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Stepping Stone initiative by CYDA India: Advancing Youth Mental Health and Psychosocial Wellbeing

(An analytical report on participant feedback from a Mental Health Perspective) By Dr Nitin Jadhav, Joint Director, CYDA Youth mental health is increasingly recognized as a foundational pillar of social and economic development. Adolescence and early adulthood are critical phases marked by identity formation, educational transitions, peer influence, career decision-making,

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How Neat is NEET in India?

By Mathew Mattam On the evening of May 3, 2026, lakhs of students walked out of examination halls across India with relief written across their exhausted faces. Some cried. Some hugged parents waiting outside. Some immediately began calculating expected scores. After months—and for many, years—of relentless preparation, the National Eligibility

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We do not know: Understanding Men’s Perception of Menstruation

By Soumyashree Mohanty, Research and Documentation Unit, CYDA On the occasion of Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) Day, it is important to reflect on the realities surrounding menstruation and menstrual hygiene. Let us ask ourselves a few questions. Do we still wrap sanitary pads in paper or black plastic while buying

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Managing menstruation: The changing story of sanitary pads in India

By Dr. Nitin Jadhav, Joint Director, CYDA We live in an era of technology where ideas and concepts quickly become reality. Today, people are open to innovation, discussion, and change. Yet there is still one topic that remains ignored despite being a natural biological process. Menstruation. Many people still hesitate

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Understanding the Struggles of MSMEs in India: The Silent Backbone Under Pressure

By Mathew Mattam, Chairperson, YouthAid Entrepreneurs Federation of India (www.yefi.in) India’s economic growth story is often celebrated through rising GDP figures, expanding digital infrastructure, startup unicorns, and global investments. Yet beneath this optimistic narrative lies another India — an India sustained by millions of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs),

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Stepping Stone initiative by CYDA India: Advancing Youth Mental Health and Psychosocial Wellbeing

(An analytical report on participant feedback from a Mental Health Perspective) By Dr Nitin Jadhav, Joint Director, CYDA Youth mental health is increasingly recognized as a foundational pillar of social and economic development. Adolescence and early adulthood are critical phases marked by identity formation, educational transitions, peer influence, career decision-making,

Read More »

How Neat is NEET in India?

By Mathew Mattam On the evening of May 3, 2026, lakhs of students walked out of examination halls across India with relief written across their exhausted faces. Some cried. Some hugged parents waiting outside. Some immediately began calculating expected scores. After months—and for many, years—of relentless preparation, the National Eligibility

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We do not know: Understanding Men’s Perception of Menstruation

By Soumyashree Mohanty, Research and Documentation Unit, CYDA On the occasion of Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) Day, it is important to reflect on the realities surrounding menstruation and menstrual hygiene. Let us ask ourselves a few questions. Do we still wrap sanitary pads in paper or black plastic while buying

Read More »

Managing menstruation: The changing story of sanitary pads in India

By Dr. Nitin Jadhav, Joint Director, CYDA We live in an era of technology where ideas and concepts quickly become reality. Today, people are open to innovation, discussion, and change. Yet there is still one topic that remains ignored despite being a natural biological process. Menstruation. Many people still hesitate

Read More »

Understanding the Struggles of MSMEs in India: The Silent Backbone Under Pressure

By Mathew Mattam, Chairperson, YouthAid Entrepreneurs Federation of India (www.yefi.in) India’s economic growth story is often celebrated through rising GDP figures, expanding digital infrastructure, startup unicorns, and global investments. Yet beneath this optimistic narrative lies another India — an India sustained by millions of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs),

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