At an Age When Most Children Play, These Young Indians Are Changing Lives
From digital education to sports, science, and social service, young Indians are creating real change. These inspiring stories prove that age is never a barrier to making a difference
India’s future is not only about achievements on paper, but about young people stepping forward to create real change. This Republic Day, ISH News brings inspiring stories of youth who prove that age is no limit to courage, kindness, or innovation.
Across India, school and college students are helping senior citizens learn digital skills under HelpAge India’s SAVE programme, active in over 6,000 schools. As “Digital Gurus,” students teach elders how to use smartphones, make UPI and QR-code payments, use WhatsApp, pay bills online, and identify fraud calls and fake links. The programme benefits both generations by building confidence and empathy.
In rural Bihar, 17-year-old Kavin Khanna, based in Dubai, started the SkillLeap Project. Since 2023, the initiative has taught digital skills and financial literacy to more than 2,700 children, showing how one idea can create opportunity.
From Tarkpora in Jammu and Kashmir, Tajamul Islam became the world’s youngest kickboxing champion at just seven years old. She has won national and international titles and now runs her own academy to mentor girls.
Fifteen-year-old Samay Godika won the Breakthrough Junior Challenge in Life Sciences. His achievement brought a $400,000 prize and a science lab for his school.
In Delhi, Rajesh Kumar Sharma started the Free School Under the Bridge in 2006. Operating under the Yamuna Bank Metro bridge, it teaches over 300 underprivileged children daily using simple resources and volunteer teachers.
These stories show that empathy leads to action, and young leaders are shaping India’s future with heart and vision.
