Young India Network for Good Health

Owning Knowledge, Owning Action – My Journey from Social Work to Law through RTI and COTPA  If I had to name one thing that Nada India Foundation and Suneel Sir have permanently etched into my heart, it would be this: Ownership of Knowledge. This isn’t about collecting facts like stamps in an album. It’s about holding knowledge in your hands, understanding it deeply, making it a part of your thinking, and — most importantly — putting it into action. I first learned this lesson in my social work days, and I’ve carried it everywhere since — right into the heart of my legal journey. From Social Work to the Law Books During my undergraduate and postgraduate studies in social work, I worked on issues ranging from youth awareness to substance abuse prevention . Those days taught me that knowledge without application is like a library that’s never opened. When I transitioned into law school, I didn’t leave my social work instincts behind. I chose law as a career because it was another ...

  Healthy Campus by Nada India Foundation and National Association of Professional Social workers in India.  Join the Young India Wellness Campaign: Empowering Youth for Healthy and Green Campuses At Young India Wellness (YIW), we're on a mission to create emotionally connected, powerful, and revitalized campuses by fostering youth advocacy centered on three key aspects—self, health, and policy. The YIW campaign, in collaboration with universities and educational institutions across India, seeks to build a generation of health advocates who not only address physical wellness but also promote emotional, mental, and social well-being in a holistic manner. We invite young people and universities to be part of this transformative journey. A Collaborative Path to a Healthier Future Over the past years, YIW has implemented a series of initiatives aimed at creating healthier campuses. Our efforts extend beyond just talking about change; we focus on taking actionable steps th...

  Introduction:  Nada Young India is proud to introduce Miss Asmita Duggal, a dedicated volunteer from Punjab, whose relentless efforts have left an indelible mark in the fight against tobacco use in India. Over the past year, Asmita has actively engaged in a multitude of activities aimed at raising awareness, collaborating with Members of Parliament (MPs), conducting school visits, participating in youth forums, and making hospital visits. Here, we present excerpts from her interview with Nada Young Voice Anchor  shedding light on her remarkable journey and contributions. Asmita's Journey with Nada India: In her own words, Asmita shares her journey with Nada India: As a volunteer, it was a great opportunity to work with the foundation. I am from a small town where very few know about social work, but volunteering with the foundation made me proud that I contributed to making changes in society. Nada India's focus on anti-tobacco initiatives was delightful, and I'm honore...

To mark the 200 th birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, World Health Organization has designated the year 2020 as “International Year for Nurse and Midwife” and is calling for us “to celebrate the work of nurses and midwives and remind the world leaders of the critical role they play in keeping the world healthy, on World Health Day, this April 7 th. “Globally, 70% of the health and social workforce are women. Nurses and midwives represent a large portion of this.”  In India, the number of health workers reported in 2001 were 20,69,540 out of which 6,30,406 are nurses and midwives. “Nurses and midwives play a key role in caring for people everywhere, including in times of outbreaks and settings that are fragile or in conflict.”  “Achieving health for all will depend on there being sufficient numbers of well-trained and educated, regulated and adequately supported nurses and midwives, who receive pay and recognition commensurate with the services a...

We  Nada India  volunteers ,members of  National Association of Professional Social Workers in India  (NAPSWI), Young India Network Good Health  appeal to authorities, public health professionals and public in general to bring a change in use of phrases “Physical distance” in place of “Social distancing”,   ...... The World Health Organization (WHO) has started using the phrase  "physical distancing" instead of "social distancing"  as a way to prevent the spread of the novel  coronavirus from people to people. I think it was over due,  Young India Network for Good Health   welcomes this move as a step towards to bring back social wellbeing of People Living with COVID19 and their families suffering from social isolation. We underline the importance of a physical distance as  "absolutely essential" to respond to global pandemic "it does not mean that socially we have to disconnect from the people who are significa...

Suneel Vatsyayan says " In our society, tobacco is comparatively more acceptable, affordable, and available"   Vinnie, Nada Health Advocate   Vinnie Choudhry is a student of management, pursuing her MBA from IIM Bangalore. She graduated in Economics from the University of Delhi. She has been associated with Nada India Foundation since her school days where she participated in a Pehchaan Radio club Show which waconducted to raise drug awareness amongst young people.  The following interview was conducted on phone with  Mr. Suneel Vatsyayan, founder of Nada India Foundation, which has been working for prevention of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs and non-communicable diseases for 20 years now. The organisation has been instrumental in rehabilitating the lives of several families whose members were caught in the web of addiction. Vinnie - Sir, Thanks for getting on call with us. Can you tell us about how you decided about setting up Nada India Founda...

ZERO TO HERO : A Musical Exploration of Hercules. The story of Hercules is the evolving and courageous journey of the protagonist who conquers his own weaknesses and consolidates his strengths. In a way, it symbolic of the journey of every common man who is struggling with his weaknesses, fears and challenges and eventually emerges triumphant in the odyssey of life with the help of redeeming qualities like grit, self belief and valour. Nada India and Young India Network for Good Health  are awareness partners. This year’s musical performance  is dedicated to highlight the most sensitive and plaguing issue that has trampled the young lives before they can bloom and flourish-- drug addiction.All the profits from this musical would be used to spread awareness about the issue of drug addiction and counter the attached social stigma. In the 27 wonderful years since its inception, the Music and Theatre Workshop in CMC Ludhiana has tranformed the lives ...

Cooking oil should not be reused more than twice well explained in Hindi by volunteer from Rajasthan .The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) will impose a new rule on eateries and restaurants. This rule will prohibit them from using the same batch of cooking oil for more than three times.Sharmila Sanyal, professor at the All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health, says, “Aldehydes form when the same cooking oil is reused and these are carcinogenic. Vegetable oils commonly used in cooking such as sunflower and corn oil will develop carcinogenic compounds after repeated use; so used oil should be thrown away,” in a report published by The Telegraph. Pallavi Dadare, commissioner of FDA (Maharashtra division) in a report published by Times Now, said that the repeated usage of cooking oil changes the physiochemical, nutritional and sensory properties. Total polar compounds (TPCs) formed in the oil during frying are called ‘frying fats’ and the rule aims to curb...

Riya Nada India Youth Catalyst attended "Survivor's Day" organised by Indian Cancer Society on 6th February,2020 at Select Citywalk Mall Delhi . The event had a burst of colour and laughter celebrating the victory of people against cancer. There were dance and musical performances by survivors young and old as well as some professional groups who had all come together to create a joyous afternoon in the wake of World Cancer Day. What stuck with me were the words of a doctor from Max Hospital who said   "We fall sick alone, but we can heal in a community. Let's forms a human chain to combat cancer." World Cancer Day 2020: Cancer Prevention through Alcohol Policy Alcohol-related cancer deaths are a global public health crisis. For breast cancer globally, alcohol is the single biggest risk factor. In total, alcohol-related cancer causes 650.00 deaths every year. But awareness and understanding of the alcohol-cancer link remains shockingly low and a ...