National Youth Day: Prachi Mishra, Annu Kumari, Prajakta Koli, and Kaushalya Dawar are among the growing list of women leaders who ardently advocate for women’s rights and climate action in the country. Read their inspiring story.

New Delhi: National Youth Day, also known as Vivekananda Jayanti, is observed on 12 January, being the birthday of Swami Vivekananda. The Centre in 1984 declared this day as National Youth Day and since 1985 the event is celebrated in India every year. This day also serves as a poignant reminder of the power of youth activism and the significance of young people committed to making a difference and shaping our future.  In this article, we spotted four remarkable young women leaders who, through their commitment to positive change, and relentless dedication, are inspiring and empowering others in society.