The Green Hub Central India Fellowship 2025-26 is now open for applications! This 10-month residential video fellowship is designed to empower rural tribal youth from Central India through storytelling and video documentation on themes like environment conservation, sustainable farming, and community-based social change.The Green Hub Central India Fellowship 2025-26 application closes on 20th May 2025. Phone interviews begin in early April, followed by face-to-face interviews in mid-June. Final selections will be announced in the third week of June, with the fellowship starting in the second week of July 2025. Also check below about the program eligibility, objectives, important dates, and the step-by-step application process.
🌿 About Green Hub Fellowship Programme
The Green Hub Fellowship, an initiative by Dusty Foot Foundation and Mahashakti Seva Kendra, is aimed at rural tribal youth from Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and West Bengal (Uttar Dinajpur and below). The fellowship provides practical skills in video-making and storytelling to promote environmental awareness, sustainable living, and grassroots transformation.
The program has already trained nearly 200 fellows across India and offers a life-changing experience to participants by equipping them with creative tools and connecting them with grassroots work.
Overview of Green Hub Central India Fellowship 2025-26
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Programme Name | Green Hub Central India Fellowship 2025-26 |
| Duration | 10 Months (Residential) |
| Application Deadline | 20th May 2025 |
| Eligible States | MP, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Odisha, WB (Uttar Dinajpur and below) |
| Age Limit | 18-35 years (exceptions in extraordinary cases) |
| Eligibility | Rural/tribal youth with interest in conservation, sustainable farming, social change |
| Mode of Application | Google Form, Email, or WhatsApp |
| Email ID | applicationsghci@gmail.com |
| Phone Support | +91-9522-281-289, +91-9174-288-144 |
| Official Websites | dustyfootfoundation.org |
Objectives of the Programme
- Empower rural tribal youth with digital media skills and confidence to share their stories.
- Promote environmental conservation, biodiversity protection, and sustainable livelihoods.
- Build community leadership through video-based storytelling.
- Offer career and livelihood opportunities in media, conservation, and grassroots activism.
- Help reconnect youth with traditional knowledge and ecological heritage.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit the following documents along with their application form (via Google Form, email, or WhatsApp):
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Aadhaar Card or Valid ID Proof | For age and address verification. |
| Passport-size Photo | Recent photo for identification purposes. |
| Educational Certificates | Copies of mark sheets or certificates (10th pass minimum preferred). |
| Caste/Tribe Certificate (if applicable) | For verification of tribal/rural background. |
| Recommendation Letter (if possible) | From a teacher, NGO, or community leader who knows the applicant. |
| Short Video (for WhatsApp applicants) | A 2–3 minute video introducing yourself and sharing your interest in the fellowship. |
Note: If you’re applying via WhatsApp and cannot submit physical documents immediately, you can share clear photos/scans of the documents.
How to Apply for Green Hub Central India Fellowship 2025-26 Application Process
- Online Submission (Preferred Method):
Visit and fill the Google Form.
Upload required documents (ID proof, etc.). - Via Email (If Internet Is Unstable):
- Download the application form from the official websites.
- Fill in your details and send it to:
applicationsghci@gmail.com
- Via WhatsApp (Alternative Option):
- Record a short video answering the questions from the form.
- Share it on WhatsApp to: +91-9522-281-289
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: 20th May 2025
- Phone Interviews: First week of April 2025 onwards
- Face-to-Face Interviews: Mid-June 2025
- Final Results Announcement: Third week of June 2025
- Fellowship Start Date: 2nd week of July 2025
FAQs
Q1. Who can apply for the Green Hub Fellowship?
Youth aged 18-35 years from tribal or economically weaker rural backgrounds in Central India, with an interest in environmental conservation and community engagement.
Q2. Is prior experience in video-making necessary?
No, but having interest or basic exposure to photography or creative arts is helpful. Training will be provided during the fellowship.