Nine graduate students pursuing their Masters in Development dedicated two weeks in September to delve into the intricacies of development in the hill town of Kotagiri. Facilitated by our team, they engaged with key stakeholders, including the market union, police, hospitals, administrative representatives, schools, and local communities, gaining valuable insights into the nuanced ways in which development shapes and impacts these sectors. The students ended two weeks of their immersion with a short skit and presentation that creatively depicted their understanding of the subject.