YOUNG

INDIA IS ABOUT STANDING TALL

Yi Annual Report for 2011 - 2012 Young India is about YOUNG Standing Tall When a person thinks of India, the image that instantly appears is perhaps that of little man who inspired a nation to win its independence in an ingenious and non-violent manner.

Non-violent struggle is one of the most valuable contributions of India to the world. The world has drawn inspiration and strength from the Indian experience.

INDIA This is by no means this nation’s only contribution. From mathematics to medicine to astronomy, architecture, irrigation, agricultural practices and the arts, ancient India has set its stamp of excellence. The wisdom that bloomed in this land sends out its fragrance even today. Because Young India believes that it can and that it will.

While young Indians have recognized that they are the torchbearers of a great history and civilization, they have pledged to be worthy of that great heritage and are themselves successfully working towards making the world a better place. From creating amazing businesses to definitive contribution to arts, politics, medicine, technology, sports and a host of other disciplines, the young Indian is the symbol of a new resurgent India that is taking its rightful place in the comity of nations.

It is to these torchbearers and trailblazers that we dedicate this report.

YOUNG INDIANS – ANNUAL REPORT 2011

Photo: Thatcher Cook for Mercy Corps. Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 01 Young Indians (Yi) is an integral part of the Confederation of Indian Yi has been instrumental in skilling & placing 1300 youth Yi’s international engagement extends to being one of the Industry (CII), a non-government, not-for-profit, industry led and under the aegis of its Employability program. Under the proud founders of the Commonwealth Asia Alliance of industry managed organisation playing a proactive role in India's Healthcare initiative, over 175000 children have been Young Entrepreneurs (CAAYE) which is a network of young About development process. Yi was formed in the year 2002, with an dewormed in addition to many other health awareness entrepreneurs and the organizations that support them. It Young Indians objective of creating a platform for young Indians to realise the programs across the community in different cities. Within has been established to continually promote the cause of dream of a developed nation. Yi has around 1200 direct members in the sphere of Environment, Yi conducts Green I Contest to young entrepreneurs in the respective countries and will 24 city chapters, 80 members through the Infosys Corporate Chapter encourage and motivate school children to bring out convene each year and in advance of the Commonwealth (InfYi) and around 12,000 members through its district chapter, sustainable green campuses through ideas, campaigns for Heads of Government Meeting & relevant Commonwealth Farmer Nets and Student Nets. tree plantation, solid waste management projects, involving Ministerial forums to provide a platform to present a united citizens and children in the process. Yi is also in the process voice of young entrepreneurs. Yi is also represented on the Yi membership includes young progressive Indians between the age of planting one million saplings across the country through Boao Youth Forum that hosts forums for leaders from group of 25 & 40 and comprises of entrepreneurs, professionals and its ‘One Million Tree Project’. government, business and academia in Asia and other achievers from different walks of life. “To become the Voice of continents to share their vision on the most pressing issues in Young Indians Globally” being the vision of Yi, it provides a The Next Practices platform of Yi brings an opportunity for the region and world at large. platform for young Indians to participate in and contribute by students and members to engage in a structured discussion becoming an integral part of the Indian growth story. to bring “out of the box” ideas and evolve solutions to Yi has organized learning missions to UK, China, Singapore, common problems. This is implemented through the “Blue Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Israel, Turkey, Yi works effectively for promoting leadership skills for the Ocean Dialogue” and the “Packet of Seeds”. Yi strives to Ethiopia, Tanzania and Zambia. It has also worked with the development of its members through the learning programs and engage members and students in cultural activities like Planning Commission of India in conducting consultation missions to companies of global excellence in India and abroad; the musical concerts, visiting to heritage monuments for workshops across its chapters for accumulating a youth development and engagement of students through its 93 Student Net learning, traditional dinner, celebrating the 100th year of the perspective to be included in the 12th Five Year Plan and platforms that has 5578 students; and the Farmers Net platform that Indian National Anthem and initiatives that connect the with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India to has enrolled more than 8500 young & progressive farmers providing youth with areas inclined towards Arts, Sports and Culture. facilitate missions of visiting delegations of young them with real time agricultural inputs and know-how. Yi engages around 10000 people each year during the entrepreneurs to India from around the world. World Heritage Week. Yi has successfully conducted campaigns and developed projects Yi also undertakes special projects and initiatives at the across the focus areas of education, environment, healthcare, next Yi is one of the proud founders of the G20 Young chapter level such as celebrating the 100th year of the Indian practices, employability and arts (sports & culture) contributing Entrepreneurs’ Alliance which is a collective of leading National Anthem, volunteering for the Joy of Giving Week, positively to its surrounding eco system and the nation. Through its entrepreneurially-minded organizations representing the World Food month and many more. initiatives like Akshara under Education, Yi has impacted more than G20 countries who seek to promote youth entrepreneurship 15000 students across 57 centers and has successfully managed as a powerful driver of economic renewal, job creation, The National Summit of Yi is a yearly feature that helps the campaigns like the ‘SYightboard Project’, providing blackboards to innovation and social change and took a strong delegation young minds to connect with people and organizations that schools across different cities, reaching out to 1070 schools and from 16 Indian cities to the Young Entrepreneur Summit at have displayed excellence through their work and stand out impacting around 2,53,000 children. France in 2011. Yi also hosted the G20 Leadership as an inspiration to the youth today. Retreat to places of Assembly in New Delhi in January 2012 that had the tourist and historical importance gives members an Presidents and Sherpas of the G20 countries. opportunity to meet in an informal atmosphere and network to enhance the organizations reach and value.

With nine years of glorious past and decades ahead that promise nothing short, Yi intends to become a larger movement of young people and promote the attitude of “We Can, We Will”.

Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 03 Yi Past National Office Bearers

GV Sanjay Reddy Narayan Sethuramon Rajan Navani Vice-Chairman Managing Director Managing Director G V K Industries Limited WS Industries India Limited Jetline Group of Companies

S.No. Content Pg. No. 01 Young India 01 Content 02 About Young Indians 02 03 Yi Past National Office Bearers 04 04 Message from Chairman 06 05 Message from Director General 08 06 Message from National Chairman 10 Jayadev Galla Rahul Mirchandani Bhairavi Jani 07 Message from National Vice Chairperson 12 Managing Director Executive Director Executive Director 08 Learning 14 Amara Raja Batteries Limited Aries Agro Limited India@75 09 Health 22 10 Environment 28 11 Education 34 12 Employability 36 Yi Orgnogram 13 Youth Affairs 38 14 Arts, Sports & Culture 46 15 Next Practices 54

Employability International 16 Farmers Net 60 Relations 17 International Relations 64 Education Environment Membershp 18 National Summit 72 Yi Connect Processes 19 Retreats 76 Arts, Culture & 20 Governing Council 82 Sports National Initiatives/ Membershp Retreats Yi Organisation 21 Chapter Updates 84 Projects Growth Governing 22 Team Young Indians 134 Council Learning National 23 At a Glance 136 Partnerships Summit Next Practices Finance Healthcare Yi Online Corporate Chapters Students Chapter Chairs & Co-Chairs Participative Citizenship Chapters/ Stakeholders Special National Invitees Initiative Chairs & Co-Chairs Developmental Institutions Farmers

04 | Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 05 I had an opportunity to work closely with Young Indians (Yi) is great. Please continue to do so – and cultivate the habit of I congratulate the Young Indians for all their excellent work during my Presidentship with CII. Yi, as an organisation has thinking beyond limitations amongst today’s students. India is and for showing passion and commitment in nation building been doing phenomenal work since its inception in 2002. filled with opportunities to those who believe in it. – I can only say that there is no other organisation like Yi in Message from India – with so much depth, diversity, reach, commitment, President, CII I am very glad to be writing this note for the annual report of Second, I strongly believe that young people must attack dedication and involvement in nation building and coupled Young Indians, an organisation that I hugely admire for the corruption in every way possible. Corruption has distorted with the parentage of CII, Yi can only grow from strength to work they do and the impact they make on the youth of our India and many decisions, policies and practices. All of us strength. I have had the pleasure of following Yi’s work country. I was with them in Coimbatore recently to speak at have witnessed the urge of the youth in supporting people closely during the National Council meetings of CII and on their National Summit and it was aptly titled “Taking and movements that have come against corruption and you my interaction with some of their office bearers. Charge” – I am sure there was a lot of thought put into getting must carry on fighting against and attacking it in its roots; in a this as the theme and I am glad that they had a theme that democratic way. We must imagine how much better we I would like to end my message with a note that I had written was compelling, true to today’s time and with a punch. would have been if there was no corruption. Again, working on a plaque that was given to me after my address at the Yi with the students on this is important, to bring them up as Summit and it goes as: I think Yi, as an initiative by CII is a wonderful platform for responsible, ethical and transparent people. young people of this country to work on nation building and “Young Indians are doing an outstanding contribution to I am sure their scope of activities and impact numbers are on Yi as an organisation must take this as one of their important India and the building of a stronger India. I would like to see the rise each year. agenda items and this must continue; to help people in Yi become a much bigger and a much more inclusive need, to give comfort and love to the disadvantaged who are organisation that will have the power, influence and We have enormous strengths. We have a terrific so by not any fault of theirs, to educate and feed as many independence to shape the minds and policies of India. I demographic advantage compared to any other nation in children as you can and to provide medical assistance to the would like Yi to believe in democracy, to believe in doing the world. All of you know this. We, by nature, have a high elderly. good for the society, to take steps in rooting corruption and savings rate compared to most parts of the world. We have to push the reform process in India. The India growth story embraced capitalism with some good checks and balances. needs to be carried forward with vigour by Yi to make India We have come some good distance since liberalization. Our Third, think of the society. Think of business as as the foremost nation in the world by realising the economy is on a sound footing. Our fundamentals are a social entity and as part of the society. The enormous potential of its people”. strong. Our passion for performance is higher than anywhere else that I have seen. This is our central story. We shareholders are not the only owners of May I take this opportunity to stand up and applaud the great must find a way to travel this journey with great business. The larger society, who may not have work of Young Indians last year led from the front by Mr Shankar opportunities ahead. put in money directly, are very much owners of Vanavarayar as the National Chairman and all those who the business. formed part of his team. Remember to always think, My generation’s biggest achievement is bringing economic “We Can, We Will” and stand to deliver it in all forms! liberalization to this country and to put India on the road of progress and process of reforms. But, in my opinion, the Thank you. Fourth, you must favour pushing of reforms in the country – journey has just begun and Young Indians need to take this without which, India will find it difficult to effectively fight forward. And as we take this forward, there are some areas on a level playing field and get its due share. I think the that I would like to have the attention of youngsters today: various governments in the states and the centre are keen to B Muthuraman First, entrepreneurship is important and it is very important to involve the youth; you must use this as an opportunity to think big, in numbers and reach. India’s demands will only get make your voices heard and thereby get the policies that are bigger in the years to come and its time that we cultivate more important and crucial to propel India’s growth. job givers in the years ahead. I understand that Yi is already working with over 90 institutions around the country and this

Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 07 The world is going through exciting times in the last few decades – Secondly, reforms are playing an important role in the world forthcoming decade will test us on many counts – on it’s a boundary less world and full of opportunities and along comes today. We are seeing crisis in some parts of the world, that inclusive growth, economic growth and social growth – and issues that one needs to tackle and I am glad that India is in the thick directly impacts the other side of the universe – and the role of Young Indians will be extremely valuable – we Message from of things playing a proactive role in positively impacting the therefore you must connect and discuss a lot more on the will need equitable growth, low-cost resourceful innovation Director General, CII economy of the region and perhaps the world at large. With 47% of need for reforms in our country and for the region, that will & management and focus on “next” practices as drivers of India's current 1 billion population under the age of 20 and teenagers take the world forward. The world leaders want the opinions growth together with the responsibility of brand building, among them numbering about 160 million, India is expected to and involvement of the youth in nation building. ethical progress and sustainable inclusiveness. become a “younger” nation as we proceed into the 21st century. By 2015, Indians under 20 will make up 55% of the population and their Thirdly, India needs more entrepreneurs and this is an Yi will continue to be an integral part of CII & we look engagement with India and the world is extremely important. important agenda that Yi is working on – it’s very close to CII forward to engaging with Yi in more platforms in the years to as well. CII will continue to play an important role in The Young Indians have had a great last 12 months engaging a wider pushing this agenda forward and in also working with the section of the society around different parts of the country and for me, Young Indians on this point. India today has the best it signifies many things and wish to highlight a few pointers here; competitive atmosphere for this to happen and Yi’s must I am glad that India is in the thick make full utilisation of this opportunity. How Young Indians of things playing a proactive role First, such engagements between youngsters of India is no longer an will use their skills to push into new markets will largely in positively impacting the option, it’s a necessity. An interconnected world like today calls for determine India’s emergence as a winner among other economy of the region and such engagement models and will bring in people for a common competitive countries. inclusive agenda. To share best practices, to engage in new business perhaps the world at large. models like tapping the huge potential in rural India, to serve a It is heartening that Yi has acted on all these points through common purpose of basic education and tackling poverty and to their initiatives under the verticals of learning, education, jointly work towards a better India. environment, healthcare, arts (sports & culture) and next come. I was present at Yi National Summit last year at practices & in the process, engaging the students and Coimbatore and could experience their energy and passion farmers. While my appreciation goes to the excellent work to work with commitment and dedication for India and this carried out by Yi in these areas, it is great to note the amount was aptly put into demonstration by the theme of their of work on the international front – from being one of the summit which was “Taking Charge”. Like I had mentioned proud founders of the G20 Young Entrepreneur Alliance in my message last year, the Young Indians are sending out a and hosting the G20 Leadership Assembly at New Delhi, for strong signal to inform and engage as against command and partnering with the Commonwealth Asia Youth Centre to control. form the Commonwealth Asia Alliance of Young Entrepreneurs, for the mission to Singapore and the I wish the Yi members to take charge of more areas with the, representation at the Boao Forum in Hong Kong and at the “We Can, We Will” attitude and CII is totally committed to Commonwealth Business Forum, Australia. making it happen. I wish to congratulate Shankar, Anupama, the entire team of its Governing Council and all members of It has been a pleasure to have been part of some of these Yi around the 24 chapters for the excellent year they have delegations and to personally witness the energy of Young had and wish them all the very best for the future. Indians and the world’s keenness to engage with the youth of India. This must be harnessed to share and learn from the With the Young Indians and a country that is and will youth around the world. Now that Yi is part of two global continue to be young for many more years, none of us in partnerships, I would recommend that these partnerships India and the world can expect any less and its with pride and connect are taken by Yi to the next level of engagement. that I have written this note witnessing the impact that Yi India, as a land of diversity, democracy and dynamics has continues to make for India’s progress. recorded excellent progress over the past ten years and the Chandrajit Banerjee

Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 09 Namaskar! Now to the specifics. 2011 - 2012 has been an active, Not too long ago I received a call to align with Yi. It has been interesting and inspiring year. We have had close to 500 a journey of evolution, learning and an amazing array of This is an incredible moment in the history of India. During events and this means that Young Indians and our Executive experiences, people, projects and thoughts. I cannot forget Message from the next decade, the energy of a 100 million young Indians Members have been working on high energy and engaging the people who got me and encouraged me on this great trip. National Chairman will make this planet a finer place. One in every six working themselves in the mission of Yi with passion. When we I have been fortunate in the support and friendship of many Young Indians persons will be a Young Indian. Today the world sees India began the year, our goal was to be impactful in actions, and this had made it easy and possible to achieve our goals. not only as a repository of the world’s wisdom but also as the awareness and advocacy. This aspiration has been realized, The Yi Core Group's strength behind the rganization, the indispensable engine for its growth - half a billion young and with Yi impacting over 4,00,000 people directly and encouragement from my immediate predecessors and of energetic minds that are heirs to a rich tradition of creativity, indirectly. Yi has consolidated its membership, added course the amazing relationship that I had with the enterprise and wisdom. another chapter in Ludhiana and has begun the groundwork Governing Council and working relation with the for the formation of more chapters. If I have to sum up the Secretariat. With all of this behind me, I would not have The information revolution has thrown open a whole new year so far, I would say it has been a year of targeted high done much without the belief of my family, who almost gave world (literally) to the Young Indian. Once lack of capital impact, involved action and decision-making, international me up to Yi during the year. Also friends and the and the tyranny of closed doors held him back. Not any emergence, extensive information-sharing and life-altering organizations that I work and represent held Yi in such high more. Now creativity alone can catapult us to un-imagined experiences. esteem that they saw my absence as a righteous heights. The Young Indian has embraced the ones and zeros commitment for the Nation. of the digital world and multiplied them into tens, hundreds, Friends, so much has been done and much more will be thousands, and millions . . . to capture new horizons. happening in the future. The passion for India, belief in the They too placed Nation above! It would be interesting to future and faith in possibilities is what makes things happen look back on my social media interactions during the year I write this message for the Yi Annual Report in a year that and this is very true for Yi too. This is the soul, but it’s the which in a way, document this landmark year of my life. The has been momentous, consolidating, energized, far- inspiring involvement and leadership of hundreds of Young year to come will be fascinating, I am sure, with an even reaching, innovative and filled with experiences and Indians that breathes life into the soul. Many of you have more passionate and impactful organization being put friendships. Everywhere I went the mention of Young shown and stood up for something that I believe is the together by Anupama and Srikant. Anupama has been of Indians generated immediate interest and the excitement enduring truth and vision of Yi, and that is placing India constant support and had given me the liberty to act. about what we are doing was palpable. Yi as an organisation above the Individual. From Tiruvananthapuram to Kashmir is proud to claim its simple but significant role in giving and Nagaland to Goa, Young Indians have stood tall to I would like to conclude by reminding ourselves that we are Young India the confidence to take on the world. declare that the nation is above self. I salute this truly a historic generation. We are witnessing history in the commitment and urge you to inspire many more so that we making, and indeed, *we* are making history! Decades ago may quickly realize our dream of a Strong India. I have the Mahatma gave a call for Poorna Swaraj and a generation resisted the inclination to mention many of your names and gave us our rightful liberation and now is the time, friends, the many excellent projects/actions only because of the fact for our generation to move India into the next orbit. Our Yi as an organisation is proud to that Yi is more about "We".This is a moment to reflect and time has come and it is in our hands to make the future, one that will ensure for every citizen and the nation true claim its simple but significant role rejoice about what we have achieved and also to resolve for greater commitment in the years to come. freedom, dignity and progress. The time to quote our rights in giving Young India the confidence has passed and it is now the moment to talk about our duties. to take on the world. Here I must mention the enabling role of CII and also the Yi, my friends, is our medium to script our dreams and make spirited executive team that worked brilliantly. The belief of them real for India. Let us not only build a nation or a region CII President Mr. Muthuraman and support of but show the world that there is an Indian way and that this is Mr. Chandrajit Banerjee has only encouraged me to do the way of the future. more. Many in CII saw promise in us and specially the commitment of Virendra Gupta, Mahesh and now For India, and for the World, We can, We will! Thulasiraj. Jaihind!

