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From Pressure to Prevention: Reflections from the Nada Young India Network for Good Health

By Nada Young India Network Champions Featuring voices of Hiral Krishnatray, Shreya Mishra, Navpreet Kaur, Dr.Arshi Ahad and Chetan — students and interns associated with Nada India Foundation The latest death of an MSc Physics student at IIT Delhi has once again brought student well-being into public attention. According to police, the 31-year-old student died on August 22 after allegedly jumping from the sixth floor of a campus building. Investigators are examining his phone, institute records and counselling records; no suicide note had been recovered at the time of the Indian Express report. This tragedy comes after other deeply distressing incidents involving students at leading educational institutions. In July 2025, the death of 21-year-old IIT Kharagpur student Ritam Mondal was reported as the fourth unnatural student death at the institute that year. Sharda University in Greater Noida also witnessed two student deaths in 2025, with investigations raising questions around a...
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Prevention Is Social: A Conversation with Future Social Workers in Amritsar

What happens when future social workers begin to see prevention not as someone else’s responsibility, but as their own? A conversation in Amritsar brought together students, practitioners and young health advocates to explore addiction, tobacco, e-cigarettes , environmental protection and the changing role of social work. At its heart was a simple but powerful message:  “ Prevention Is Social” — and the journey from welfare to well-being begins with us. By Saloni Pal Master of Social Work Student, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar On 25 July 2026 , the Faculty of Social Work, Department of Sociology, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, organised a group discussion with social work students on health, addiction prevention and the changing role of social workers. Mr. Suneel Vatsyayan , Founder and Chairperson, Nada India Foundation , was the  Chief Guest.                                 ...
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Prevention Is Social: Young Voices from Punjab Lead the Conversation on HIV

By Young India Network for Good Health Punjab Team Arshia and Alankrita " Campaigns create awareness, but conversations (Samvad) create change, " Ms. Jyoti Bawa, Punjabi Samvad Foundation    "Prevention is social before it is medical. When we strengthen relationships, reduce stigma, and encourage conversations, we create healthier communities." — Suneel Vatsyayan, Chairperson, Nada India Foundation The Nada India Foundation , in collaboration with Punjabi Samvad Foundation and UPES, organised an inspiring HIV/AIDS Awareness, Prevention and Support Webinar on 20 July 2026, bringing together students, educators, social workers, and young people from Punjab and Delhi. The session was led by Ms. Jyoti Bawa, President of Punjabi Samvad Foundation, whose thought-provoking presentation shifted the focus from treatment to prevention, compassion, and social responsibility. "Campaigns create awareness, but conversations create change," Ms. Jyoti Bawa reminded par...
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2025: Listening Deeply. 2026: Walking Forward—Together.

  Young India Network for Good Health 2025: Listening Deeply. 2026: Walking Forward—Together. As we close the pages of 2025 and lean into the promise of 2026, one truth stands steady: when young people are trusted, communities breathe easier. This year belonged to youth voices—adolescents finding language for their feelings, students choosing courage over silence, and young leaders creating spaces where they belong. To every young person who stayed, spoke up, stumbled, learned, and returned— thank you . You didn’t just join a program; you co-created safe, honest spaces for well-being. The Year Youth Led the Way  2025 was dedicated to the journeys that don’t come with neat maps. We celebrated role models who walk with integrity and heart— Monica Menon , Nada Good Health Ambassador, for showing how sport, discipline, and mental strength can shape healthier lives; and Hiral , whose consistency, commitment, and confidence remind us that growth is rarely tidy—and that’s okay...
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Youth Incharge – Students’ Forum | 13th Indian Social Work Conference 2025

Youth Incharge – Students’ Forum | 13th Indian Social Work Conference 2025 Centurion University, Bhubaneswar It was an inspiring interaction with young social work students during the Youth Incharge: Harnessing Technology for Empowerment & Change session at the 13th Indian Social Work Conference. The session was joined by fellow NAPSWI Executive Members — Prof.Anish (Kerala), Prof.Keshav, Prof. Suresh Pathare (Maharashtra), Prof. Anup (Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh), and Dr. Nalini (Puducherry). Students were briefed about NAPSWI’s mission and actively engaged with questions about social work placements, scope, and professional growth. I concluded the session with a thought that defines our spirit — “Who is Incharge? Youth Incharge!” Once the You(th) is In and Charged, they are ready to take charge of the social work profession. I also shared my journey — how I fell in love with social work, and why student life is the perfect time to take risks, experiment, and learn before stepping int...
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