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Empowering Young Voices: A Life Coach’s Reflections on an Inspiring CAT Session on OTT and Tobacco Depiction

As a Life Coach and advocate for youth well-being, it was a privilege to join an energizing and insightful session organized by the brilliant CATs (Community Action Teams) of the Nada Young India Network for Good health While the topic at hand— the depiction of tobacco use on OTT platforms —was serious and deeply relevant, the energy, passion, and preparation of each young speaker turned the session into a celebration of awareness, advocacy, and action. A special shout-out to Hiral , our Good Health Champion , who began her journey with Nada India back in Class 9. Today, she continues to lead from the front, coordinating healthy campus efforts in Faridabad with dedication and heart. Watching her evolution is both inspiring and affirming of the long-term impact youth-led initiatives can have when nurtured with care. And then, there were the real stars of the day— our CATs ( Community Action Team) , who brought not only their intellect but also their soul to this session: 🌟 Dar...

Unmasking the Appeal – A Call for Human-Centered Tobacco Prevention on World No Tobacco Day 2025

Saving our children from nicotine isn’t just a policy issue—it’s a people issue. Let’s humanize prevention and empower families, schools, and digital spaces to stand against use, together. – Suneel Vatsyayan As the world marked World No Tobacco Day 2025 , the seminar “Unmasking the Appeal: Exposing Industry Tactics on Tobacco and Nicotine Products” brought together health experts, educators, law enforcement officials, and civil society members to explore effective strategies to protect young people from the manipulative tactics of the tobacco and nicotine industry. One of the highlights of the seminar was the panel discussion featuring Mr. Suneel Vatsyayan , Chairperson of Nada India Foundation, who spoke powerfully about the need to humanize prevention and reclaim schools and families as safe spaces against tobacco use including E- Vaping addiction. Date: May 29, 2025 Location: Annexe Building, India International Centre, New Delhi Theme: Unma...

ACT ON YOUTH FORUM 2021: A Pandemic-Era Awakening That Still Echoes in Today’s New Normal

Held during the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Act on Youth Forum 2021 by Nada Young India Network for Good Health (NYINGH) brought together young voices to challenge excise-driven public health policies and advocate for youth-friendly reforms in alcohol and tobacco regulation. With powerful sessions like "Public Health vs Excise Duty" , "Strengthening COTPA 2003" , and "Big Voice Big Action" , the forum became a launchpad for youth-led policy dialogues focused on minimizing the four A’s of alcohol and tobacco: Acceptability, Affordability, Accessibility, and Availability . Now, in the post-pandemic "new normal", these discussions remain more relevant than ever — urging decision-makers to balance revenue with responsibility , and empowering youth to create healthier, safer communities through evidence-based advocacy and digital innovation. “We are one among the stars but still unique to one another.” — Mr. Suneel Vatsyayan, Life Coac...

Sunny’s Journey with Nada Young India Network

Testimony by Sunny Kumar Suryavanshi, Peer Leader & State Convenor, Nada Young India Network The Masrotu Tribe of Village Charda I belong to the Masrotu tribe of Village Charda, nestled at an elevation of 2500 meters in District Chamba, Himachal Pradesh. Our tribe has a proud history of nearly 300 years, tracing our roots back to the Bharmour region. Led by our ancestor Dumanu, we migrated to Charda following the pastoral routes to Lahaul-Spiti, where we eventually settled and continued the age-old tradition of sheep and goat rearing. Today, with a small population of around 200, the tribe still upholds its cultural values and deep connection to the land, although modern education and digital advancements have yet to fully reach our community. Only a few of us have had the opportunity to pursue higher education — I am grateful to be among them. My Personal Journey I am Sunny Kumar Suryavanshi , 24 years old, a postgraduate in History, and a proud resident of Tehsil Churah...

Prohibition in Bihar: Challenges, Benefits & The Need for New Strategies

शराबबंदी एक पब्लिक डिमांड पर किया गया था. अगर ये सिर्फ एक राजनीतिक फैसला होता, तो ये एक नुकसान का सौदा है.

Unmute Loaded : 1.02% Ful 'दारोगा, एसपी, जज सब पीते हैं... लेकिन जेल में सिर्फ गरीब', बिहार में शराबबंदी को लेकर मा क्या कहते हैं एक्सपर्ट? सुनील वात्स्यायन बताते हैं, "शराबबंदी के फायदे या नुकसान को समझने से पहले हमें ह्यूमन कैपिटल को समझना होगा. जब हम ह्यूमन कैपिटल की बात करते हैं, तो शराब समस्याओं का हल नहीं है. ये समस्या के लिए इस्तेमाल किया जाता है. शराबबंदी से घरेलू हिंसा और यौन हिंसा में जो कमी आई है. लोगों की सेहत में जो कुछ हद तक का सुधार हुआ है, ये अपने आप में एक इंडिकेटर है कि शराबबंदी से फायदा हुआ है. शराबबंदी एक पब्लिक डिमांड पर किया गया था. अगर ये सिर्फ एक राजनीतिक फैसला होता, तो ये एक नुकसान का सौदा है." शराबबंदी की वजह से बनने लगी नकली शराब शराबबंदी के फैसले को करीब 8 साल हो रहे हैं. कुछ रिपोर्ट के मुताबिक, इस फैसले के बाद से घरेलू हिंसा के मामले राज्य में कम हुए. बिहार के लाखों लोग मोटापे और अनचाही बीमारियों से भी बचे. लेकिन शराबबंदी का स्याह पहलू भी है. इसके चलते धड़ल्ले से नकली और फर्जी शराब बनने लगीं. इनकी बिक्री के मामलों में इजाफा हुआ. जहरीली शर...