Shankar Vanavarayar

Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 11 I am very happy to be writing this note for the Yi annual We are all aware of CII’s work on various areas for the events that we do each year will continue with the same report 2011-12 and I must confess that this has certainly business sector and beyond. It is only natural for Yi to spirit – whether it is the national summit or the national been a strong year for Yi on all fronts. I want to share with capitalize on their phenomenal work as it is parented, retreat or if it is the world environment week. These days Message from you all that my association with Yi has been of immense mentored and supported by CII. To this effect, I am glad to have been observed by all chapters in the past year and National Vice Chairperson value to me. I have always believed in the potential of Yi share with you that the base is strong and we have got celebrated with great enthusiasm. I strongly believe that Young Indians as an organization and I am proud to say that in the past outstanding support from Mr Chandrajit Banerjee, and the all chapters are an integral part of national and national four years of my association with Yi, starting as the his senior team of Deputy Director Generals and Senior is part of all chapters; together we complete Yi. founding chairperson of the Yi Chandigarh chapter to Director’s in CII. The office bearers of Yi chapters will now, I am witness to Yi’s strong growth. New chapters continue to be part of the CII Zonal / State Council I would like to congratulate Shankar, all the members in and verticals have been added, the number of people we and collaborate with the CII office bearers at each the GC, and each and every member for their impact has increased, and the nature of our impact on the location to exchange ideas. We have much to learn from contributions in making Yi such a great organization. We eco-system has also magnified. We were already on our each other. have had a wonderful and meaningful 12 months, thanks way to becoming a force in India but that did not stop us to all of you. It was an absolute pleasure working with from taking on the international challenge. Now, we are Shankar. He is a true friend and more than that, a great exceptionally well-placed in the international area as “ Young Indian. His dedication and commitment to Yi will well. All this has been possible because of the passion and As an organization always be remembered and appreciated by all of us. I shall commitment of the young people of India, who have we were born when India was look forward to his advise on Yi in the future. I look come forward and volunteered to be part of Yi. They have changing at an forward to working with each one of you and with the not hesitated to contribute their ideas and time, for unprecedented pace leadership of CII, in the year to come, to make Yi an developing this nation. organization that all of us are truly proud of. I am sure Shankar will be involved in Yi just like the other past Yi As Yi continues to grow and evolve itself, it is important ” national chairmen we have had. A very warm welcome to that we look at ways to increase its reach and influence in I have been part of the National Council Meetings last year Srikant Suryanarayanan, in his new avatar as the National our eco-system. In this regard partnerships with key along with Shankar and have had the pleasure of speaking Vice Chairman of Yi – I am looking forward to working organizations can play an important role. As an about our work and sharing the Yi highlights. It is with him. organization we were born when India was changing at an humbling to say the least when distinguished industry I will be meeting all of you shortly. Let us together work unprecedented pace. Our journey has been short, but it is veterans take the time to understand what Yi is doing. It is towards increasing the relevance and impact of Yi and unique in many ways. We have much to share with our most encouraging to receive their complements and their make it an organization that is valuable and meaningful to potential partners -- our diverse experiences, our suggestions on what can be done better. Showcasing Yi all its stake holders. Your involvement and challenges and our successes. Today we are well work, informally and formally at the highest Council of CII encouragement will be my best support. positioned to forge a mutually beneficial bond with our is important for Yi and we hope to continue to avail of this partners and together create a strong impact. Shankar and opportunity. We can, We will. his team have worked hard at the integration of Yi with CII in all the chapters and at Yi national. I hope to take it Our international work has seen a new high as has been Anupama Arya further. mentioned by many others in this report and as you will see in the pages to follow. Today we have direct links with Yi like organizations in 28 different countries, and it is only getting stronger. We have a unique opportunity before us, to extend the reach and depth of our international linkages and make Yi “The Voice of Young Indians Globally”. We intend to continue to expand this area in the coming year and we hope that this effort will benefit each member of Yi. The other days in the national calendar and the national

Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 13 Total no. of events - 106

Mumbai Dabbawallahs

Out of the many things that comes to one’s mind when we think LEARNING of Mumbai, surely there are the Dabbawallahs a word with the (Highlights) closest meaning of “lunch box delivery man”. Though this profession seems to be simple, it is actually a highly specialized service in Mumbai which is over a century old and has become integral to the cultural life of this city.

Dr Pawan Agrawal is an ardent and dedicated professional who Learning is evolution in its simplest form … a holds a PhD on the supply chain management skills the continuous process of knowledge assimilation Dabbawallahs. He basically takes these session during which towards a better tomorrow. Yi has always prided the operation process of Mumbai's dabbawalas is shared with itself not just in its achievements towards nation the participants. The process which makes them competitive at Ahmedabad, 21 November 2011 building but also in the value we it adds to each of the customers' end but united at the delivery end, ensuring their its members. survival over a century and more. Dr Agrawal also explaines the two basic principles which is followed by each & every Dabbawala “Work is worship and Customer is God” and this has made them achieve Six Sigma, they proud to say that Mumbai Dabbawala Association is the only in Country who has achieved the Six Sigma rating.

Yi had 6 highly successful and enthusiastic sessions in Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Indore, Hyderabad, Bangalore and

Vizag, impacting 934 Yi members with in a time span of seven Vadodara, 22 September 2011 14 | Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 months of this learning series. Learning Sessions

Learning session with Session on Visit of Interaction with Mr Shekar Dattatri Doing Business in Hong Kong Young Parliamentarians Multiple cities Kolkata, 15 November 2011 Ms Vasundhara Raje from Africa Coimbatore, 27 May 2011 Mumbai, 29 April 2011 A speaker series on Conserving Tiger, India’s Yi (Kolkata Chapter) organised an interactive National Animal by Mr Shekar Dattatri was session with Mr Simon Galpin, Director General, In a constant endeavour to engage with the youth from CII & Yi Members of Coimbatore Chapter interacted and spent c o n d u c t e d i n d i f f e r e n t Y i c h a p t e r s . Invest Hong Kong and Ms Amy Ying, Head of all facets, Yi (Mumbai Chapter) organized a visit of the an evening with Ms Vasundhara Raje, Leader of Opposition, Mr Dattatri is a renowned wildlife conservationist, Innovation & Technology Sector, Invest Hong Young Parliamentary delegation from Africa. Rajasthan Legislative Assembly on 27 May 2011 at Isha filmmaker, writer and has much more to his Kong on Tuesday, at Hotel Hyatt Regency, A strong 26 delegation Member of Parliaments of the Foundation. The session was a casual interaction, with Ms Raje profile. The series covered a wide range of topic Kolkata. The topic of the session was “Doing Youth wings from Mali, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Namibia, addressing on the different communities of Rajasthan and their on truth about tigers and addressed questions such Business in Hong Kong”. InvestHK is the Mozambique, Swaziland, Zambia, Malawi, Ghana, standards of living. She also gave insights in to the Rajasthan as : Why have India’s tigers declined so department for foreign direct investment, under Botswana, Rwanda and Tanzania visited. State policies and also spoke on her view and notions towards drastically? What exactly are the problems facing the policy purview of the Commerce and their conservation? And are there any solutions to various aspects which was informative. Economic Development Bureau of the Hong Kong A detailed presentation on Yi initiatives and activities the crisis? These and many other questions were SAR Government. The other speakers present was shared with them and it was overwhelming to see Ms Raje spok at length on the role of youngsters in coming up answered succinctly in ‘The Truth about Tigers’ were Mr Ravi Todi, Director, Bengal Tools Ltd, their appreciation for Yi. The delegation witnessed the with administrative responsibilities in running states and series. The sessions provided useful pointers on activities being achieved year on year by Yi (Mumbai Mr Partha Kundu, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, and national. She said that one of the main areas that the youngsters how ordinary citizens and youth including school Chapter). Many voiced their feedback of not having an Mr Romit Dasgupta, Director, Globsyn Group. must mainly concentrate on will be to balance the imbalance in childern can contribute towards saving the tiger.Yi organization like Yi to work at the grass root level. They had 4 highly successful and enthusiastic sessions It was an excellent opportunity for the members to the country – saying that is this was not addressed adequately shared their views on African Youth being tomorrow’s impacting 450 Yi members in Pune, Coimbatore, interact with the senior officials of Invest Hong and fast enough, this may engulf into a large issue in the leaders in their respective countries by fostering Madurai, contributing in spreading the awareness Kong and explore business opportunities there. country. She made a detailed report on the initiatives entrepreneurship, providing government funded low about tiger conservation as a high priority project India’s is relationship with Hongkong is historical undertaken by her at Rajasthan and the impact that it had on the interest seed capital for start ups and encouraging youth to the Yi nets and cities across India. and dates back to more than 150 years. to take up developmental project in the ministry. young population in the state.

Session with Dr Madhavan Nair, Interactive session with Mr Raymond Peter IAS, Session with Mr Paranjoy Guha Takurtha, Session on parenting with Session with Ms Roopa Kuduva, Managing Director & CEO Session with Ms Rajshree Pathy, CMD, Former Chairman of ISRO, at Kochi Pricipal Secretary to Govt. of Ap, Dept. Social Work at Hyderabad Independent Journalist, at Chennai Mr K Raghunanthan, Writer & Author, at Trivandrum CRISIL Ltd on “Role of the Financial Sector in India Economy”, at Guwahati Rajshree Sugars & Chemicals, at Coimbatore Yi National Learning Mission to Facebook, Indian School of Business, Infotech Enterprises and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. Hyderabad, 20-21 Jan 2012

Yi Hyderabad organized a national level Learning mission to growing number of users, advertisers and developers in Facebook, Indian School of Business, Infotech Enterprises India and across the globe, he said. and Mahindra & Mahindra on 20-21 Jan 2012 at Hyderabad. Mr Sahil Mathur, Head of Operations domain addressed Yi Members and handled their user related queries. He also The objective of this Mission was to provide a learning educated members various applications and spams Infotech Enterprises provides leading-edge engineering Established in 1945, our core automotive and farm platform to Yi members and help them to understand the downloaded on Facebook. solutions, including product development and life-cycle equipment businesses have grown into market leaders best Practices adopted by these companies and how these support, process, network and content engineering to major whose triple bottom line ethic is driving industry trends Mr Vick, Head of Marketing & Advertisement domain companies have successfully managed to evolve business organizations worldwide. With nearly two decades of towards technological innovation, social responsibility, and briefed that Hyderabad centre would house online excellence models in their respective sectors. continuous growth, Infotech leverages a "Global Delivery constantly improving customer satisfaction. advertising and developer support teams and provide and Collaborative Engineering" model to achieve The charged up team headed for the exciting day with lots of measurable and substantial benefits for our clients. The plant visit to Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) was also a fun & bonding. great learning experience. The presentation given by top A warm welcome was waiting for YI members at Infotech managements depicted that it is a major automobile Enterprises Limited. Upon the arrival, Mr Viswanath manufacturer of utility vehicles, passenger cars, pickups, Machiraju, Manager - Strategic Initiatives, Infotech commercial vehicles, and two wheelers. Enterprises Ltd and Mr Kshitij Sharma, Deputy Manager, Marketing, Infotech Enterprises Ltd took YI members for a Operations of Mahindra & Mahindra today, span 18 key Facebook - one of the world’s largest social network round-the-clock, multi-lingual support to the social walk through the CoEs explaining rail signals, Boeing, etc. industries that form the foundation of every modern website with over 800 million active users has over 2,000 networking site's users and advertisers globally. where they provide the best technology services and economy: aerospace, aftermarket, agribusiness, employees and 15 offices across the globe. In Asia it has its The mission then visited The Indian School of Business - the solutions to industry and governments worldwide. automotive, components, construction equipment, operations in Hyderabad, India. premium business was evolved from the need for a world consulting services, defense, energy, farm equipment, class business school in Asia. Ms Rajani Yathati, Executive Assistant, Facebook along with Dr B V R Mohan Reddy, Chairman & Managing Director finance and insurance, industrial equipment, information Facebook team cordially welcomed the Yi members and The founders, some of the best minds from the corporate gave a presentation titled “Building Sustainable Global technology, leisure and hospitality, logistics, real estate, introduced them to the employee friendly and casual and academic worlds - visualised the leadership needs of Companies" sharing his experience of making Infotech one retail, and two wheelers. working environment of Facebook office. emerging Asian economies & recognised that the rapidly of the top 05 IT companies in the country. He also focused changing business landscape would require not only young on the best technology services and solutions which In addition to world class manufacturing facilities, the plant Ms Rajani took Yi Members for a tour to the Facebook office leaders with an understanding of evolving economies, but Infotech Enterprises Ltd provides to industry and invested in a solar heating system to reduce the carbon which was later followed by an interactive session with also with a global perspective. governments worldwide. footprint and a rain water harvesting system to conserve senior management which helped mission members to water. Moreover, the plant has a ‘zero discharge’ plant and understand the operations of Facebook. Mr Kumara Guru, Head - Mohali Integration, ISB in his Dr Reddy also brief that Infotech Enterprises Limited, head all the buildings will be energy efficient with a total power presentation depicted ISB’s commitment & role in creating quartered at Hyderabad, India, is listed in the Bombay Stock requirement of only 3 MVA. The Plant visit was appreciated by Mr Abhishek Nag, Head of Platform Operations of leaders through its innovative programs, outstanding faculty Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) under one and all from the Mission. Facebook interacted with Yi Members and also informed and thought leadership. the name INFOTECENT. that Hyderabad was world's fourth Facebook office. Facebook has decided to make Hyderabad its first address in Mr Guru gave a walk around guided tour of the campus; Members were happy they could spend their time visiting Asia, with plans to set up a centre in the city to support its spread over 260 acres, a beautiful site with large boulders, open fields, landscaped areas and lush greenery. one of the most diverse IT company in India and interacting with dynamic team behind it. Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 19 Excellence Mission Mission to Mission to Visit to Renault Nissan & Hyundai Motors India Ltd. Times of India Press MMD Diary Akshaya Patra Foundation Chennai, 10 June 2011 Ahmedabad, 5 August 2011 Erode, 16 July 2011 Vizag, 3 March 2012

