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  Youth Good Health Ambassador Nominations 2025–26 In Celebration of International Youth Day – 12 August 2025 Curated by Young India Network for Good Health Leaders | Nada India Foundation “Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals requires a seismic shift – which can only happen if we empower young people and work with them as equals.” — UN Secretary-General António Guterres  🟠 Theme of IYD 2025: “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond” Every August 12th, the world celebrates International Youth Day (IYD) to honour young people's leadership, courage, and contributions. In 2025 , the spotlight is on local youth action —how young people are translating global goals into grassroots realities. Nowhere was this theme more alive than at the ActOn Youth Forum 2024–25 , organized by Nada India Foundation through its Young India Network for Good Health , mentored by Vidya Lead Academy . Since 2020, ActOn Forums have created safe, youth-led spaces to discuss publ...

Faridabad, April 2025 – Nada India Foundation is excited to explore a meaningful partnership with Manav Rachna International School (MRIS), Charmwood, Faridabad , aimed at offering students a transformative learning experience grounded in community service, health advocacy, and social responsibility. Following a conversation between Mr. Suneel Vatsyayan and Ms. Ruchi Krishnatray of MRIS, a two-week engagement program has been proposed where 9th-grade students from the school will actively participate in Nada India’s grassroots initiatives. Program Objectives: Introduce students to real-world challenges through hands-on community engagement. Cultivate empathy, leadership, and teamwork among young learners. Align academic learning with social responsibility and public health awareness. What the Collaboration Will Offer: A structured, student-friendly engagement plan tailored to Nada India’s ongoing health and youth empowerment campaigns. Interactive sessions with l...

Pune/Sangli, April 2025 – Nada India Foundation’s Healthy Campus Campaign continues to spark meaningful conversations across the country, with a recent expression of interest coming from Bhumi Wagh, a dedicated youth volunteer of Worship Earth Foundation in Pune. Following an insightful discussion with a Nada India team member, Bhumi was introduced to the Foundation’s practical approach toward drug awareness—emphasizing community-led initiatives such as waste audits and local assessments rather than focusing solely on substance use. The concept of framing awareness efforts as Health Camps or counseling sessions led by life coaches resonated deeply with her and her peers. “I found the idea of encouraging local communities to assess their surroundings—such as checking dustbins and understanding their consumption patterns—both practical and insightful,” shared Bhumi. She has since brought these ideas to her team at Worship Earth Foundation, who are now keen to explore similar campaig...

On  World Social Work Day 2025 , we reaffirm our commitment to  creating a safe, healthy, and empowering campus where well-being is the foundation of education Nada India Foundation extends heartfelt gratitude to Prof. Manju Panwar, Head of the Department of Social Work at BPSMV Sonipat, Haryana , and the esteemed faculty members for organizing an impactful Orientation Workshop on Drug Prevention on March 19, 2025 . This event served as a vital platform to engage students and stakeholders in meaningful discussions on the pressing issue of substance use prevention. Acknowledging Peer-Led Drug Prevention Efforts We deeply appreciate the recognition of Nada India Foundation and Ankush Foundation for their sustained efforts in mobilizing a peer-led drug rehabilitation center network . Over decades, Nada India, in collaboration with Vidya Lead Academy , has worked towards developing and implementing a peer-based model for drug and NCD prevention . This approach has empowered indi...

Suneel Vatsyayan,  MSW ,NADA ,ADS Chairperson, Nada India Foundation vsuneel@gmail.com   Ph.9810258071 23/08/2024 To, The Honorable Members of the National Task Force, Dr. Goverdhan Dutt Puri, The Executive Director All India Institute of Medical Sciences,   Jodhpur, Rajasthan   Dear Members of the National Task Force, Subject: Support for the Supreme Court's Initiative on Grief and Crisis Counseling and Safety Measures for Medical Professionals On behalf of the Nada Young India Network for Good Health, I wish to commend the Supreme Court for recognizing the critical importance of addressing grief and crises as a fundamental aspect of ensuring the well-being of medical professionals. We believe that acknowledging and connecting through our shared human experiences is essential in fostering a compassionate and supportive environment within our healthcare system. At Nada India, we have long been advocates for emotional connection as a powerful tool in crisis inter...

