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Youth Leadership Awards
We recognize young changemakers under 30 who lead bold initiatives in environment, education, media, health, and innovation.
How We Work
Awardees are nominated by peers or mentors and selected by a youth-led jury.
1
Under-30 Leaders
Selected across rural and urban India.
2
Youth-Led NGOs & Startups
Creating social and environmental impact.
3
Campus Initiatives
Students organizing community drives, clubs, and content.
4
Tech for Good
Youth using innovation for societal benefit.
Why It Matters
India’s future is young — and already changing lives.
01
Inspires Peer Action
Youth influence and mobilize other youth.
02
Celebrates Initiative
Shows what’s possible with limited resources.
03
Builds Leadership Pipeline
Many winners go on to build larger orgs.
04
Bridges Urban-Rural Youth
Diverse winners build cross-learning.