A Yi Excellence Mission to Renault Nissan & Hyundai The Times Group (also referred as Bennett, Coleman and MMD is the country’s premier dairy products producer, with Akshaya Patra Foundation at Vizag was launched three Motors India Ltd was organized on 10 June, 2011. More Co. Ltd.) is the largest media conglomerate in India and is excellent and hygienic manufacturing facilities, and years ago in Auto Nagar and its Head office is at Bangalore. It than 40 participants from Yi & CII participated in this headed by brothers Samir and Vineet Jain. The company has effective logistics that will lead the milk from the farmer in a runs a mid-day meal program for Govt. Schools, Hospitals, mission. eleven publishing centres, fifteen printing centres, fifty-five cold chain to the consumer of the product to give them the etc... Feeding over 5000 childrens in vizag. 50 employees sales offices, over 7000 employees, five dailies, including best quality natural products of International standards in help in the kitchen to prepare the food. It has various Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) is a wholly owned two of the largest in the country with approx 4.3 million, the perfect packing in the most modern factory, giving them subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company (HMC), South Korea equipments for preparing food like 4 rice cookers each has copies circulated daily, two lead magazines, twenty-nine value for money. and is the largest passenger car exporter and the second niche magazines reaching 2468 cities and towns, thirty-two capacity of preparing 110 kg of rice, grinding machine, rice largest car manufacturer in India. HMIL presently markets 8 Radio Stations, two Television News Channels, one Yi Erode Chapter organizes a Family Mission to Milky Mist filter machine, etc… YI Members found it very useful. models of passenger cars across segments. The A2 segment Television Life Style Channel and turnover in excess of USD Dairy [MMD] on 16th July 2011. Nearly 15 members with The history of Akshaya Patra Foundation starts with a story of includes the EON, Santro, i10 and the i20, the A3 segment 1 billion. their family were present at the Mission. Milky Mist Dairy is includes the Accent and the Verna, the A5 segment includes compassion. Looking out of a window one day in Mayapur, a the South India’s premier dairy products producer, with the Sonata Transform and the SUV segment includes the Yi (Ahmedabad Chapter) organised a learning mission to the village near Calcutta, His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta excellent and hygienic manufacturing facilities. The visitors Santa Fe. Times of India Press. The Times of India (TOI) is an Indian Swami Prabhupada saw a group of children fighting with street were taken around the factory and were explained the English-language daily middle-market newspaper. dogs over scraps of food. From this simple, yet heart breaking Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Ltd is a relatively process of manufacturing, packing of the final product etc. According to Audit Bureau of Circulations, it has the largest incident, came the determination that: No one within a ten new facility that is currently manufacturing Micra & a yet to circulation among all English-language newspapers in the mile radius of our center should go hungry. It is his inspiration be released sedan version of the same. The participants world, across all formats (broadsheet, tabloid, compact, which helped them to create The Akshaya Patra Foundation as interacted with Mr Kou Kimura, Managing Director & CEO Berliner and online). It is owned and published by Bennett, Mission to of Renault Nissan who briefed them about the plant & Coleman & Co. Ltd. which is owned by the Sahu Jain family Keventer Agro it is today. answered the queries of the members. and Mission was initiated by Ms Aakanksha Mamtora, Kolkata, 24 September 2011 It began this initiative with the vision that “No child in India Chair-Learning, Yi Ahmedabad Chapter. The objective of shall be deprived of education because of hunger.” In June This was followed by a visit to the well-established plant of the Mission was to learn how a printing press works, its Keventer Group entered into a franchisee agreement with Hyundai Motors India Ltd. Members got the opportunity to logistics and how the last minute breaking news gets the food and beverage giant - PARLE to manufacture, 2000, it started our mid-day meal program in Bangalore by visit the famous final assembly line of this fully integrated incorporated in the Newspaper. 10 Yi Ahmedabad Chapter package, distribute and market its well-known brands feeding 1500 children in 5 schools. At that time there was no state-of-the-art manufacturing plant. members participated in the Mission. namely FROOTI - a popular mango drink, Appy and Appy State run school meal program in Karnataka. Within a few Fizz- the in-style apple drinks and Bailey packaged drinking short weeks they had received hundreds of requests from Mission to Kinfra International Apparel Park (KIAP) is a subsidiary of water. With their past ventures on high pedestals, Keventer teachers who expressed the dire need of such a scheme. This Kinfra International Apparel Park Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Agro now moved to greener pasture. This time over, success over whelming response was the impetus for the growth of came in the form of the food export division. The division Trivandrum, 30 July 2011 Corporation(KINFRA), a statutory body under Govt. of Kerala. Akshaya Patra Foundation. In November 28, 2001 the KIAP was established as a part of the Government of Kerala's exports food products such as Mango Pulp, Guava Pulp, Supreme Court of India passed an order which mandated Sesame Seeds, and Bakery Ingredients to various customers commitment for the growth of industries in Kerala. KIAP provides that: "Cooked mid-day meal is to be provided in all the across the globe. world-class infrastructure facilities exclusively for garment government and government-aided primary schools in all manufacturing units. Apparel Park at Thiruvananthapuram is one Yi Kolkata Chapter organized Thrilling Experience around the states." Akshaya Patra was called in to give testimonies to among other Parks promoted and assisted by Govt. of India under the Factory of Keventer Agro Ltd. makers of Frooti. That was the Supreme Court in order to implement the mandate. By "Apparel Parks for Exports Scheme". a great opportunity as the visit gave the members learning the time the Ministry of Human Resource Development Chapter members from Yi Kochi went to Trivandrum for a cross more on Metro/Dairy & Frooti brands and how the (Department of School Health and Education) extended its chapter visit. Trivandrum members also joined them for an wonderful product is made, right from production to support to this noble cause in 2003, Akshaya Patra was industrial visit to KINFRA Industrial park and visited Goodwill marketing. Surely the factory visit was a great learning already reaching out to 23,000 underprivileged children Polymers, Vasudeva Vilasam Ayurveda and Textport Industries. experience for all of the members and made them able to through the support of our donors. The day was filled with information and fun for the members who appreciate on a better scale on how a consumer product is learned about the industries and their process and products. The manufactured before it reaches the market shelf. day ended with a joint dinner at Kovalam. Total no. of events - 69 HEALTH Highlights

In a country where people die due to hunger, malnourishment and lack of basic healthcare, can we come up with a model for healthcare where good quality healthcare is accessible to all our citizens. Is healthcare all about only curing the ill? What about prevention, what about nourishment to our children and what about issue of obesity, diabetes and heart diseases? How can we be a healthy nation? Yi as an organization proved its commitment, diversity and potential, by celebrating this World Health Day in 21 chapters, from Srinagar to Vadodara and from Nagaland to Madurai, marked with fervor and enthusiasm. Yi also launched a new initiative for the year with a campaign towards a “Fit Young India”.

22 | Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 23 Sessions on “World Disability Day” "Eat Right to Live Right” Srinagar, 2 December 2011 Goa, 7 April 2011 Yi (Srinagar Chapter) organized an outing for children with multiple disabilities to mark On the occasion of World Health Day, Yi (Goa Chapter) under its Health care the “World Disability Day”. Two Special schools, Angel’s Care and Chotay Taray initiative organised an Interactive Session on "Eat Right to Live Right" with Foundation were identified and these children were taken to Nigeen Club followed by Dr Vandana Kakodkar, a consulting Dietitian and a Post-Graduate in Nutritional & a boat ride in the Nigeen Lake. The tour of the club, boat ride and lunch were facilitated Dietetic course from Nirmala Niketan, Mumbai University. by Department of Tourism Government of Jammu & Kashmir. Ms Tasleema, Principle, Chotay Taray Foundation said that ‘programs and outing which are focused on The interactive session which dealt with topics like Nutritious diets, Classification children with multiple disabilities are need of the hour. This is high time now society of Food Groups on the relative concentration of their nutrients, Principles of should accept these children and should treat them equally’ she said. The children Healthy eating, Fast Foods and its consequences etc. Topics like exercise and were very happy and enthusiastic about the boat ride in the Nigeen Lake as it is very overweight issues were also highlighted and discussed. The session was attended rear that this type of activity is organized by any other organization. The principals of by 20 Yi Members who were very keen on dietary issues and actively participated the schools were very thankful to Yi for organizing this outing. in the discussions.

