Nadi Kinare Chaupal
Bridging Knowledge: Communities, Experts & Yatris on Resilience
Nadi Kinare Chaupal is an open-air dialogue designed in the spirit of inclusivity and wisdom-sharing. Bringing together experts, practitioners, yatris, and community members, the Chaupal creates a unique platform to reflect on climate resilience and sustainable development. Held on the banks of the Betwa River, the setting itself honours the deep relationship between communities and nature. The dialogue would use a fishbowl format, where experts, yatris, and community members sit in concentric circles, enabling a democratic flow of ideas. This design ensures that community voices stand alongside those of policymakers and practitioners, creating a rich and grounded conversation. The Chaupal bridges traditional knowledge with contemporary solutions, offering fresh insights for building resilience in vulnerable geographies.
Why Support Nadi Kinare Chaupal?
- Champion community voices by supporting a platform that centers lived experience in development dialogues.
- Foster collaboration between practitioners, policymakers, and grassroots innovators.
- Align with climate action and resilience goals, bringing visibility to pressing local challenges and solutions.
What to Expect?
- Riverside Setting - an informal, reflective space fostering open dialogue and exchange.
- Community Storytelling - farmers, artisans, and women leaders sharing lived realities of resilience.
- Expert Reflections – practitioners and scholars connecting local experiences with broader climate frameworks.
- Collaborative Dialogue – weaving together grassroots wisdom and technical insights into actionable ideas.
What Will You Take Away?
- How do communities adapt to climate risks with innovation and courage?
- What lessons from Bundelkhand’s resilience journeys can inspire broader policy and practice?
- Which collaborations can help scale grassroots innovations into systemic change?
Logistics & Info
- Format: - 2-hour riverside dialogue blending community voices and expert reflections in a fishbowl format.
- Date: - Part of Bundelkhand Yatra Day 1 (16 December 2025) followed by dinner at the banks.
- Fee: - Included in Bundelkhand Yatra registration.
Be a Part of Nadi Kinare Chaupal
- Community Leaders & Practitioners: - Interested in sharing your story? Reach out to Nipun Kaushik at nkaushik@devalt.org or call on +91 93543 22890
- Corporates & Foundations: - Wish to support this dialogue? Contact Nipun Kaushik at nkaushik@devalt.org or call on +91 93543 22890 to explore partnership opportunities.