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Technology Jan 15, 2025

The Role of Digital Literacy in Shaping India's Next Leaders

As India moves towards a $5 Trillion economy, the intersection of technology and governance becomes critical. We analyze how young leaders in Tier-2 cities are leveraging AI to solve local civic issues.

Adarsh Sharma

Founder, YLI

Governance Jan 10, 2025

Grassroots Democracy: Why Panchayat Elections Matter More Than Ever

While national elections grab headlines, the real engine of change lies in the villages. An exclusive look at how youth participation in Panchayat Raj Institutions has surged by 40% in the last 5 years.

Priya Desai

Policy Analyst

Environment Jan 05, 2025

Green Policy: The Youth Manifesto for a Sustainable 2030

Climate change isn't a future threat; it's a present reality. We break down the new policy framework proposed by student bodies to tackle urban pollution and waste management effectively.

Rahul Kumar

Environmental Fellow

Curated Collections

Deep Dives & Series

5 Part Series Financial Literacy

The Budget Explained

A comprehensive breakdown of the Union Budget 2025. We deconstruct complex economic terms into simple language for students, entrepreneurs, and young professionals.

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8 Part Series Civic Duties

Constitutional Literacy

Understanding your fundamental rights isn't just for lawyers. This series simplifies the Indian Constitution, explaining how it protects you and what you owe to the nation.

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12 Interviews Campus Voices

Young Leadership Chapters

Real change starts in the college canteen, not the conference room. We are building India’s largest network of student-led policy clubs. From IITs to State Universities, our chapters bridge the gap between student activism and national governance. Don't just debate the headlines—write the policy that changes them..

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12 Interviews Leadership Voices

Leadership Chapter

Policy-making isn't just for the history books. We bridge the gap between active decision-makers and the retrospective wisdom of retired bureaucrats, decoding the complex machinery that keeps the nation moving forward.

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Leadership Chapter
Budget Policy

Understanding the Union Budget 2025: A Student's Guide

Breaking down the complex jargon of the latest budget. What's in it for the education sector, research grants, and youth employment schemes?

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Soft Skills Leadership

5 Essential Soft Skills Every Young Leader Needs

Beyond technical knowledge, empathy, negotiation, and public speaking are the true markers of a changemaker in today's world.

JAN 30, 2025 Read Article →
Governance Governance

Decentralization in Action: The Power of Ward Committees

Exploring the critical role of local self-government institutions. How ward committees in Mumbai and Bangalore are setting examples for the nation.

JAN 10, 2025 Read Article →
NEP Education

NEP 2020: Challenges and Opportunities on the Ground

A field report from our student chapter in Madhya Pradesh on how the New Education Policy is changing classroom dynamics and language adoption.

JAN 28, 2025 Read Article →
LAMP Impact

From Campus to Policy: My Journey as a LAMP Fellow

An op-ed by one of our community members on the transition from student volunteering to professional legislative assistance in New Delhi.

DEC 20, 2024 Read Article →
Women Leaders Leadership

Women in Policy: Breaking the Glass Ceiling in 2025

Analyzing the rising trend of young women taking charge in local bodies and how mentorship programs are fueling this positive change.

DEC 05, 2024 Read Article →

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