Preventive Healthcare - The Need of The Hour Bangalore, 13 October 2011 Health Checkup Camp Madurai, 11 September 2011 Yi (Bangalore Chapter) organized a Seminar on “Preventive Healthcare; The Need of The Hour” on 13 October 2011. Young Indians (Madurai Chapter) along with Devadoss Multispeciality Hospital & Aparajitha Corporate Services (P) Ltd, Madurai organised a The Seminar was focused on Preventive Healthcare, Corporate Wellness Practices and “Preventive Health Checkup Camp” on 11 September 2011 at Yoga with an objective to understand simple and achievable ways to create a healthy, Checkanurani area in Madurai city in order to spread the importance and happy and more productive work force. need to preventive Healthcare & how to live a healthy life. Mr Venkatesh Kumar, Head - Finance, Aparajitha Corporate Services (P) Dr Balachandra H Keni, Medical Director, Sagar Hospitals, Dr Raghavendra, Head of Ltd inaugurated the health camp. Preventative Medicine, Sagar Hospitals, Dr R Nagarathna, Dean, Division of Yoga and Life Sciences of Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana University and More than 600 localities from the Checkanurani area participated and got Ms Sindhu Subhashini, Senior Manager, People Function, MindTree Limited guided the benefited from this Camp. audience to understand simple ways to lead a healthy life.

World No Tobacco Day Dental Camp Chennai, 31 May 2011 Do’s and Dont’s of Pranayama Yi (Chennai Chepter) organised a free Dental camp to commemorate the World No Pune, 7 April 2011 Tobacco Day. The camp was held at Katrambakkam, Keevalur, Puduped and Samandarambed villages near Sri Perambadur. Yi (Pune chapter) celebrated the “World Health Day” and joined the national initiative of “Fitter India Campaign”. Ms Sheetal Navani – Yi Pune, Health Chair, The Yi dental camp was supported by a team of 20 experienced Doctors and Nurses initiated the activity. Ms Neeru Goyal – Pranayam teacher instructed the offering the villagers free dental check-ups for problems related to tobacco audience present on the Do’s and Dont’s of pranayama. The audience was given chewing, smoking cigarettes etc. Dental decay and early stages of cancer was a demonstration of the basic pranayama and this followed the teacher’s advice diagnosed in villagers through this camp. The villagers were also educated on the and performed pranayam accordingly. Ms Padmini Sundaram – Chair, hazards of tobacco by showing pictures to the adults and adolescents. Those Healthcare Yi (Pune Chapter) delivered the vote of thanks.The session ended up requiring treatment were taken to a nearby hospital to avail free treatment for their very well and received a good response. problems. Dr Vinod Prem Anand, Chair, Healthcare, of Yi (Chennai Chapter) was also present.

24 | Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 25 CPR & First Aid Session for Fire Brigadiers Distribution of First Aid Kits Coimbatore, 27 June 2011 Ahmedabad, 7 April 2011 The Fire Brigadiers are extensively trained primarily to put out hazardous fires that threaten civilian Yi (Ahmedabad Chapter) celebrated “World Health Day” at Ahmedabad by distributing First populations and property, to rescue people from car incidents, collapsed and burning buildings and – Aid box to the kids of the laborers working at a construction site near the PDPU. The other such situations. The increasing complexity of modern industrialized life with an increase in objective behind distributing the first – aid box was to create awareness about the importance the scale of hazards has created an increase in the skills needed in firefighting techniques and a of keeping the provision of emergency care for an illness or injury until actual medical broadening of the firefighter-rescuer's remit. They sometimes are even in a situation to provide treatment can be accessed, if needed. One needs to learn to handle common injuries and emergency medical services at the scene of accident. wounds. Cuts and scrapes, for example, should be rinsed with cool water, to stop bleeding, apply firm but gentle pressure, using gauze etc. Therefore, the SPT students of the PDPU Net Knowing the importance, the Young Indians (Coimbatore Chapter) in association with KG Hospital took the initiative of distributing the First – Aid box. The students also explained the workers organized a CPR & First Aid demonstration session for the fire brigadiers of Coimbatore Region in about how and when to use of First-Aid Box. The laborers were very thankful to the initiative the office of fire brigadiers in Coimbatore. Dr Farooq, Cardiologist spoke about the 7 essential steps taken by the students. 15 Yi Student NET members participated in the health awareness drive. to be followed during a CPR session and made a demonstration for the understanding of the fire brigadiers. Dr Mohan Gandhi, Physiotherapist advised them about life habits. The session benefitted 50 fire brigadiers. Session on Yoga & Aerobics Delhi, 7 April, 2011 World Health Day Celebration Vadodara, 7 April 2011 Yi (Delhi Chapter) organised a daylong session on Yoga & Aerobics and a free consultation on nutrition advisory, on ‘Vedic Wellness’ for its members at the Yi (Vadodara Chapter) organized an interactive session with Ms Kinita Kadakia, renowned Elemention Gym, in Delhi. The interaction was coordinated by Dr Shikha Nutritionalist from MEAL Pyramid, Mumbai. The theme for the session was weight Sharma and her team of nutrition experts from Nutri-Health. A team of nutritionists loss and nutrition 24*7. Ms Kinita is a renowned nutritionist and works for Cricket provided expert health care advise on nutrition, diet plan, high cholesterol & players of Indian Cricket Academy, Bengaluru. She is a professional writer and hypothyroid. Members also availed the benefit of free and exquisite massage at the panelist to Dainik Jagran, Timeout Mumbai, Times online and Times of India She is Elemention Gym, ranging from Swedish, Balinese Deep Tissue, Aromatherapy & Inch also lecturer at various colleges and institutes. Ms Kadakia was on a subsidiary Loss massages. committee of Commonwealth games 2010.

The vedic wellness session was aimed at guiding the Yi Delhi members about Kinita spoke about healthy food habits for day to day lifestyle. The session aimed to nutrition and various eating habits on the basis of ancient vedic teachings. A team of provide answers related to health, nutrition and fitness. She also addressed on the expert doctors studied the profiles of members and gave them guidance on the basis of issues related to daily health care and fitness secrets of athletes, the challenges faced a psychometric analysis and eating habits of the individuals. The session was greatly by the athletes in maintaining their health regime. There were around 70 participants appreciated by the Yi Delhi members who got a chance to understand the essence of in all including Yi members and Yi Non members. fitness and wellness from within. Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 27 Total no. of events - 44 There was a time when people thought of the environment, they thought of its beauty; but now as the natural beauty of the earth that disappears, many people around the world have awoken to the realities of just how fragile our earth actually is. Yi offers a platform to people to offer perspectives on the environment as well as sensitise them towards their social and moral ENVIRONMENT responsibilities towards the environment. Highlights

Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 29 World Environment Day E-waste Project Visit to Adyar Tholkaapiyar Poonga Inauguration of CII-Yi Square 5 June Chandigarh, 4 June 2011 Chennai, 4 June 2011 Raipur, 15 November 2011 World Environment Day is observed on June 5 every year Yi Chandigarh and Attero Recycling Pvt Ltd in presence of Yi (Chennai Chapter) organized an interesting visit to the Young Indians (Raipur chapter) in association with Hira to promote awareness on the importance of preserving Chandigarh Administration launched the city’s first E Adyar Tholkappia Poonga for around 112 children Group inaugurated the 'CII-Yi Square' at Urla Industrial our biodiversity, the need to identify problems related to Waste Project to mark the World Environment Day. between the age group of 8 – 12 years from the Area, Raipur. Mr Ranaveer Sinha, Chairman CII Eastern the environment and ways to take corrective action. Yi Mr Vijoy Kumar Singh, IAS – Secretary, Finance & Government Home for Girls. Region & Managing Director, Telcon was the Chief Guest offers a platform to people to offer perspectives on the Environment, Chandigarh Administration said that the on this occasion. environment as well as sensitise them towards their social project will be a benchmark for many more such Through this visit, it was expected to encourage and and moral responsibilities towards the environment. Yi initiatives. promote education to children of the ecological system The foundation stone of this beautiful & lush green square has organized various events & sessions and undertaken and diverse environmental issues currently available was laid on 27 August 2010 on the last visit of Mr Sinha in campaigns such as nature treks for members, sessions on “Further to this effort, the administration will also put up species of lives in water and land, plants and trees through Raipur. water management and tree plantation drives. stations to measure benzene levels in air especially in high interactive gardens. traffic areas, shared the Environment Secretary Detailing In purview of hygiene and well being of the Urla residents World Environment Day had received tremendous about the project” said Mr Rohit Aggarwal, Chair To make the visit more interesting and informative for the the inauguration of a public toilet was also done. During support from Yi chapters pan India, various awareness (Environment), Yi Tricity Chandigarh Under this project, children, Yi organized a team of 9 Storytellers to benefit. the final moments of the visit, Mr. Sinha had an interactive campaigns - Seed-Ball making, plantation drive; nature which is first of its kind, eight nodal points have been The children received special facts about birds, bugs & session with the Yi Raipur Members during which he walks and much more were organized to spread the identified in the city where e waste can be dumped and bees through stories told and souvenirs like stickers to appreciated various Yi initiatives taken till date and also message and to improve the quality of life of all living will be further collected and processed by Attero make it fun. Kids were also provided caps to beat the heat discussed about the future initiatives to be undertaken by beings on this planet without harming nature. All the Recycling plant based in Roorkee from time to time in an and snacks and water at the end of the visit. Yi. activities were carried out to spread eco-awareness and environment friendly manner. increase green footprint.

Cleaning Drive Seed Ball Making Delhi, 5 June 2011 Coimbatore, 27 May 2011 Yi (Delhi Chapter) along with kids came together and started the process of Yi (Coimbatore Chapter) in association with Astral Consulting Pvt Ltd seed ball making and made more than 250 seed balls that would be sent to the organized an environment cleaning drive in the reserved forest area of Yi Delhi nets for students to take this project up. Yi Delhi would undertake Anuvavi Subramaniyar Kovil (near Kanuvai), Coimbatore. The drive tree plantation on a 2 acre land near the banks of Yamuna where the seed balls involved around 120 people gathering at the foothills of the temple and would be dispersed around the monsoon season. Yi (Delhi Chapter) on the cleaning the surrounding areas littered with plastics and other non World Environment Day also organised a significant painting competition for biodegradable objects. The drive lasted for 7 hours by the end of which the children of Delhi members, who not only got an idea of seed ball making there were around 20 kilos of waste that was collected and disposed in an but also came up with beautiful paintings on the theme of 'Environmental appropriate manner. The groups were split into three different directions Conservation'. In total more than 25 members attended this session which and each one was guided by a leader from the forest departments who was a mix of Yi members, their family and kids. took them through the dense terrain.

30 | Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 31 Green I Contest 2011 One Lakh Seed balls Making New Delhi, 19 October 2011 Erode, 20 August 2011

Yi (Erode Chapter) made One Lakh Seed Balls with the afforestation in Sathyamangalam Forest areas were used. Students of CS Academy in the month of August 2011. It is a This seed balls are made with the help of the Students of CS part of the Yi National Plant a Life Campaign, formerly Academy School. Nearly 585 students & 100 staffs were known as One Million Tree project. involved in the project of making One Lakh Seed Balls.

