Young India Network for Good Health

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...

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 ...

This International Youth Day 2025 , let us recommit to listening to local voices , investing in school ecosystems , and delivering on the promises we make to young people . By: Chetan Suwalka | Young India Network for Good health | Nada India Foundation Date of Visit: July 28, 2025 Location: Govt. Sr. Secondary School, Sanwar, Udaipur District, Rajasthan Discovery – Listening to the Ground Every year on August 12th , the world celebrates International Youth Day , recognizing the courage, leadership, and contributions of young people. In 2025, the spotlight is on local youth action —how young changemakers are transforming global goals into real, grassroots solutions. As part of my role as a local convener under the Nada Young India Network for Good Health and Nada India Foundation , I visited Govt. Sr. Secondary School, Sanwar to understand how youth policies are being experienced and enacted at the school and community level.  The school presented a mixed picture. On ...