Flagship Initiative

SAMRUDHI RPL & Skilling

A flagship capacity-building initiative by Centre for Youth (C4Y) in partnership with Crompton CSR Foundation.

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National Programme

Anti-Ragging — UGC

Supporting the National Ragging Prevention Programme across colleges throughout India.

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Safe Spaces

PINK Centre

Safe urban spaces for women & children, run by women — creating dignity in public life.

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Youth Empowerment

Empowering Youth

Enabling youth to be self-reliant and proactive citizens through scholarships and mentoring.

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Fellowship

Water Fellowship

Together with partners, we're making a difference in people's lives across the world.

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Entrepreneurship

Women Entrepreneurship (WEE Project)

Empowering women from informal workers to confident entrepreneurs driving their own futures.

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Who We Are

A Decade of Building Inclusive Change

The Centre for Youth is a nationally recognised organisation dedicated to empowering young people and women, while strengthening community-driven development across India.

Established in 2014 by a group of committed professionals, C4Y was envisioned as a platform to address gaps in youth participation and create inclusive solutions in governance, education, and social development. C4Y has since advanced its mission through innovative programmes and partnerships that place youth and women at the centre of change.

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Media Presence
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What We Do

Services

CSR
Fellowship
Scholarship
Capacity Building
Skilling
Campaigns
Awareness
Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
Impact Assessments
Research
Our Focus

Thematic Areas

Ten interconnected areas driving systemic change across communities in India.

Our Impact
Portfolio

Key Projects

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Announcements & Events

Announcements
Anti-Ragging Day & Week Celebration
Aug 12–18, 2026 • Pan India
Golden Partner Award – Crompton CSR Meet
May 11, 2026 • Mumbai
150+ Women Entrepreneurs Established
Apr 22, 2026 • Delhi NCR
1,000 Technicians RPL Certified
Mar–Apr 2026 • Pan India
Upcoming Events
02Apr2026
SAMRUDHI Training Program
Pan India
Upcoming
20Sep2025
Communication Workshop
Pan India
Upcoming
08Nov2023
Field Visit & Workshop
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Completed
02Sep2022
Pink Toilet & Clean Water Drive
New Delhi
Completed
Voices of Impact

Testimonials

Voices from partners, beneficiaries, and stakeholders reflecting real impact on the ground.

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Receiving the Golden Partner Award is a proud moment for Centre for Youth. We deeply appreciate the partnership with Crompton CSR Foundation for creating meaningful impact.

Alka Tomar
Alka Tomar
Chairperson, C4Y
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The scholarship support helped me continue my engineering studies without financial burden. It has truly changed my academic journey and opened new doors for me.

Sakshi Gadekar
Sakshi Gadekar
B.Tech Electrical, COEP Pune
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Organizations must invest in long-term environmental and social change. Initiatives like ECO Grants are a meaningful step in the right direction for our communities.

Rahul Bose
Rahul Bose
Actor, Director & Activist
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The scholarship program has significantly improved student motivation and strengthened our institution's academic and social outcomes considerably.

Puja Rani
Puja Rani
Principal, Bhojia Institute of Nursing
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Our Partners

Ministry of Jal Shakti
Ministry of Education
UGC India
IIMC
MCD
UNESCO
UNICEF
UNESCO MGIEP
Crompton
Crompton CSR Foundation
YES Foundation
PVR Nest
Mahindra CSR Foundation
HSBC
Tata Trusts
PLAN International
GIZ India
The Asia Foundation
IGSSS
DA
ESSCI
Tech Mahindra Foundation
Centre for Environment Education
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Ministry of Education
UGC India
IIMC
MCD
UNESCO
UNICEF
Crompton
Mahindra CSR Foundation
HSBC
Tata Trusts

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