Democratic Sangha launches Young Leaders for Social Change programme in Vijayawada
The civic organization Democratic Sangha has launched its 'Young Leaders for Social Change' (YLSC) program in Vijayawada to foster leadership and civic awareness among students. The four-month initiative includes mentorship, community projects, and a visit to the Indian Parliament.
Why it matters
The program aims to cultivate a new generation of socially conscious leaders by providing practical exposure to governance and public policy.
Non-partisan civic organisation Democratic Sangha on Saturday launched the Vijayawada chapter of its Young Leaders for Social Change (YLSC) programme, aimed at developing civic awareness and leadership skills among school students.
Narasaraopet MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu formally inaugurated the programme in Vijayawada. YLSC is a four-month civic and social leadership programme designed for students from classes VIII to XII. It seeks to help young people understand democracy, constitutional values, leadership, human rights, public policy and governance, while equipping them to identify and address challenges in their communities.
The programme combines interactive learning with discussions involving public leaders and social-sector professionals. Students will also work collaboratively on projects focused on real-world social and community issues .A key component of the programme is an experiential visit to the Parliament of India in New Delhi, giving participants an opportunity to understand parliamentary democracy firsthand.
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