A) Study tour of Malaysia (2022-2023)
A group of 23 alumni from Indian Institute of Democratic Leadership (IIDL), a centre promoted by Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini, embarked on a study tour to Malaysia in collaboration with Manipal Education Group. The tour encompassed classroom sessions held at Manipal University’s campus in Malaysia, focusing on Malaysian politics, history, and culture. Additionally, participants had the opportunity to engage with the former deputy minister for education and explore key landmarks such as Batu Caves, Petronas Towers and the historic city of Malacca.
B) India-South Sudan relations (2018-2019)
Dr. John Akec, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Juba, South Sudan visited RMP and conducted a session on South Sudan with IIDL students. He was accompanied by Renu Prithiani, regional officer of ICCR.
C) Indo-China institutional relations (2018-2019)
On the invitation of Hainan Institute for World Watch, China and Academy for World Watch (AWW), Shanghai, China; the then Director-General of RMP, Shri. Ravindra Sathe visited Shanghai to deliver a talk on ‘Issues before parliamentary elections in India – 2019’ at Fudan University and the above universities. As a part of this visit, strengthening institutional relations was also explored by both sides. Accordingly, a group of researchers from RMP visited Shanghai under the leadership of Shri. Ravi Pokharna where they interacted with researchers and scholars from AWW and Shanghai Institute for International Studies.
D) Visit of UMNO’s delegation, Malaysia (2016-2017)
A delegation of 6 members of the ruling party of Malaysia, United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) visited India to study Indian political parties’ election campaigns. The main intention was to study the election campaign and overall functioning of the BJP, which formed the government in 2014. Since the training programs of the BJP are organised at RMP, it hosted the delegation, introducing them to the various training and capacity building initiatives conducted.
E) Exchange program with International Republican Institute (IRI) (2011-2012)
International Republican Institute (IRI) is a training and research organisation closely linked with the Republican Party in USA. With the broad objective of forging greater mutual understanding, a delegation of political activists and public leaders visited USA on the invitation of IRI. BJP’s General Secretary, and MP, Shri. Dharmendra Pradhan, was the leader of the visiting team. Shri. Ravindra Sathe from RMP was also one of the key members of the delegation.
In the next phase, an IRI delegation visited India where they were hosted by RMP. Ambassador, Paula Dobriansky led this 7-member delegation. Sessions on key issues were conducted which included ideological fundamentals of the BJP and its contribution to Indian politics, BJP’s training system, challenge of terrorism, etc.
F) Study tour of Taiwan (2010-2011)
The foreign ministry of Taiwan had organised a study tour for which RMP’s Milind Arolkar was selected to be a part. The main part of this tour comprised discussion sessions on history of China, its political background, China-Taiwan relations, Taiwan’s position on the international situation, etc.
G) Malawi’s delegation’s study tour (2009-2010)
A government delegation from the African country, Malawi, came on a study tour to India, organised by RMP and its partners. The objective was to help strengthen its democracy and to see if the 3-tier pattern of Indian governance can be implemented in Malawi, which is currently single-tier.
H) Visit to Taiwan (2009-2010)
On the invitation of the Government of Taiwan, a delegation of political and social workers from India under the leadership of Dr. Najma Heptullah, including Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe from RMP visited and met the President of Taiwan, Maing Jeu, and other high-ranking officials for in-depth discussions on mutual cooperation.
I) Visit by National University of Singapore (2008-2009)
Dr. Mukul Asher of the National University of Singapore visited RMP and delivered a talk on international perspectives.
J) Symposium of British teachers (2007-2008)
Dr. Vijay Bedekar, Director, Institute of Oriental Studies, Thane, organised a visit by a group of 10 teachers from Britain to Prabodhini. RMP International organised a brief orientation on rural education in India for the visitors.
K) China visit (2003-2004)
Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, the then Director-General, RMP visited China as a member of a team of journalists who accompanied the then Prime Minister, Shri. Atal Bihari Vajpayee, while participating in several conferences.
L) Mayoral Workshop, Cape Town, South Africa (2002-2003)
Shri. Ravindra Sathe from RMP was invited to attend a workshop held for 26 mayors from South Africa at Cape Town between August 18th and 21st, 2002. The Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) from Sweden organised this workshop.
M) Indo-Afghan goodwill mission (2002-2003)
This was part of the goodwill mission to Afghanistan under the Indo-Afghan bilateral cooperation for sharing knowledge on capacity building, training and leadership based on democratic values, in 2002. It explored the role that Indian voluntary organisations can play in rebuilding the nation.
