A team from Bengal was already well ensconced here and they very generously offered us tea and biscuits. Thus fortified, Ravi and I decided to carry some loads to just below the snout of the Lion Glacier, a place that Josephine Scarr had referred to as "Thanda Camp", meaning Cold Camp. We made it in about two hours and fifteen minutes and were back at the junction camp in time to be invited by our new friends to dinner. They were a large group with a cook and high altitude porters and even had a light bulb powered by a large battery illuminating the kitchen tent. We accepted their invitation with alacrity since we were both tired. We had paid off Gautam and Raju, the two porters who had helped us get here and from now on wards we would be on our own. I wolfed down the rice and chappaties and chicken curry that was offered and went back to our little tent with a full belly. We went to sleep quite late, it was almost midnight by the time I closed my eyes.
With the help of Kaliram, one of the porters with the Bengal team, Ravi and I shifted camp the next day to Thanda Camp. Walking on moraine with our plastic mountaineering boots for the first time and carrying heavy loads was sheer agony.
Ravi (left) with Kaliram on the Lion Glacier
On 25th August Ravi and I managed to establish a camp at around 17,500 feet where the Lion glacier describes a wide arc, swinging from a south westerly orientation towards the east, around the foot of the ridges descending from the summit of Central Peak. We arrived in driving snow and it took us almost half an hour to pitch our tent. We were exhausted and cold but the fact that this was the highest I had ever been in my life was cause enough for celebration. As we brewed tea on the little gas stove, I realized that it was another reason to be grateful : thus far we had been using an old Primus paraffin stove to cook on which often meant fiddling around with the pin to unclog the burner jet as it was prone to blockages due to the poor quality of the kerosene that we were using. I had managed to purchase a few camping gas cylinders during my travels and had saved them for the trip. It was little things like this that challenged most Indians of my era when it came to mountaineering!
The lower portion of the Lion Glacier
Central Peak from our camp
The next day, 26th August, we went down the glacier for a bit to pick up the remainder of the load that we had dumped during our first foray. Later in the afternoon we proceeded up the glacier on a reconnaissance to see if we could locate a suitable site for a camp from where we could launch out for the summit. We had to weave our way through innumerable crevasses with which the glacier was seamed, jumping across most of them as they were narrow enough and clearly visible – there was no soft snow blanketing the glacier and this made it a safer proposition. Ravi did an excellent job of probing the ground, poking around with his ice axe to check the firmness of the ice or hard snow. By 4:30 pm it became cloudy and a cold wind whipped across the vast expanse of the glacier, snow began to fall and we retreated without having reached the summit camp site. However in the preceding hours when the sun shone brightly we had got some wonderful views and seen the peak we intended to climb and had a better idea of the lay of the land.
The first view of Spire peak as we ascended the glacier
Back in the tent while writing up my journal I scribbled my doubts and anxiety onto paper. Looking at those entries now, 36 years later, they reveal the nervousness and anguish that I experienced as a 30 year old on my first mountaineering jaunt – "I am still not sure if we'll be able to climb Lion as a 2-man team. Will we have the stamina and steam to see us through to the summit?" I wrote.
The impressive north face of Central Peak (6285m)
The next day we found the site for the summit camp after three and a half hours of slogging up the glacier. It was a leveled space just enough for one tent, excavated on the slope, and reinforced on the downhill side with a small wall of rocks to maintain the horizontal orientation of the platform : obviously someone had gone to great lengths to create this level space and we were grateful. It was a spectacular location at almost 19,000 feet altitude at the base of the pyramid of Lion peak. We left a load of food and some equipment and hurried back down. To avoid the many crevasses of the middle of the glacier, one of which I had fallen into on the way up – thankfully only up to my knees – we decided to traverse along some icy slopes on the true left. This proved to be quite a harrowing experience and when we reached our camp at around 6 pm we found the Bengali team which had been there attempting Central Peak gone. They had left a note for us together with the piton hammer that Ravi had lent them for their successful climb. We went to sleep and I savored the humbling and exquisite feeling of real solitude and tranquillity. We were the only two humans in our world.
Our summit camp. The summit of Lion (6126m) provided us with an impressive backdrop. Our ascent was via the right hand skyline ridge.
We moved up to the summit camp on 28 August in a little over 4 hours and lay panting in the sun, recovering from the effort of the move with all our loads. The sun set later in a clear sky and the almost full moon rose and bathed everything in a soft blue light. It was a divinely sublime environment to be eating our dinner in, even though the menu was not exactly gastronomically anything fancy – Maggi noodles (Lasagne flavor), some soup and dried fruits, followed by a couple of multivitamin tablets! With our bellies full and no more load ferrying to worry about, I felt for the first time on the expedition that we had a fighting chance to get to the summit. In my heart I prayed for decent weather for the next two days at least.
The head of the Lion glacier as seen from our summit camp
The morning began on a dismal note when we discovered that the front of the inner fabric of the tent had collapsed in the night, giving a very odd shape to the structure. Nevertheless, I peeked out of the rear ventilation flap and could see sunlight stroking the summit of Lion. The climb was on! But by the time we finished our breakfast of upma and tea, the sky had clouded over. We set off at 9:40 am after stripping off the extra length of my crampon straps which were wont to flap around in an irritating manner. We carried a liter of water, some dried fruits and two bars of chocolate for sustenance and one ice screw just in case.
