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In 2016, Askani founded the ], aimed at fostering civic engagement and leadership among the youth. The program provides a platform for discussing pressing societal issues and developing innovative solutions and young people to learn about parliamentary procedures, debate policy issues, and develop leadership skills.<ref>{{Cite news |date= |title=A forum for youth to speak up |url=https://pynr.in/article/a-forum-for-youth-to-speak-up |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220818015057/https://pynr.in/article/a-forum-for-youth-to-speak-up |archive-date=18 Aug 2022 |work=Daily Pioneer}}</ref> | In 2016, Askani founded the ], aimed at fostering civic engagement and leadership among the youth. The program provides a platform for discussing pressing societal issues and developing innovative solutions and young people to learn about parliamentary procedures, debate policy issues, and develop leadership skills.<ref>{{Cite news |date= |title=A forum for youth to speak up |url=https://pynr.in/article/a-forum-for-youth-to-speak-up |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220818015057/https://pynr.in/article/a-forum-for-youth-to-speak-up |archive-date=18 Aug 2022 |work=Daily Pioneer}}</ref> | ||
* The program has received accolades for its focus on education and youth participation.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mock parliament urges govt. to strengthen education system |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/Mock-parliament-urges-govt.-to-strengthen-education-system/article16080134.ece |access-date=2016-12-02 |website=The Hindu}}</ref> | * The program has received accolades for its focus on education and youth participation.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mock parliament urges govt. to strengthen education system |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/Mock-parliament-urges-govt.-to-strengthen-education-system/article16080134.ece |access-date=2016-12-02 |website=The Hindu|date=23 October 2016 }}</ref> | ||
* empowering young minds by organizing Model Youth Parliament sessions,<ref>{{Cite news |date=21 Oct 2016 |title=Youth Parliament-2016 meet at KU on Oct 23 |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2016-10-21/Youth-Parliament-2016-meet-at-KU-on-Oct-23/260141 |work=The Hans India}}</ref> The Youth Democracy Drive{{cn|date=January 2025}} and Leadership Bootcamp<ref>{{Cite news |date= |title=యువత నవభారత నిర్మత |url=https://www.eenadu.net/nationalinternational/mainnews/general/19/220032107 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200703040941/https://www.eenadu.net/nationalinternational/mainnews/general/19/220032107 |archive-date=3 July 2020 |access-date= |work=Eenadu |language=Telugu}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=25 Feb 2020 |title=3-day boot camp completed |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/hans/young-hans/3-day-boot-camp-completed-607504 |work=The Hans India}}</ref> | * empowering young minds by organizing Model Youth Parliament sessions,<ref>{{Cite news |date=21 Oct 2016 |title=Youth Parliament-2016 meet at KU on Oct 23 |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2016-10-21/Youth-Parliament-2016-meet-at-KU-on-Oct-23/260141 |work=The Hans India}}</ref> The Youth Democracy Drive{{cn|date=January 2025}} and Leadership Bootcamp<ref>{{Cite news |date= |title=యువత నవభారత నిర్మత |url=https://www.eenadu.net/nationalinternational/mainnews/general/19/220032107 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200703040941/https://www.eenadu.net/nationalinternational/mainnews/general/19/220032107 |archive-date=3 July 2020 |access-date= |work=Eenadu |language=Telugu}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=25 Feb 2020 |title=3-day boot camp completed |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/hans/young-hans/3-day-boot-camp-completed-607504 |work=The Hans India}}</ref> | ||
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* Campaigning for 24/7 open business operations in Hyderabad for economic development and creating more employment opportunities.<ref name="Hindu">{{cite web |date=16 July 2024 |title=Swatantrata Urges Telangana Govt for 24x7 Business Ops in Hyderabad Telangana |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/telangana/swatantrata-urges-telangana-govt-for-24x7-business-ops-in-hyderabad-1810586 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en-IN}}</ref> | * Campaigning for 24/7 open business operations in Hyderabad for economic development and creating more employment opportunities.<ref name="Hindu">{{cite web |date=16 July 2024 |title=Swatantrata Urges Telangana Govt for 24x7 Business Ops in Hyderabad Telangana |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/telangana/swatantrata-urges-telangana-govt-for-24x7-business-ops-in-hyderabad-1810586 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en-IN}}</ref> | ||
* Advocating for a Model Code of Conduct against police violence, He sent in letters to all Supreme Court and High Court justices in India.<ref>{{cite web |date=4 Sep 2021 |title=పోలీసుల కౄరత్వంపై |
* Advocating for a Model Code of Conduct against police violence, He sent in letters to all Supreme Court and High Court justices in India.<ref>{{cite web |date=4 Sep 2021 |title=పోలీసుల కౄరత్వంపై 'సుప్రీం' నియమావళి ఏర్పర్చాలి |url=https://nijamtoday.com/2021/09/04/sc-code-of-conduct-on-police-brutalitys-sought/ |website=Nijam Today}}</ref> | ||
== See also == | == See also == |
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Raghavendar Askani | |
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Born | Wanaparthy, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Organization(s) | Youth Parliament Program, Swatantrata Center, Youth For Better India, Students for Liberty |
Known for | Social activist |
Awards | Karmaveer Chakra Award |
Raghavendar Askani is an Indian anti-corruption and social activist. He is the founder and general secretary of the Youth Parliament Program and co-founder and director of the Swatantrata Center, an Indian liberal public policy think tank. He has also written columns in Indian newspapers, such as The Print, Telangana Today.
