Young India Network for Good Health

From the hills of Shimla to the social spaces of Dehradun and beyond — my journey wasn’t just about learning public health; it was about becoming a part of it. By Sharanya Mahajan B.Tech CSE, UPES Dehradun | Voluntary Podcaster at Nada India Foundation As someone born and brought up in the serene hills of Shimla , I grew up with a deep appreciation for community and connection. But like many others, I migrated to Dehradun in search of growth, education, and exposure. While my B.Tech in Computer Science at UPES Dehradun fed my curiosity for innovation, I longed for something more — a way to reconnect with my roots while aligning with global goals . That’s when the Nada India Foundation internship found me — and everything changed. 🌱 Discovery: Learning to See What Works My internship began in June 2025 , with the simplicity of structured daily morning check-ins . These one-hour online sessions seemed small but became powerful — teaching me the importance of consistency, liste...

This International Youth Day 2025 , let us recommit to listening to local voices , investing in school ecosystems , and delivering on the promises we make to young people . By: Chetan Suwalka | Young India Network for Good health | Nada India Foundation Date of Visit: July 28, 2025 Location: Govt. Sr. Secondary School, Sanwar, Udaipur District, Rajasthan Discovery – Listening to the Ground Every year on August 12th , the world celebrates International Youth Day , recognizing the courage, leadership, and contributions of young people. In 2025, the spotlight is on local youth action —how young changemakers are transforming global goals into real, grassroots solutions. As part of my role as a local convener under the Nada Young India Network for Good Health and Nada India Foundation , I visited Govt. Sr. Secondary School, Sanwar to understand how youth policies are being experienced and enacted at the school and community level.  The school presented a mixed picture. On ...

By Aanvi Chauhan | Community Action Team, Nada India Foundation | July 2025 Today’s ActOn Youth Forum wasn’t just another event on the calendar — it was a spark. A lived experience. A safe space where young voices were not just heard, but valued. As an intern at Nada India Foundation, I had the opportunity to co-create and witness this platform, where learning merged with lived realities, and conversations turned into calls for action. Our focus was bold and clear: Good Health and Well-being — not as a distant SDG, but as a shared responsibility . And at the center of this vision stood the youth. Youth as Communicators: Making Health Human Again One of the biggest barriers in community health is complexity — of language, of systems, of stigma. What if young people could simplify it? We believe they can. Youth can be trained to demystify health issues like mental health, menstruation, or vaccinations using local languages, relatable stories, and creative formats — think street ...

A Message from Subhiksha to NYIN Volunteers & CATs: A Spark from Hyderabad to Faridabad 📝 Dear NYIN volunteer and CATs, Reading your reflections truly moved me —for both the depth of your awareness and the sincerity with which you shared your journey. It means a lot to me to know that my work and voice helped motivate you . 🧠 The way you connected personal change with social responsibility —through something as everyday as sunscreen or as complex as targeted advertising— shows real leadership . 🌱 Keep nurturing that awareness. It will continue to shape you in ways you can’t even imagine yet . When I began my NYIN journey, I never realized how much I would grow—not just as a youth advocate, but as a person. 🎙️ Speaking up, taking action, and standing for what’s right taught me: Resilience Empathy The power of collective effort 💡 Your ideas—like “ Truth Circles ” and creating mindful media —are exactly the kind of fresh, grounded, and courageous work that ca...

As a Life Coach and advocate for youth well-being, it was a privilege to join an energizing and insightful session organized by the brilliant CATs (Community Action Teams) of the Nada Young India Network for Good health   While the topic at hand— the depiction of tobacco use on OTT platforms —was serious and deeply relevant, the energy, passion, and preparation of each young speaker turned the session into a celebration of awareness, advocacy, and action. A special shout-out to Hiral , our Good Health Champion , who began her journey with Nada India back in Class 9. Today, she continues to lead from the front, coordinating healthy campus efforts in Faridabad with dedication and heart. Watching her evolution is both inspiring and affirming of the long-term impact youth-led initiatives can have when nurtured with care. And then, there were the real stars of the day— our CATs ( Community Action Team) , who brought not only their intellect but also their soul to this session: 🌟 Dar...

Saving our children from nicotine isn’t just a policy issue—it’s a people issue. Let’s humanize prevention and empower families, schools, and digital spaces to stand against use, together.   –   Suneel Vatsyayan  As the world marked World No Tobacco Day 2025 , the seminar “Unmasking the Appeal: Exposing Industry Tactics on Tobacco and Nicotine Products” brought together health experts, educators, law enforcement officials, and civil society members to explore effective strategies to protect young people from the manipulative tactics of the tobacco and nicotine industry. One of the highlights of the seminar was the panel discussion featuring Mr. Suneel Vatsyayan , Chairperson of Nada India Foundation, who spoke powerfully about the need to humanize prevention and reclaim schools and families as safe spaces against tobacco use including E- Vaping addiction. Date:  May 29, 2025 Location:  Annexe Building, India International Centre, New Delhi Theme:   Unma...