The Plant a Life campaign, which targeted the plantation of a The stake holders of the Project were Young Indians (Erode million trees this year, aimed to ramp up its plantation Chapter) Government & Local Administration, CS Academy numbers exponentially to Ten Million Trees next year and School & Corporates that came forward to be part of this One Hundred Million Tree’s annually by the year 2015. exciting journey.

The process took a fraction of time and cost of other methods The same seedballs were dispersed at the Sathyamangalam to cover large areas & is also applicable in small areas. It also Forest area with the help of students of CS Academy. Around The Green-I contest is an initiative of Young Indians(Yi), country”, How would you go about planning the replenishes the soil nutrients. The clay mixture consists of 100 students & 10 staff members of the institutions were supported by the Indian Green Building Council and Carrier metamorphosis of your school from its current position 60% red clay. Clay is used because it can compactly hold present along with Mr Arun, Deputy Conservator of Forest, Aircon to create the much needed awareness on towards achieving this goal? Also highlight how you seed after it is dried. Erode District. environmental responsibility to the school children and propose to use the Green-I grant money of Rs. 7.5 lakhs future generations of India. The intent is to encourage towards achieving this goal”. Any variety of plants can be used. The variety of flora is kept This event would not have been possible if not for the students to think about conservation and sustainability in mind while doing afforestation. In Erode, nearly 19 passion of the members and their vision to make a difference The contest invitation was sent to over 2300 schools across measures that can be incorporated within their varieties of seeds which are locally available & suitable for to the region. school/community and the winning school gets to showcase 25 cities all over India received an overwhelming response the implementation of ideas for the present and future from all parts of the country. generations of their school. The winning school gets a grant “Save the Sparrow” Initiative A preliminary review of the submissions was done by 01 of Rs. 7.5 lakhs to incorporate various green measures October 2011, of which 5 top teams, Sardar Patel Vidyalaya, Coimbatore, 15 August 2011 proposed by them and to be implemented within their own New Delhi; Vasant Valley School, New Delhi; Sai “Save the Sparrow” is an emergency initiative taken up to campus. International School, Bhubaneswar, Sri Aurobindo support and save the Little Feathered Friends in various ways. House Sparrow Passer domesticus is one of the small The Green I 2011 competition was the fifth edition of the International School, Hyderabad and Choithram School, gregarious bird which is closely associated with human initiative. The contest topic for the year was “By the year Indore have been selected for the finals that happened on 19 habitations and is distributed in most part of the world. 2030, you need to make your school one of the premier October 2011 in conjunction with the International Green Buildings Congress at New Delhi. institutions in India that is not only green & sustainable The decline of population works with combinations of factors through its campuses & activities but also a leading school in The winner for the Green I Contest for the year 2011-12 is like pollution & loss of habitat generally and specifically the imparting environmental education to students. The Sardar Patel Vidyalaya, New Delhi. bushes and bio fences, non availability of food sources like ultimate goal of the education shall be to embed respect for grains as well as insects, urbanization towards breeding the environment into the DNA of the future citizens of the ground etc. Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 33 Yi Black Board Donation Campaign Green Board Installation Indore, 28 September 2011 Pune, November 2011

Yi (Indore Chapter) organized a campaign of Operation Yi (Pune Chapter) in association with Cybage & Teach for sYight Board which was a unique program, aimed at India, in an initiative spearheaded by Ms Ritu Nathani, Co Total no. of events - 30 improving the blackboard facilities in underprivileged Chair (Pune Chapter) had successfully handed over 100 schools, where blackboards were not sufficient or were not Green Boards at Pune's Muncipal Corporation (PMC) in good condition, affecting the quality of education. Yi schools. While Teach for India helped Yi identify the PMC Indore Chapter members donated 118 Black Boards at 46 schools where Green board were required, Cybage Pvt Ltd Municipal Schools in Palasia Region, Indore for the welfare stepped in to supplement Yi with the requisite funds. The of 9214 students throughout Indore between September initiative was highly appreciated by the school teachers and 2011 and February 2012 . the parents. It is expected that the green boards will impact many children in bringing quality education. Mr Praveen Agarwal, Chair, Yi (Indore chapter) EDUCATION Mr Ankit Mittal, Co-Chair - Yi (Indore Chapter), Yi appreciates Teach for India project undertaken by the Highlights Mr Anuj Kothari, National Chair (Environment), Yi government of India. This project is run in Pune Municipal Mr Basant Dhanuka, Director, Justice Vishnu Sadashiv Kokje, Corporation schools and works for underprivileged children Former Governor of HP, Dhanuka Cold Storage Pvt Ltd, and educates them in Marathi, Urdu & English. Yi executive Municipal School Students and their faculty were present during members personally visited all the PMC schools and spoke to Our passion to educate every child in India cannot stop the program. The schools that received these green boards were the TFI fellows and to the principals of schools. at passing the RTE bill. We must as Indian go beyond thankful to the Yi members for their contribution. that. We must look at new model and ways to bring quality to education to all, we must work towards Adoption of Anganwadis creating access to education that can prepare our Vadodara, children to be global citizen of tomorrow. Anganwadi falls under Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme. The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented by the States/UTs. ICDS is the foremost symbol of India’s commitment to her children – India’s response to the challenge of providing pre-school education on one hand and breaking the vicious cycle of malnutrition, morbidity, reduced learning capacity and mortality, on the other. The scheme offers services like supplementary nutrition, immunization, health check-up, referral services, pre-school non-formal education and nutrition & health The chapter plans to provide nutritive food to children and education. women of aganwadi once in a month. Each aganwadi has approximately 50 beneficiaries including kids and lactating The Anganwadi Adoption project was proposed by women from lower socio economic background. Government of Gujarat, Ministry of Health and Family welfare to achieve effective co-ordination of policy and The objective of this project was to improve the nutritional implementation with the help of organizations working in and health status of children in the age-group 0-6 years, to the city for social development; hence it was taken up by Yi lay the foundation for proper psychological, physical Vadodara chapter that has adopted two Aganwadis from the development of the child and to enhance the capability of city for one year. In continuation of this adoption, the the mother to look after the normal health and nutritional chapter has a dedicated team of 5 members for effective needs of the child through proper nutrition and health 34 | Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 implementation of this project. education. CII Yi ITI Finishing School Pune, December 2010 Yi (Pune Chapter) under its Employability Vertical successfully continued the roll out of the CII-Yi ITI Finishing School. This programme, a 30 hour module designed by us along with industry, is executed in Government ITI’s by industry experts and which Yi helps execute and monitor. It is a unique example of Public Private Partnership.

The programme which was launched in Dec 2010, has been replicated till date at 4 Pune District Government ITI’s benefitting over 2000 ITI techniciancs by imparting Grooming, Work Culture, Role Play modules all delivered by industry veterans voluntarily in a Time bound manner. The certification is jointly with ITI and the programme has received accolades and various ITI’s across the state have now come EMPLOYABILITY ahead requesting us to start it in their campuses. Soft Skills and Defensive Driving Training Program Skills are India's means to providing self reliance to many Goa, 1 - 2 October 2011 who have not had access to formal education or have had a limited exposure to it. Skills are India's answer to creating a Yi Goa Chapter in association with Society of Indian mechanism through which greater participation in its growth Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), New Delhi and Institute story can be offered to its people. To skill India's youth is of Driving & Traffic Research (IDTR), Dehradun organised a like giving them wings to fly. Young Indians realised this Soft Skills and Defensive Driving Training Program for the need and began working in areas like employability and North Goa Tourist Taxi Owners Association on 1st and 2nd entrepreneur engagement. October 2011 from 09.00 am to 12.30 pm and 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm at Palmarinha Resort, Calangute Goa. The Training program was held in 2 batches per day.

Since driving is a complex task that requires drivers to deal with constantly changing variables skillfully & consistently; remaining collision free, has much more to do with skill than with luck as accident risk has increased manifold due to mistakes of other road users. stress, road rules & regulation, defensive driving and vehicle maintenance which will take us forward towards lowering The Soft Skills and Defensive Driving course is an effective the incidence of road accidents. tool that can be used to help to achieve higher level of safety. The course was imparted by Road Safety personnel from A total of 225 taxi owners/drivers from North Goa IDTR, Dehradun managed by Maruti Suzuki India Ltd participated in the training programme. The sessions were (MSIL). This program was not about teaching driving but presided by Mr Puneet Khurana, Deputy Director, IDTR designed to impart experienced drivers the kind of practical Dehradun, Ms Meenakshi Kukreja, Associate Director, information that really makes a difference in traffic collision SIAM and Dr Jennifer Lewis e Kamat, Chair Young Indians, avoidance and improving their soft skills. The course is (Goa Chapter). customized for Indian driving conditions and helps in identifying the risks well in time and take precautions to The training program was supported by Mr Agnelo remain collision free on the road and finally to make every Fernandes, Member of Legislative Assembly, Calangute effort to reduce the considerable economic and social loss to Constituency and Mr Suraj Morajkar, Member, Yi, (Goa society on account of road accidents & fatalities. The Chapter) Member CII Tourism Panel and Managing program aimed to impart knowledge in the area of Self Director, Sun Estate Developers. Esteem, Interpersonal skills, management of aggression & 36 | Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 37 Total no. of events - 79

Young Indians and its Students Nets is a platform and a place where the youth can meet, envision and find ways towards a magnificient India. Some of us have the privilige for many such oppurtunities but let us remember that millions that live today without energy, consumables or even one square meal a day.... We as a generation of Indians who have inherited freedom, stability and awareness must rise above ourselves YOUTH AFFAIRS and build a better India and a better world. Highlights

Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 39 InspYiration Summit 2012 Visit to Wakefield Foods Pvt. Ltd. Yi Net Summit 2011 Kochi, 25 February, 2012 Pune, 10 Aug 2011 Coimbatore, 25 November 2011

