India is the largest democracy in the world and certainly amongst the more mature ones. To bring in this change, we need youth who are committed to politics and willing to embrace public life with a view to strengthen the democratic fabric of our nation. It is in a way is a classroom that provides political coaching to nearly 3,000 students in the age group of 18-25. It provides lessons on the functioning of a democracy and encourages the students to serve the society by entering public life and assuming leadership roles. It is aimed at enhancing the roles and relevance of youth in democratic institutions like political parties, social organizations, colleges, universities and Public institutions. We are trying to create an environment so that committed, educated and spirited youth participate in democratic polity and contribute in evolving a healthy democratic system. Mission-
Connect socially/politically active youth of India at one platform for common purpose of strengthening democracy and to inculcate a national vision. Create in them respect for politics, political leaders, democracy and its institutions and train them for future leadership of the country. Raise their awareness, intellect and sensitivity to social & political issues, encourage and motivate students to embrace public life in service to the nation. Promote national and regional understanding, intercultural dialogue and diversity of ideas and practices. Contribute to the personal skills development of Indian youth. Provide a forum in which young people can express their own opinions, interact with tallest personalities from different spectrums of life, take pledge to uphold democratic values, pass resolutions for social good and submit it to the government for action. Create energetic ‘ambassadors’ of democracy to replicate the democratic values and influence their peers who are not participants of BCS. Vision-
To create most ethical, spirited and capable public leadership in the country, who will shape our policies, make our democracy vibrant and bridge the chasm between the way we are being governed today and the way we actually want to be governed.
