1. What is I-PAC?

I-PAC is a platform of choice for educated youth and young professionals who want to participate in the Indian political system and contribute meaningfully in setting the agenda for incoming governments, without necessarily being part of a political party.

I-PAC started as Citizens for Accountable Governance (CAG) in 2013 and has been operating in the socio-political domain since the last 5 years. This group, founded by young professionals from renowned academic and professional backgrounds, is described as “India’s first Political Action Committee”. I-PAC has transformed the way elections are fought in India by introducing professionalism and innovation at scale in campaigning.

I-PAC aims to bridge the gap between citizens' aspirations and the incoming Government's priorities in its endeavor to support the election of visionary, progressive and inclusive leaders to public offices. I-PAC has ensured that citizens' agenda becomes focal to its campaigns through 'Nitish ke Saat Nishchay' in Bihar and 'Captain de Nau Nukte' in Punjab. In UP, through the 'Kisan Yatra', I-PAC brought back the focus on the demand for farm loan waiver which found resonance across the country.

2. Is I-PAC affiliated to any particular political party?

I-PAC is not affiliated to any political party. The group has worked with different parties across the political spectrum, including the BJP, Mahagatbandhan (JDU, INC, RJD), INC and are currently working with YSRCP.

1. What is NAF?

NAF is a pan-India initiative to resurrect the conversation around Gandhiji’s 18-point Constructive Programme and use it to re-imagine and co-create India’s priorities to formulate an actionable agenda for contemporary India.

NAF has four action points for everyone:

• Share the Vision: Make the nation aware of Gandhiji’s 18-point Constructive Programme
• Set the Agenda: Contribute and vote to set the actionable agenda for contemporary India
• Choose the Leader: Vote for the Leader best suited to adopt and execute this agenda
• Campaign for India: Help the chosen Leader to get elected in the upcoming General Elections

2. Why is I-PAC launching NAF?

As the nation comes together to celebrate Mahatma Gandhi’s 150^th Birth Anniversary year, I-PAC aims to resurrect the conversation around one of his most important pieces of work – an 18-point Constructive Programme for Poorna Swaraj. Written over a period of time and last shared by Mahatma Gandhi in 1945, this 18-point Constructive Programme outlined the key priorities for independent India.

Gandhiji had said, “My list does not pretend to be exhaustive; it is merely illustrative”. He mentioned that the readers will see several new and important additions and encouraged them to add what in their opinion should be part of the key priorities of India.

Taking this spirit forward, 73 years later, I-PAC together with its associates and volunteers attempts to bring together millions of fellow citizens through NAF to formulate an agenda for contemporary India and choose the leader who could take this agenda forward.

3. What can be included as a part of the agenda?

The agenda points will pertain to the principles of the Constructive Programme and include items of critical national importance which require government action. Citizen are free to add in other points which they think are of national importance.

4. Will the results of the voting process be open to the public?

Yes, citizens will be able to view the results upon voting and those who choose to register as Part Time Associates (PTAs) of I-PAC will be able to come back and view results at any time during the voting process.

5. How can I become a part of NAF?

Apart from sharing the vision, setting the agenda and choosing the leader, you can get involved in driving NAF by registering to be a Part Time Associate (PTA) with I-PAC using the ‘Register’ button on the website

6. What is the timeline of the entire campaign?

• 11 Jul’18: Voting opens to set the key national priorities and choose the leader
• 15 Aug’18: Voting Results
• Sep’18 – Oct’18: Meetings with the Leader
• Oct’18 – Jan’19: Taking the agenda to the nation
• Jan’19 – Feb’19: Adoption of agenda as part of official manifesto of the party

1. Who are PTAs?

PTAs are young Indians who have voluntarily associated with I-PAC to help drive NAF and other national initiatives.

2. Why should I become a PTA?

By choosing to be a PTA, the youth get to:

• Be an active member in shaping the key political discourse in India
• Be a partner in I-PAC’s decision-making process
• Be a preferred applicant for internship and job opportunities at I-PAC
• Engage with the national leadership
• Be a core driver of people’s campaigns like NAF
• Be eligible for NAF Certificates of achievement

3. How can I become a PTA?

By voting and then filling out the registration form on the website

4. What is the role of PTAs in NAF?

Here's how PTAs can help I-PAC to drive NAF:

SHARE THE VISION

• Help start the conversation around Gandhiji's vision for India.
• Visit www.indianpac.com/naf now to "Share the Vision".

SET THE AGENDA and CHOOSE THE LEADER

• Get people to vote for their choice of agenda and the leader.
• Voting opens on 11^th July.

CAMPAIGN FOR INDIA

• Form a team of like-minded individuals to work alongside you.
• Get them to register at www.indianpac.com/naf now using your Referral ID (your registered Email ID).