Young people are at the forefront of change in India, whether campaigning for social equality, climate change or mental health. Village Square’s Youth Hub will showcase the change-makers and create spaces for interaction and examination to bridge the divide between India’s urban and rural youth who hold the future in their hands.
Insights and Experiences
Shark Tank 2022 tows the rural India line
We all know the hit TV show Shark Tank features the best and bravest of the tough start-up world, but this season showcased a handful of exciting entrepreneurs fully rooted in making an impact in rural India.
Food security improved by women’s groups in MP
Involving women self-help groups in the public distribution of food in Madhya Pradesh is strengthening food security, according to a development worker with Transform Rural India Foundation.
Learnings beyond books – my internship experience
There are different experiences every day in a real world and lessons beyond classrooms and lessons through mistakes, finds out a Village Square Youth Hub intern.
Present-day challenges to Adivasi languages
While English is seen as the global language offering better opportunities, mother tongue – most importantly Adivasi and tribal languages are the source of life and culture. The prize-winning entry in the essay competition conducted by Adivasi Lives Matter, in partnership with Village Square.
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Mor Mitti – A team of young entrepreneurs building a sustainable space in Jharkhand
Aseem Sinha, Biswambharnath Naik, Deepali Nayak and Dr. Minashree Horo, the four pillars of Mor Mitti, came up with the concept of ACE( Art, Culture and Entrepreneurship). They will be telling their incredible story of how they built Mor Mitti at the World Localisation Day event on June 20
Megha Parmar, the first woman mountaineer from Madhya Pradesh
We spoke to the inspiring Megha Parmar, a mountaineer, scuba diver and a youth icon from Madhya Pradesh, about her journey, motivation, and her many achievements. She will be one of the inspiring rural changemakers at the World Localisation Day event.
Introducing Dolly, corporate professional turned two-time sarpanch from Bihar
As part of the build up for World Localization Day celebration on 20 June, we spoke to Ms Dolly, who left her comfortable corporate job to pursue a career in grassroots politics. She will be one of the many rural changemakers telling her incredible story at the Event. You can also access our conversation with her on Instagram live here.
Youth Hub – the new buzz in Village Square
Village Square is excited to introduce its new Youth Hub initiative – a space for India’s urban and rural youth to interact, examine and activate ideas for creating a better India.