Ambedkarite Leadership Development Program - Concept Note
07 July 2025
Detailed Plan: Ambedkarite Leadership Development Program
Title: Samta Yuva Path: 1000 Ambedkarite Youth Leaders
Occasion: 100-Year Celebration of Mahad Satyagraha as World Revolution Day (1927–2027)
To commemorate 100 years of the Mahad Satyagraha by launching a transformative, nationwide initiative to identify, train, and mentor 1,000 Ambedkarite youth leaders – at least one from each district of India – who will carry forward the legacy of Babasaheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar through grassroots work, advocacy, and community organizing.
Develop youth leadership rooted in Ambedkarite values and constitutional morality.
Build a decentralized, district-wise network of trained leaders.
Equip youth with tools for socio-political transformation.
Create long-term sustainability for the Ambedkarite movement.
Form National Advisory Council of 21 members.
Design modular curriculum: Ambedkarite Thought, Leadership Skills, Legal Literacy, Digital Tools, Community Organizing.
Partner with Ambedkarite scholars, institutions, and trainers.
Select 100 youth from 10 states.
Conduct 5 regional residential bootcamps (20 youth each).
Evaluate training process and outcomes.
Formal announcement of 1000 Youth Leaders Program during World Revolution Day at Mahad.
Torch-passing ceremony symbolizing the continuation of the Ambedkarite revolution.
Open application process in all 750+ districts.
Selection of youth leaders (ages 18–35) with representation from SC, ST, OBC, NT-DNT, women, trans, and religious minorities.
25 state-wise bootcamps (April–December 2027).
Distribution of training toolkits (print + digital).
Each youth leader paired with an experienced mentor.
Launch of district-level projects (e.g., human rights awareness, education rights, caste atrocity monitoring, library building).
Annual review summits and learning exchanges.
Online knowledge hub and campaign dashboard.
History of Mahad Satyagraha & Ambedkarite Movements
Indian Constitution & Social Justice
Leadership & Public Speaking
Campaign Strategy & Digital Tools
Legal Literacy (SC/ST PoA Act, RTI, PESA, RTE)
Caste, Gender, and Intersectional Politics
Community Organizing & Fundraising
5-Day Residential Bootcamps (state/regional)
Monthly digital workshops & webinars
Action-based assignments in home districts
Peer learning groups
Matchmaking with activists, scholars, lawyers
Bi-monthly one-on-one guidance
Field visits and shadowing opportunities
Implement 1 district-level social justice campaign/year
Submit quarterly action reports
Organize at least 3 community outreach events/year
Item |
Estimated Cost (INR) |
Training + Travel per Leader |
₹25,000 |
Mentorship & Module Development |
₹15,00,000 |
Regional Bootcamps (20 events) |
₹40,00,000 |
Digital Infrastructure |
₹10,00,000 |
Documentation & Media Outreach |
₹5,00,000 |
Total |
₹3–4 Crore (approx.) |
Use of a digital dashboard to track leader progress, campaigns, and engagement.
Quarterly progress reports from each youth leader.
Mid-term and end-term evaluations by regional committees.
Annual state-level and national review summits.
Formation of District Ambedkarite Youth Collectives.
Integration into ongoing Ambedkarite campaigns (e.g., libraries, Samta Parishads).
Creation of a permanent online platform for training, updates, and collaboration.
Successive cohorts every 5 years with new youth joining the movement.
The centenary of Mahad Satyagraha must not be a commemoration alone, but a commitment to future generations. Through the Samta Yuva Path, we will raise 1,000 Ambedkarite torchbearers who will lead the charge for a just and equal India.
Let us train. Let us organize. Let us lead.
Jai Bhim!