The 22nd SY is being organised from December 29, 2008 to January 3, 2009 in the karmabhoomi of Gandhi ji, Champaram district of Bihar, where he started the Satyagrah movement. This is also the birth place of Chanakya (Kautilya), the great statesman and economist. The shodhyatra will start from Motihari and conclude in Betiah. Our partner, Dr. Ambedkar Sansthan (AWCCDS), Siwan will be the hosts and local organizers.

All the readers, their friends, and others interested in walking with us are welcome to join the 22nd Shodh yatra in Bihar. The idea is to learn from the wisdom of common people, their values, concerns and creativity. The cost of food and local travel is shared by all the participants @ Rs.200/- per day. Others who are interested but may not be able to pay up may also join and then their cost will have to be shared by other participants.

Kindly Note the following

1. Bed Spreads and Mosquito net/repellent are to be carried during the yatra for personal use.
2. Towels, Tooth brush and paste, soaps, cloths for daily use, comfortable shoes/sandals so that you can walk the hilly areas without any inconvenience.
3. It might rain! Do not forget to carry your raincoat and/or umbrella.
4. Dish, bowl, spoon and glass one each for your personal use.
5. During the train journey (both to and fro), please bear your own food expenses.
6. Please be prepared to walk 15-20 kms daily during the seven days shodh yatra.
7. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be arranged by SRISTI. Since Shodh yatra is a voluntary activity, shodh yatris may also have to help the organizers in preparation of food and other arrangements if required.
8. Diary, pen and if you have a camera of your own,kindly carry it along.
9. Torch, candle, small lock and key, strings and clips to hang/dry cloths and your medicines are the other materials you are to carry to avoid inconvenience.
10. Each individual should book his/her to and fro bus/train tickets on their own.
11. Shodh yatris will be provided simple meals for three times, accommodation in schools and other places in the villages, a vehicle to carry luggage. Thus, each participant is to contribute Rs 200/- per day to meet the expenses for the same.
12. Pickup/drop to/from any nearest point to Shodh yatra route may be arranged by the organizer upon request, the expense of which will be borne by the individual/group.