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Raghavendar Askani
BornWanaparthy, India
NationalityIndian
Organization(s)Youth Parliament Program, Swatantrata Center, Youth For Better India, Students for Liberty
Known forSocial activist
AwardsKarmaveer Chakra Award

Raghavendar Askani is an 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

Raghavendar 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

  1. "Ernest interviews Venkatesh Geriti, Raghavendar Askani, and Glenn Cripe". Freedoms Phoenix. 21 January 2022.
  2. "How Youth Parliaments Are Bridging The Gap Between India's Present And Future". Youthkiawaaz.
  3. "International Federation of Liberal Youth Interview with Swatantrata Center". International Federation of Liberal Youth. 16 October 2020.
  4. "Youth Parliament". Navodaya Governamnet of India.
  5. "Opinion: Worrisome slip in economic freedom". Telangana Today. 20 December 2021.
  6. "A Social Entrepreneur and a reformer sets his mission to empower youth for a better India". Bookof Achievers.
  7. "Meet The Young Activist From Mahabubnagar Who Is Laying The Foundation For A Better Future Society!". Chai Bisket. 10 April 2017.
  8. "Young reformist awarded with 'Karmaveer Chakra". The Hans India. 28 April 2021.
  9. "Telugu Activist bags Karmaveer Chakra Award". Pressreader Deccan Chronicle. 29 April 2021.
  10. "రాఘవేందర్‌కు కర్మవీర్‌ చక్ర అవార్డు". Andhra Jyothy (in Telugu). 9 April 2021.
  11. "A forum for youth to speak up". Daily Pioneer. Archived from the original on 18 August 2022.
  12. "Mock parliament urges govt. to strengthen education system". The Hindu. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
  13. "Youth Parliament-2016 meet at KU on Oct 23". The Hans India. 21 October 2016.
  14. "The Youth Parliament Program has launched a campaign to empower the youth of India". ANI News.
  15. "యువత నవభారత నిర్మత". Eenadu (in Telugu). Archived from the original on 3 July 2020.
  16. "3-day boot camp completed". The Hans India. 25 February 2020.
  17. "Civil Liberties Dialogue with Sagarika Ghose". Sagarika Ghose. 15 November 2021.
  18. "Swatantrata Urges Telangana Govt for 24x7 Business Ops in Hyderabad Telangana". Deccan Chronicle. 16 July 2024.
  19. "పోలీసుల కౄరత్వంపై `సుప్రీం' నియమావళి ఏర్పర్చాలి". Nijam Today. 4 September 2021.
  20. "Swatantrata Center Writes Letter To SC On Police Brutality". Youth Ki Awaaz.

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