Praakhar Srivastava

Praakhar Srivastava (born 18 May 1992) is an Indian social reformer and emerging political voice from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. He currently serves as the Secretary of the Chitravanshm Society, a non-governmental organization founded in 2003 by his father, Om Prakash Srivastava, with a mission to uplift marginalized communities across Uttar Pradesh.

Known for his grassroots approach, Praakhar is actively involved in political advocacy focusing on rural empowerment, youth policy, public healthcare, and education reforms. He has positioned himself as a regional leader dedicated to bridging policy with ground realities, especially in underserved regions.

Political and Social Platform

Praakhar Srivastava’s political engagement is centered around **youth-led transformation**, **social equity**, and **inclusive governance**. Though not affiliated with any mainstream political party, he is known for policy-centric grassroots campaigns aimed at:

• Strengthening rural and semi-urban infrastructure
• Enhancing public access to healthcare
• Promoting women and child welfare
• Creating job-readiness programs for underprivileged youth
• Advocating for transparency and accountability in governance

Leadership in Chitravanshm Society

Under Praakhar’s leadership, the **Chitravanshm Society (CHSOC)** expanded its presence across several districts of Uttar Pradesh, including:

• Prayagraj
• Pratapgarh
• Fatehpur
• Bhadohi
• Chitrakoot
• Banda
• Mirzapur
• Kaushambi

The society has launched numerous impactful campaigns such as:

• Nourish Every Child (Poshit Hoga Har Baccha) – Nutritional aid for children
• Wings of Change (Shiksha Se Naukari) – Education-to-employment linkage
• HealthSaver – Rural public health awareness
• Learning Beyond Bounds (Rukegi Na Shiksha) – Promoting uninterrupted education
• Treat the Tree Initiative – Environmental awareness and afforestation
• First Words (Pehla School) – Access to pre-primary education in rural belts

He has led several successful partnerships with international organizations including **UNICEF**, **UN WOMEN**, **UN OPS**, and **US Work Aid**.

Awards and Recognition

Praakhar Srivastava has received multiple honors for his impact in the social sector:

• Hindustan Media Group Education Excellence Award – *Legends of Allahabad* (2017)
• Times of India Excellence in Education Award – Lucknow (2018)
• Zee Media Award – Building New Uttar Pradesh Conclave (2022)
• News18 Uttar Pradesh ke Ratna Award – Presented by Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya (2022)
• International Honour at the UK House of Commons by British Government (2023)
• ABP News Anmol Ratna Award – Presented by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari (2023)
• Dainik Jagran Education Excellence Award – Presented by Hon. Anupriya Patel (2024)

Public Engagements

Praakhar frequently participates in:

• Regional policy dialogues and youth summits
• Government and NGO-hosted panel discussions
• Awareness drives on health, nutrition, and rural development
• Skill-building workshops for students and job seekers

See Also

• Youth in Indian politics
• Social reform in India
• Non-governmental organizations in India
• Grassroots politics