Early life and activism
Askani is from Wanaparthy, Telangana. As a student leader, he was drawn to public service and civic activity at a young age, and he became the National Coordinator of Youth for Better India. Raghavendar played a crucial role in the 2011 Indian anti-corruption movement campaign, particularly in the Telugu states, where he advocated for the strong Lokpal Bill.
He was honored with the International Confederation of Non-Governmental Organizations, and the United Nations presented the Karmaveer Chakra Award and Global Fellowship Award in 2021 for his impactful contributions to social reform and youth empowerment.
Youth Parliament Program
In 2016, Askani founded the Youth Parliament Program, aimed at fostering civic engagement and leadership among the youth. The program provides a platform for discussing pressing societal issues and developing innovative solutions and young people to learn about parliamentary procedures, debate policy issues, and develop leadership skills.
- The program has received accolades for its focus on education and youth participation.
- empowering young minds by organizing Model Youth Parliament sessions, The Youth Democracy Drive and Leadership Bootcamp
Swatantrata Center
In 2019, Askani co-founded the Swatantrata Center, focusing on policy advocacy and economic reforms. The organization emphasizes empowering youth through workshops, conferences, and public discussions.
- Campaigning for 24/7 open business operations in Hyderabad for economic development and creating more employment opportunities.
- Advocating for a Model Code of Conduct against police violence, He sent in letters to all Supreme Court and High Court justices in India.
See also
References
- "Ernest interviews Venkatesh Geriti, Raghavendar Askani, and Glenn Cripe". Freedoms Phoenix. 21 January 2022.
- "International Federation of Liberal Youth Interview with Swatantrata Center". International Federation of Liberal Youth. 16 October 2020.
- "Youth Parliament". Navodaya Governamnet of India.
- "Opinion: Worrisome slip in economic freedom". Telangana Today. 20 December 2021.
- "A Social Entrepreneur and a reformer sets his mission to empower youth for a better India". Bookof Achievers.
- "Meet The Young Activist From Mahabubnagar Who Is Laying The Foundation For A Better Future Society!". Chai Bisket. 10 April 2017.
- "Young reformist awarded with 'Karmaveer Chakra". The Hans India. 28 April 2021.
- "Telugu Activist bags Karmaveer Chakra Award". Pressreader Deccan Chronicle. 29 April 2021.
- "రాఘవేందర్కు కర్మవీర్ చక్ర అవార్డు". Andhra Jyothy (in Telugu). 9 April 2021.
- "A forum for youth to speak up". Daily Pioneer. Archived from the original on 18 August 2022.
- "Mock parliament urges govt. to strengthen education system". The Hindu. 23 October 2016. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
- "Youth Parliament-2016 meet at KU on Oct 23". The Hans India. 21 October 2016.
- "యువత నవభారత నిర్మత". Eenadu (in Telugu). Archived from the original on 3 July 2020.
- "3-day boot camp completed". The Hans India. 25 February 2020.
- "Civil Liberties Dialogue with Sagarika Ghose". Sagarika Ghose. 15 November 2021.
- "Swatantrata Urges Telangana Govt for 24x7 Business Ops in Hyderabad Telangana". Deccan Chronicle. 16 July 2024.
- "పోలీసుల కౄరత్వంపై 'సుప్రీం' నియమావళి ఏర్పర్చాలి". Nijam Today. 4 September 2021.
External links
- website of the Youth Parliament Program
- website of the Youth for better india
- Official website of the Swatantra Center