National students summit on “Taking Charge”, a Summit for Pavitra Belting Pvt Ltd, Mumbai also spoke at the occasion. students was held at Kumaraguru College of Technology, Mr Kiruba Shankar, through a very energetic discourse, Young Indians (Kochi Chapter), organized InspYiration Yi Pune chapter organized an industry visit for the students Coimbatore. The auditorium was packed with 250 students explained how ideas are essential for taking our lives Summit 2012 on 25th February, 2012 at Hotel Taj Gateway, of Symbiosis Institute of International Business on 10th Aug from Coimbatore, Kochi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai forward. He also encouraged students to share knowledge Kochi. The summit, an endeavor to ignite the minds of 2011 to “Weikfield Foods Pvt. Ltd.” and various chapters across India. without hesitation and work towards branding oneself business leaders, young entrepreneurs and students, had an better. overwhelming response with over 350 delegates attending A total of 21 students from the SIIB College participated in The day long Summit had several artists, trainers, the summit. the visit. Mr Gurunath Swami form Weikfield took us academicians, and members of the Young Indians to address through the plant. We were shown the packaging of tea, the students on “Taking Charge” At the inaugural session, The summit was inaugurated by Mr K V Thomas, Hon'ble custard powder, baking powder, and corn flour. The visit to Mr Shankar Vanavarayar, National Chairman, Young Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of the plant was enjoyed by the students. Indians and Ms Namrata Khona Samra, National Chair, of Consumer Affairs, food and Public Distribution, Govt. of Youth Affairs, were present to address the Students and India. Mr T Balakrishnan, Managing Director, INKEL Yi Net MoU Signing with answer their questions. The first edition of Yi Youth Affairs & Kerala High Speed Rail Corporation Ltd (KHSRCL), quarterly newsletter ”Youth Matters” was released. Mr G Vijayaraghavan, Member, Kerala State Planning Corporate Guru’s Mr Shaffi Mather, founder of 1298 Ambulance, Coimbatore, 17 July 2011 A panel discussion on ‘Taking charge’ was held to define Dr Pawan Agrawal, President, Mumbai Dabbawallas and develop an understanding of the concept of taking Education Centre, Mr C Balagopal, Managing Director, charge. The panelists, included Dr Rahul Mirchandani, Terumo Penpol, Ms Parveen Hafeez, Managing Director, National Chair, Next Practices Partnerships & International Sunrise Hospital and other eminent speakers spoke at the Relations, Young Indians, Mr Srikant Suryanarayan, summit. National Chair of International Missions, Mr Shankar Mr Karthik Kumar underlined the importance of realizing Vanavarayar, Mr Prasanna Rajagopalan, Chair, Young ones passion and working towards achieving it. Mr Naveen “Be the change you want to see in the world” was the theme Indians (Chennai Chapter), Mr Romit Dasgupta Chair, Philip highlighted the role of perseverance and hard work in for the Summit, taking into consideration the huge role (Kolkata Chapter) encouraged students to share their dreams defining success. Mr S Murugan, who is an autorikshaw India is playing globally and the increasing importance the and ambitions and inspired the students to take charge of driver by profession, implored the students to move beyond youth have today in determining our nation’s progress. their lives and work towards achieving their dreams. This their boundaries and work for the larger good of the society. The feedback from the delegates on the program was was followed by a workshop wherein students had to chart Mr Murugan’s organization, Nizhal Mayam feeds around extremely good with a number of colleges and delegates out what they wanted to be, wanted to have, wanted to give 500 children at 10 orphanages every sunday and is strongly requesting for membership in Yi. The media had covered and wanted to do. This brought to light many of the hidden into many social endeavors like tree plantation, eradication the event extremely well, both before and after the event. The Yi Coimbatore Chapter’s Students Net Platform signed aspirations and the speakers guided the students on how of beggary, and rehabilitating alcoholics and the poor. The Hindu also carried a full page, colour advertorial on the MOU with Kumaraguru College of Technology on Sunday, they could achieve their dreams. Dr Mirchandani implored Mr Anmol Vij, himself a serial entrepreneur, encouraged day of the event, with a short note on Yi and its activities with 17th July. Kumaraguru College of Technology is an the students to “hear the sounds of the forest” to understand students to start new endeavors on their own. An special reference to the Kochi chapter. educational Institution founded by the Ramanandha what they really wanted in life and turn them into a reality. entrepreneur does not need a passport to get started; all he Adigalar Foundation focuses primarily on Engineering, needs is an idea, held Mr Vij. Mr Kiruba Shankar, Chief Executive Officer, Kiruba & Over 300 delegates from amongst members and net Technology & Management Education affiliated to Anna Kiruba, Chennai, Mr S Murugan, Founder, Nizhal Maiyam, students participated in the summit, which has now become Univarsity of Technology, Coimbatore. The MOU was Mr Pranav Kacholia delivered the vote of thanks and the Coimbatore, Mr Karthik Kumar, Director & Co Founder, the signature event of the Kochi chapter. signed by Mr P B Balaji, Students Net Chair, Yi Coimbatore, session ended with the inspirational video of Mr Steve Jobs E v a m E n t e r t a i n m e n t & S i d e w a y s T r a i n i n g , Dr Rajeev Kamineni, Chief Officer, Kumaraguru College of speech “Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish” The inspiration summit has become an opportunity to Mr Naveen Philip, Managing Director, Popular Mega Motor Technology & Ms Pavithra R, Yi Secretariat. The ceremony engage th student & members in organising an event that Ltd, Kochi, Mr Anmol Vij, Chief Executive Officer, KeyMind Over years the Yi net summit has become an event that has was happened with the presence of Yi Students Net Team attracts all those want to be inspired and carry on. Learning India Pvt Ltd, Coimbatore, Mr Pranav Kacholia, attractive student & speakers from around the country. and 10 Students. National Co-Chair, Youth Affairs(Young Indians) & Director, 40 | Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 41 Students @ Launch of Convention on Launch of Yi Students Net BusYiness MVGR Students Net Women Leadership at Thiagarajar College of Engg. Kochi, 14 January, 2012 Vizag, 28 July 2011 Kochi, 24 June 2011 Madurai, 24 January 2012 A bunch of youngsters, teenagers actually, in a mall! This CII Young Indians Vizag chapter launched its second Yi Young Indians (Kochi Chapter) jointly organized the Young Indians (Madurai Chapter) organized an Interactive conjured up a stereotypical image comprising gravity students net at MVGR College of Engineering, Convention for Women Leadership at Hotel Le Meridian Session on “Chanakya’s Leadership Ideas for Indian challenging denims, pockets full of cash and looking for a Vizinagaram. In her address to the students Ms. Poonam on 24 June, 2011. Ms Leela Menon, the editor of Youth”& Student Nets Launch by signing of MOU between hangout place, didn't it? With this bunch of Young Indians Shah Srinath, Chair Yi (Vizag Chapter) said the future of Janmabhumi and the first woman journalist in Kerala Thiagarajar College of Engineering & Thiagarajar College, (Yi) we are not talking stereotypes. Students@BusYiness, India was in the hands of young students and Yi students inaugurated the convention. Madurai. Mr K Nagaraj, Chair, Yi (Madurai Chapter) & Joint an exhibition-cum hands-on-training session for students Net provided a platform for them to give their contribution Managing Director, Aparajitha Corporate Services from selected schools and colleges in the city was held at to the fullest. Yi would provide the exposure to students to Delivering the keynote address, Ms Anupama Arya, (P) Ltd welcomed the gathering and made a presentation on Oberon Mall recently. There were around 12 teams; each bring out leadership and team building qualities in them National Vice Chairperson Yi and Director, Mobera Young Indians (Yi) Student Nets. team could have a minimum of four members or a she said. As a student net the students will be involved in systems Pvt Ltd opined that women should not see maximum of six. undertaking social initiatives and addressing the local themselves as a source of second income in the family but He explained about the vision of the student nets is issues of concern. By being associated with Yi the students should work towards leaving a legacy. Mr Jose Dominic, "Creating Fireflies: Indian Students synergizing their energy The idea behind the session was to give the youngsters will also get an opportunity to interact with successful Chairman, CII Kerala promised to look into issues faced by to become a beacon of hope!” Mr K Thiagarajan, Co Chair, hands-on experience of running a business, a first-hand entrepreneurs and leaders from the industry, she added. women at the work place and work towards forming (Education), Yi Madurai Chapter & Manager, Thiagarajar feel from innovating with products and translating that detailed norms in this regard. Ms Sushama Sreekandath, Mills P Ltd, announced the MOU of two institutions, finally into a viable business proposition and the teams were The Students net was launched in the presence of the Chief Operating Officer, AVT Mc Cormick Ingredients P he delivered the concluding remarks. Dr Radhakrishnan judged on criteria which included, besides product Vice-principal (Administration) of MVGR college of Ltd spoke about the importance of women developing the Pillai, Author - Corporate Chanakya & Director, Chanakya innovation, eco-friendliness, sales achieved, product Engineering Prof. DJJ Ramchandra Raju. decision making competency. Ms Lida Jacob, Retired IAS Institute of Public leadership (CIPL), Mumbai, addressed placement etc. The stalls were placed on each floor of Officer and the Chairperson, Commission for Right to about “The Chanakya and his Leadership Ideas for Indian Oberon Mall. The college has churned out many university rankers and Education Act, Kerala brought to light the numerous Youth”. gold medalists and its alumni are spread across the globe. difficulties and challenges she had to face as a woman And it has been a learning experience 'which they have Many alumni are holding key positions in Government, citizen and a woman IAS officer in the country. Dr Radhakrishnan Pillai and expert on Chanakya's enjoyed a lot', say Miriam Mathai and Treasa Antony, Plus MNCs, Education & Research Facilities and Private sector Ms Sreelakshmi Suresh, the Youngest CEO in the world teachings, is well known for spreading the knowledge of One students of Vidyodaya School. At their stall were of India. Its students bagged University Gold Medal in the said that the mindset of women created by women Kautilya's Arthashastra in today's era. He studied this handmade bracelets, hair-bands, key-chains and branch of Mechanical engineering from its first batch themselves and that it has to be change for them to be ancient text from the Chinmaya International Foundation, beadwork tablemats and customised handkerchiefs ('only (1997-2001) itself, furthering the record of glorious confident about their competence to lead and change Kerala under the guidance of Dr Gangadharan Nair one of you have to wait a bit,' while Treasa did the needlework.). success. things around them. best scholars of Sanskrit language. The stall was a table with a white tablecloth and getting customers looked tough, "but not impossible". Done up Yi hopes to engage the students in nation building She encouraged more women to come into politics as it Educated in the field of management and qualified as an with posters, designed to attract business. At a 'nearby' activities by observing / celebrating days of national and held the maximum potential to bring about mainstream international management consultant, he later turned to stall their compatriots were trying to sell 'chaat' and international importance, giving them a platform to bring changes. Quoting examples of Mamata Banerjee and discover management from Indian roots and proceed to posters designed by them. Although the stalls evoked out the best in them and an opportunity to connect with Jayalalithaa she explained how women have been able to do an MA in Sanskrit and Phd. He started a company Atma curiosity, there were plenty of window shoppers and the best of learning around their vicinity and the country at bring in great changes in society once they are given the Darshan in field of spiritual tourism and has over 17 years questions. large. opportunity. of industry experience.

