Rs250,000 fee includes hostel, mess expenses

> The Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini (RMP) course is open to anyone with a bachelor’s degree — aspiring politicians, civil servants, journalists and others

> It offers a nine-month residential course in leadership, politics and governance on its campus in Uttan, Maharashtra

> The institute will train a batch of 40 students to begin with, charging a fee of Rs250,000,

which would include expenses for study tours, hostel and mess services

> The deadline for applying for the course commencing on August 1 is June 30

> The RMP will allow leaders from other political parties to deliver lectures on relevant issues to its students > Students will be free to join any party after completing the course