Ravi setting out from camp
It took us almost two and a half hours to reach the col between Lion and Central. We had to negotiate quite a few crevasses and plod up the slopes leading up to the col. The south ridge from the col involved three pitches of scrambling on rock which then gave way to a corniced snow arete leading to the summit. At 2:35pm we gained the summit, almost five hours after leaving our tent. In spite of the overcast conditions, the views from the summit were spectacular. I was supremely happy to have climbed my first Himalayan peak and both of us basked in the glow of satisfaction of having done it as a two person team.
Ravi heads for the col
The peaks of Spiti in the far distance behind me
Heading for the summit
At the summit
Shigri Parbat dominates the view from the summit
View SW from the summit
Snow fell during the night and we were forced to stay another night at our summit camp because we did not want to risk falling into the innumerable crevasses of the glacier which would now be hidden under a fresh blanket of snow. We spent the day mostly lazing around in the tent, using up our last supplies of food and fuel. We saved some upma and milk for the morrow and went to bed without dinner. We packed up and left at 9:50 on 31st August – the sky still looked gloomy, but the threat of more snowfall seemed to have receded. Shouldering our heavy packs we managed to descend to our Camp II in two and a half hours. After spending half an hour and dumping some of our loads, we raced back down to "Thanda Camp" where a packet of chicken noodle soup tasted heavenly! The wind blew cold and hard at this camp and it occurred to me that perhaps we should call it "Hawa Mahal" (Palace of Winds)!
Packed up and ready to descend!
We had to negotiate an endless amount of crevasses on the glacier
Bir Singh and Rinzing, two porters with the Bengali expedition had promised to carry for us at the end of our climb. As Ravi made tea the next morning he voiced his doubts about whether they would keep their promise. Another grey overcast sky added to the uncertainty. But we had reckoned without the sterling character of these mountain lads : they turned up precisely at 8 am, raced up the foot of the glacier and were back with all of our stuff from Camp II by noon. By 6:30 pm we were all down at Base Camp near the snout of the Bara Shigri, glad to breathe the richer air of 12,000 ft.
We crossed the Karcha Nala around 9 am the next day. This time it was easier, the water levels having gone down as autumn had already begun to cool off the glaciers above which fed the system. Once I was safely on the Batal side I brushed my teeth and washed my hair and felt like a new man, totally refreshed. At Batal we sent Rinzing off to Manali on the 11:15 bus with all our baggage. Ravi, Bir Singh and I hopped on to the Kaza us at 1:50 pm and hopped off an hour later at Kunzum La. It took us about three hours to hike to Chandratal lake where we camped for the night.
Rinzing (right) extends a helping hand to Ravi while crossing the Karcha Nala
Bir Singh fording the Karcha Nala confidently!
We were the only humans around and the serenity of the lake combined with the last lingering light on the summits of the peaks opposite the valley seemed a perfect end to our little mountain adventure.
EPILOGUE : RISK AND REWARD
Ravi is a businessman and keeping track of expenses comes naturally to him. He would jot down our expenses meticulously in a tiny notebook that he carried. When it came to settle accounts at the end of the expedition, he showed me proof that our three week adventure had cost each one of us around Rupees 2500. This included transportation by train and bus from Mumbai, brief accommodation in Manali, porter charges and food costs. I probably spent as much on the purchase and processing of Kodachrome slide film at the time! We paid no "peak fee", had no accident insurance, rescue in the Indian Himalaya for small independent parties was unheard of at that time and of course the use of cellphones and satellite phones, GPS devices etc. were still in the future. Perhaps this combination of uncertainty and trepidation of venturing into hostile environments is the sort of adventure that appeals to my soul. In any case, it is a very satisfying experience and I wouldn't have traded it for what passes for mountain adventure in today's highly commercialized environment.
LION AND CENTRAL PEAKS : THE FIRST ASCENTS
In 2020 I happened to find a copy of Josephine Scarr's book "Four Miles High" on the internet and promptly bought it. Even though I had read her article in the Alpine Journal about their trip to the Bara Shigri in 1961, this book was fascinating reading. In brief she and Barbara Spark drove all by themselves from the UK to Manali in a Land Rover, then trekked into the Bara Shigri over the Rohtang Pass with three Sherpas and mules. They then proceeded to make three First Ascents! I have reproduced some photos from Scarr's book.
The cover of Scarr's book shows the trek along the Chandra river. Now of course there is a road which has replaced the track!
I have superimposed the text to show where our 1985 summit camp was located with an "X". Our route went up the valley between Central and Lion to the col between them and thence on to the south ridge, not visible in this photo.
Map from Scarr's book
Scarr and Spark climbed this upto approximately 500 feet below the summit via the right hand ridge accessed from the col between Spire and the peak in the middle of photo.
Some things hadn't changed in the 24 years since their visit!
MY OTHER ARTICLES ON LION PEAK
In 2012 I had posted three articles about the Bara Shigri adventure which might interest some readers. Below are the links:
https://taccidental.blogspot.com/2012/06/lion-peak-lion-tamers-or-tame-lion.html
https://taccidental.blogspot.com/2012/06/lion-peak-into-den.html
https://taccidental.blogspot.com/2012/06/lion-peak-seed-is-sown.html
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