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The next general elections will be held latest by April-May 2014. In an election year, typically, the Budget session is cut short to just one week, to pass an interim Budget. This implies that any legislative work by the current Parliament effectively ends with the winter session, i.e., before the Christmas break of 2013. [If there is a mid-term poll, the effective closing time would be even earlier.]
Also, through the year, many parliamentarians will remain deeply engaged in preparation for polls; many may be deputed on election duty to different states by their parties. This could mean that the MPs may be unable to focus on their parliamentary tasks as much as in other years.
What could this mean for a LAMP Fellow? The primary take-away for a LAMP Fellow is the engagement with an MP for his or her parliamentary work. The Fellowship is designed to provide exposure to young graduates on policy making by working closely with an MP. For a young graduate who has set aside one year of his or her life to work closely with an MP, we feel this election year will not provide adequate exposure to the work of an MP or to get an in-depth understanding of policy making. Therefore, we have decided that the best value for LAMP Fellows will be after the new Parliament is constituted post general elections.
We will announce the new schedule after the election dates are announced. We would like to clarify that all applications we received this year will be considered for the next intake. The applications will remain valid even for candidates who cross the age cap of 25 years during this period. In addition, candidates may choose to submit a fresh updated application.
We believe this decision is in the best interests of prospective LAMP Fellows. Our aim is to provide young Indians an unparalleled opportunity to understand policy making at the highest level; we will only be able to do so after the upcoming general elections.
" Each day is different in its own way and I could never get enough! " Soumya Chandra
LAMP FELLOW 2012-13
" It has been immensely satisfying to feel like a stakeholder who can contribute to the process of policy-making, and I have thoroughly enjoyed myself. " Kartikeya Batra
LAMP FELLOW 2012-13
" At LAMP, learning doesn’t stop at the MPs office or at the workshops PRS organizes. You always learn more from your peers. " Kavya Iyengar
LAMP FELLOW 2012-13
" No two LAMP Fellows have the same year long experience. " Aparajita Bhattacharyya
LAMP FELLOW 2012-13
" Visiting my MPs constituency was a unique experience and has really helped me foster a deeper sense of appreciation for the varied responsibilities and duties that our leaders have to fulfill. " Saanya Gulati
LAMP FELLOW 2012-13
" I am glad that I have been able to contribute to political and legislative processes in some way, and work in a field that few young people have the chance to experience. " Saanya Gulati
LAMP FELLOW 2012-13
" The MP I am assisting has completely changed the image I had of politicians before becoming a part of the public policy arena. He is open to new ideas and encourages me to give my individual perspective on issues plaguing the country. " Soumya Chandra
LAMP FELLOW 2012-13
" I approach every single day with anticipation as it will teach me something I did not know. " Trisha Mittal
LAMP FELLOW 2012-13
" All of my tasks have involved analysis from completely different perspectives and interests such as constitutional, social, economic, scientific and strategic. " T.P Janani
LAMP FELLOW 2012-13
The LAMP Fellowship film.
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