The Change, India Needs
India has a population of nearly 1.3 billion. Youth makes 19.1% i.e. one-fifth of the country’s total population. Statistics say that 65% of India’s population is below the age of 35 years and yet...
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Youth In Politics (YIP) is a first of its kind training & mentorship platform for young people to kickstart their political journey. Whether you want to learn and experience active politics or become a political representative yourself, YIP offers you a variety of opportunities to
Anybody between the age of 18-45 can register
YIP is absolutely free and involves no fees. It is however helpful if you have access to a smartphone with internet to fully participate in the different activities of the YIP Fellowship
To participate, one can either sign up through the website – www.youthinpolitics.in or download the “Youth in Politics” mobile app.
The mobile app provides a variety of learning content, tasks and hands-on activities to help participants gain an understanding of Indian politics right down to the grassroots.
Further, with opportunities to participate in virtual and in-person meets with YIP Icons, I-PAC leadership and Prashant Kishor, participants also receive customized mentorship support on their journeys.
The app is also the one-stop platform for all YIP Fellows to connect with I-PAC and drive political campaigns in different parts of the country.
Total YIP Fellows
Across India
1318976
YIP Fellows MentoredTill Date
1061228
YIP Fellows Who HaveDriven Campaigns Till Date
257748
Sukanto Mondal
West Bengal
“I had a very immersive experience during my YIP Fellowship. I was able to understand how to devise political strategy and how to gather political intel. YIP has provided me with in depth political understanding which will help me in the future”
Ripon Mondal
West Bengal
“I have gained a lot of experience through Youth in Politics; coming from an ordinary family and getting the opportunity to work with well know political personalities of West Bengal has been the launch pad for my career in politics”
Sorif Khan
West Bengal
“The one and a half year of my association with I-PAC was an extensive learning experience. As a professional who wants to make a career in the political domain YIP shaped my career.”
Abdul Rahim K.H
Tamil Nadu
“UTS was a really exciting campaign that I got to take part in as a YIP Fellow. Collecting and addressing the grievances of my people was an opportunity I will always cherish”
Praveen .K
Tamil Nadu
“Taking the leaders vision to the grassroots through D2D Campaigns in Tamil Nadu and organizing D2D meets was the most exciting part of my experience with YIP and I-PAC”
Kaushal Joshi
Gujarat
“I am from Surendranagar district in Gujarat and have recently joined 'Youth in Politics' campaign. Right now, I am understanding the nuances of politics under the guidance of I-PAC, which will definitely be useful to me in future.”
Raghav Jha
Bihar
“I come from Madhubani district in Bihar, where politics is still not seen in a good way by the people. I feel that this perception of a young country of 21st century should change now. Youth of Bihar should come into politics to not only understand the matters of public interest but after getting grasp of electoral nuances, come forward and assume leadership.”
Aditya Narayana Chobey
Bihar
“I am from Buxar district of Bihar and working for last 1.5 years under the guidance of I-PAC and Prashant Kishor through YIP fellowship programme. During this, I got experience in conducting political campaigns at the grassroot level in many districts of Bihar and West Bengal. This idea of Prashant Kishor ji for maximum participation of youth in the politics of the country has impressed me a lot.”
Recognized as India’s most sought-after political strategist, Prashant Kishor has revolutionized election campaigning in India by providing a platform to young professionals so they can meaningfully contribute to the electoral politics. While mentoring both CAG and I-PAC, he has helped top political leaders in the country in attaining public offices across different states.
