We are delighted to announce the call for applications for the 2nd edition of the Green Hub Western Himalayas × Royal Enfield Responsible Tourism Fellowship 2026, launched by Dusty Foot Foundation and supported by Royal Enfield Social Mission.
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This fellowship opportunity is open to youth residing in the Western Himalayan Region of India (Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir). The program aims to engage young individuals in learning about and developing initiatives around sustainable and community-led tourism, focusing on the conservation of natural and cultural heritage, local livelihoods, and responsible travel practices.
 
The fellowship is designed for youth from diverse communities across the Western Himalayan region who are associated with tourism, interested in responsible tourism, or passionate about creating positive change in their communities and promoting responsible tourism in the Himalayan region.

Selected candidates will participate in a six-month residential fellowship program based in Theog, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, where they will receive training from experts in responsible tourism, livelihoods, and conservation. Throughout the fellowship, participants will gain practical exposure by working with communities and organizations engaged in areas such as sustainable tourism, rural development, nature conservation, and cultural preservation across the Western Himalayas.
 
16 fellows will be selected every year through an online application process. The selection will be a three-stage process that includes phone interviews and face-to-face interviews. The fellowship will commence from March 2026.