Soumyashree Mohanty, ImpactLens Correspondent India is witnessing a new wave of public protest. It is a movement driven by dissatisfaction and a demand for systemic change. Now, India is entering an era of new generation of students who are no longer afraid to question the system. They are demanding accountability

By Mathew Mattam The right to vote is the foundation of every democracy. It is not merely an administrative privilege but a constitutional right available to every eligible Indian citizen who meets the legal requirements under Article 326 of the Constitution and the Representation of the People Act, 1950. It

By Megha Ramdas, Program Executive Schools are meant to be places of safety, learning, and opportunity. Parents send their children to classrooms with the expectation that they will return home educated, inspired, and most importantly, unharmed. Yet in June 2026, two separate roof collapse incidents in Karnataka’s Kalaburagi district shattered

Building Environmental Resilience, Social Well-Being, and Stronger Community Governance in Tribal Nandurbar By Deepika Dhumal, Research Associate, YouthAid Global Pvt Ltd In the tribal villages of Shahada block, Nandurbar, sustainability is reflected in everyday life. Farmers are adopting practices that improve soil and conserve water, children are learning in healthier

By Mathew Mattam Every Indian has heard of the Taj Mahal. Every history lover dreams of visiting the Ellora Caves. Yet, hidden in the planned city of Chandigarh lies another masterpiece that deserves to stand alongside these iconic monuments—not because of royal patronage or ancient dynasties, but because it is

By Jayashree Sapkale, Program Manager, CYDA Kaushalya Indas Rawatale is a resident of a rural village in Shahada Block. Having studied up to the 3rd standard, she lives with her family of six and primarily depends on agriculture and livestock for their livelihood. The family owns only one acre of