"Go Green & Healthy" campaign aims to promote a healthier and sustainable way of living by encouraging individuals, organizations, and communities to adopt eco-friendly practices and make small changes in their daily lives that will have a big impact on the environment and public health. Through education, awareness, and action, we can create a more sustainable and healthy world for ourselves and future generations. This campaign has changed the way I view the environment and my health by Aditya Pandey  (Health Advocate  )

Welcome to the Nada Young India Network for Good Health's celebration of Yoga for Self and Society on International Day of Yoga 2024! 🌟 Join the global yoga movement as we listen to inspiring voices from Shimla, embracing the theme of this year's celebration. "Join the Global Yoga Movement: Celebrate Inner Peace and Harmony" On International Yoga Day, let's come together to celebrate the transformative power of yoga and its incredible benefits for our mind, body, and soul. Yoga helps us find balance, strength, and serenity amidst life's challenges, fostering unity, compassion, and mindfulness. Take a few minutes to breathe, stretch, and connect with your inner self. Share your own yoga journey with us and be part of this amazing community. #InternationalYogaDay #YogaForAll #MindfulnessMatters #YogaForSelfAndSociety #NadaYoungIndiaNetwork #ShimlaVoices #YogaJourney Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring content!

Young People Share How They Celebrate World Environment Day! 🌿 In this heartwarming video, we asked young people to reach out to their siblings and friends to find out how they celebrate World Environment Day. From planting trees and cleaning up local parks to starting eco-friendly initiatives at home, watch how these inspiring individuals are making a difference for our planet! Join us as we celebrate the creativity, passion, and dedication of the younger generation in their efforts to protect and preserve the environment. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more uplifting stories and green tips! #WorldEnvironmentDay #EcoWarriors #Sustainability #YouthForClimate

Watch this important discussion on World Drug Day as part of the Think Change Forum’s ongoing consultation programme on “Ideas for an Addiction Free India”. #TobaccoFreeYouth #worlddrugday Panelists: 1. Mr Suneel Vatsyayan - Chairperson - Nada India Foundation 2. Dr Pallavi Rao Chaturvedi Parenting Coach, educator, author and founder of Get Set Parent 3. Mr Kalyan Chatterjee - Educationist & Author 4. Mr Nalini Ranjan Mohanty -Director, Jagran Institute of Management & Mass Communication 5. Dr Sudheendra Huddar - Senior Consultant Psychiatrist - TeleMANAS, Dharwad Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences 6. Ms Anju Krish - Founder &CEO UnTaboo -: A Safety & Sex Ed Company Moderator - Mr Gaurav Chaudhary - Co Founder and CEO Earshot Media Courtesy: Think Change Forum

UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur Chhattisgarh organised a  Refresher Course on Law, Society and Social Change  in the online mode on 19th January 2021. Mr. Suneel Vatsyayan Chairperson, Nada India was invited  by Prof.  to speak on the topic of Youth led Engagement for Wellbeing. He introduced the concept of healthy Campus for wellbeing of students and faculty. It was attended by professors of various Universities.                                               The session was facilitated by  Dr. Atul Pratap Singh   Assistant Professor (Senior Scale), Department of Social Work & Coordinator, IQAC; Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar College (University of Delhi), Delhi.  Nada India has been 

  Approximately 22% college students skip their breakfast and 80% habitually take snacks at least once a day.  *Dr. Atul Pratap Singh India needs solutions to several challenges that have damaged overall health and wellbeing of the people. These challenges are related to health, harmful effects of unhealthy food advertisements and eating habits, impurity of air, water and soil and vulnerability of regions to climate change. Human health and climate change should be an integral part of sustainability practices in the universities and college campuses as the youth may become the ambassador of change and development. Hence, we need to focus towards incorporating health, specifically health related to eating habits and eco-friendly environment into the sustainability movement taking place in higher educational institutions.  It is expected that universities and college will take initiatives, become front liners and set the goals for environmental sustainability to launch ...

EXPERT OPINION TOBACCO- A BIGGER KILLER THAN CORONAVIRUS? Jun , 2020,  Prof. T K Thoma The day before yesterday [Sunday, 31May], the annual World No Tobacco Day was observed by the World Health Organization [WHO] and member countries. Two significant points may be pointed out. First, this year’s World No Tobacco Day coincides with the coronavirus pandemic and second, the United States, one of the major funders of WHO has quit the UN body. Incidentally, the US is home for some of the largest cigarette manufacturers in the world like Philip Morris and Altria. The theme of this year’s World No Tobacco Day is “Protecting Youth from Industry Manipulation and preventing them from Tobacco and Nicotine Use”. This may be a deviation from the usual generalized and victim-centred themes for the Day since the starting of this annual Day in 1987. The WHO has taken courage to take the bull by the horn by confronting the tobacco industry’s belligerent promotion of campai...