42 | Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 43 National Youth Day Celebrating India’s National Youth Day New Delhi, 12 January 2012 Chennai, 12 January 2012 Ms Madhana Ratnavel, Chair - Environment, Yi (Chennai Chapter), Mr Anantharaman Mani, Co Chair, Yi (Chennai Chapter), Yi Net Student Ms Agrata from ASAN Memorial College of Arts and Science and Mr Akshay Natteri from Sri Sankara Senior Secondary School participated in the Radio Show conducted by Chennai Live 104.8 FM on 12 January 2012 commemorating National Youth Day. They were recorded live on the Radio Show on the topic ‘What is the Indian Youth’s Social Quotient?’ It was an interesting and impromptu discussion with the Radio Jockey Ms Sanu.

Members were asked to rate their social quotient and received interesting answers. The members shared insights on Yi’s activities in ‘going beyond business’ and making a contribution towards the society. They mentioned how being a part of Yi had definitely increased their social quotient. The students and members shared that the Indian Youth were definitely change-makers and with the right exposure as well as encouragement, they will go a long way in spreading the social awareness and practicing it in their lives.

Celebrating "Young Change Makers" 07 January 2012, Bangalore

As a part of National Youth Day, Yi (Bangalore Chapter) organized an On the occasion of the National Youth Day, on 12 January The panel also discussed the role of Industry within the Interactive Session - Celebrating "Young Change Makers" . 2012, Yi celebrated it organising the Yi-G20 Young country to support the young in gearing up and bracing The speakers included Mr Madan Padaki, CEO, Erudient & Co-Founder, Entrepreneur Alliance Panel Discussion with CNBC-TV18. new challenges. Mr Salil Singhal, Chairman of PI MeritTrac, India's largest skills assessment company and recognized as one This was a unique platform and an initiative unlike any other Industries called for greater introspection and passion on of the young leaders in the education segment in India and Mr Kuldeep for India. It was also an epoch in the history of Yi as it is the first part of the young of the country to promote greater levels Dantewadia, Co-Founder, Reap Benefit & Co-Founder, The Environment time that an official G20 organisation had its high level of awareness and entrepreneurship abilities. The panel Group, shared the various initiatives undertaken by them and its impact on meetings with senior office bearers in India. The session was discussion was also joined by Ms Vivian Prokop, CEO of the society with the audience. moderated by Ms Bhairavi Jani, Executive Director of the Canadian Youth Business Foundation, who extolled India@75 and Past National Chairperson of Young Indians the session and the efforts of the youth in India to promote The objective of the session was to recognize and be inspired by these and the theme for the panel discussion was ‘Building a and sustain entrepreneurship in a large democracy. As a young change makers. Dynamic Youth Entrepreneurship System’. representative of the government Mr Navdeep Suri, Joint The session was well attended with over 100 students and had a very good Secretary (Public Diplomacy) stated that there was a clear interaction between the speakers and audience. The opening remarks were given by Mr Shankar lack of mutual work and partnership between young Vanavarayar, National Chairman, of Yi who extolled the entrepreneurs of India and many other countries that is Yi Response Program momentous feat of Yi in organising the Interim Meeting of being promoted by the government. Mumbai, 12 January 2012 the G20 in New Delhi and thanked the participants from different countries who came together to the capital The next host country to the G20 was also represented by A Yi Response programme on Thursday, 12 January 2012 was representing young people from across different Mr Francisco Ruiz, Chairman of the G20 Young conducted for the Yi net students in Mumbai. Teams from NMIMS, KJ Somaiya Institute of Management studies, Shailesh J Mehta Institute of countries. He also congratulated Yi – for carrying forward Entrepreneurs Alliance and the host to the next G20 Management studies and St Xavier’s College participated at a Debate on the theme of ‘becoming the voice of young Indians meeting in Mexico. Social Media – A Curse or a Boon. globally’. The session addressed many key issues on red tapism and Mr Pranav Kacholia, Co Chair – Youth Affairs, Yi (Mumbai Chapter) The panelist included many eminent luminaries who the role of the government in promoting and finding new introduced the jury members - Even though the youth today, is very were part of the discussion and deliberated upon the solutions to generate entrepreneurship and was also a much convinced that Social Media is a boon, its a difficult situation for larger theme of youth entrepreneurship. The session moment that was important as India passed on the baton youth to argument on Social media on its ill effects. The jury were started with Mr Arun Maira, Member, Planning of responsibility to Mexico, the next host country for the pleased to know some views and suggestions of the participants. After Commission, Government of India, who upon being G20 meeting. assessing the teams the jury concluded that Social media in today’s asked on what youth entrepreneurship was, to which he world plays an essential factor for marketing and leading industry to specified that youth entrepreneurship was the ingenuity of new business ventures. the youth to produce something for the youth

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Every Country’s Cultural heritage is symbolical of its SPORTS & growth and evolution. The youth must be entrusted with the responsibility of nurturing the cultural ethos that a nation stands for. Yi’s Arts, Sports & Culture initiative strives to promote and celebrate the cultural CULTURE richness and the unity in diversity of India. Highlights

Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 47 Speaker Series on Art Appreciation Learning Session with ASI Heritage Carnival Kabadi Tournament / Perur Payanam Bangalore; 25 August 2011 Chandigarh; 25 August 2011 Chennai, 24 August 2011 Coimbatore, 24 August 2011

Yi (Bangalore Chapter) organised a Speaker Series on Art Yi (Chandigarh Chapter) organized an interactive session with Appreciation in CII Office, Bangalore. Mr Suresh Jayaram, Mr K K Muhammed, Superintending Archaeologist, Yi (Chennai Chapter) along with ASAN Memorial College of Yi (Coimbatore Chapter) an integral part of Confederation of Founder and Director of 1. Shanthi Road - Visual Art Archaeological Survey of India, on Heritage of India. The Arts & Science, Chennai organized a Heritage Carnival to Indian Industry (CII) in association with Sri Ramakrishna Collective addressed the members about art, which session was organized with the objective to motivate the celebrate the National Heritage Week. Engineering College organized a Kabadi Tournament for included a background of art, collection and types of art. youth to conserve and protect the heritage of India. About 80 college students in Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College. He also touched on the local side of art and shared how Yi participants attended the interactive session. The programme was inaugurated by Ms Sujatha Shankar, can make a change to them. Architect, Planner & Interior Designer from INTACH. The tournament was organized as a part of the Yi - National Mr K K Muhammad, currently the Superintending Archaeologist Mr Prasana Rajagopalan, Chair (Yi Chennai Chapter), Heritage Week to impart the importance of Traditional The studio provides space for slide picture small with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), is noted for addressed the students & briefed them about the importance Game Kabadi among the college students. conferences performances screening and informal leading nationwide challenging restoration activities. Having of Heritage in Yi’s work. gatherings for artist and the alternative art community it has successfully overcome obstacles to restore heritage sites across The Chapter in association with Vanavarayar Foundation, constantly engage with local artist workers and creative Madhya Pradesh and Bihar and others he has now taken over the The students of the Visual Communication Department Shanti Ashram, Kumaraguru College of Technology individuals. Delhi region. He also works on a museum which is expected to displayed photographs taken by them of a 1000 year old organised ‘Perur Payanam,' as part of Young Indians' yearly boast of a culminated experience of the rich and diverse Indian Shiva Temple in the college campus. A quiz competition Heritage Week Celebration. The five-day event was held at heritage at one place. He has been the face of ASI during visits of was also organized for school students with 6 schools the Perur temple between 22 & 27 August, 2011. About 300 Heritage Walk many foreign heads of state and dignitaries to Indian monuments participating in the competition followed by an art school students took part in the programme. competition on the theme of ‘Heritage’ for the college Mr R Jagadeesan, Incharge, The Vanavarayar Foundation Ahmedabad; 28 August 2011 including that of Mr Barack Obama, The US President and First Lady Ms Michelle Obama to the Humayun's Tomb in 2010. students. Nalabagam – A food court with traditional acted as the guide. Students were taught the significance and Additionally, he has initiated informal educational sessions at Chennai cuisine prepared by the students of the Hotel history behind hero stones, ash mounts, Neolithic hand axes Kuccha Schools across the ASI sites in New Delhi for children of Management Department was the highlight of the event. and the sculptures and murals in the temple. A quiz the restoration laborers. competition was also conducted and prizes were About 1500 students & teachers were impacted through this distributed. Heritage Cleanliness Drive Heritage Week Celebration. Bhubaneshwar, 28 August 2011 Awareness Session & Heritage Visit Vadodara, 17 August 2011 Yi (Vadodara Chapter) organized a session with Mr Karan Grover, Director, Grover Vineyards Ltd at Vadodara. He presented a multimedia presentation on his motivational journey for 30 years to make Champaner a Yi (Ahmedabad Chapter) celebrated “World Heritage UNESCO World Heritage Site. The session was attended by Week” by doing a Heritage Walk in the old city area of around 30 members as well as non members. Ahmedabad on Sunday, 28 August 2011 at Ahmedabad. Young Indians (Vadodara chapter) organized a visit to It was done “to educate the youth on protection, Champaner - UNESCO World Heritage Site. The objective preservation and propagation of our great Indian heritage, Yi (Bhubaneswar Chapter) conducted a Heritage Cleanliness of the visit was to develop awareness about the world for which our country is known for the aim of the Heritage Drive & visit to Orissa State Museum & Manuscript heritage site near Vadodara city. There was anti plastic drive Week was to connect people to their monuments, and Preservation Cell. The purpose for the Cleanliness Drive was as well as tree plantation with the seed ball technique during reconnect them with their history and heritage. to create awareness for regular cleaning and maintenance of the program. Members along with kids spearheaded the our National Heritage and the visit to the Museum was to have scattering of around 5000 seed balls around the heritage 6 Yi Ahmedabad Members had participated in the Heritage a look at the procedure of conserving and preserving the site. The program impacted close to 5000 people. Walk and also witnessed a presentation on old Ahmedabad manuscripts in the cell and to witness the rich cultural heritage which they appreciated. of Orissa. Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 49 Visakha Wonders Session with Mr Subodh Bhave 100th Year of Indian National Anthem Celebrations Vizag, 27 August 2011 Pune, 31 July 2011 Coimbatore: 27 December 2011 Goa: 27 December 2011

Yi (Vizag Chapter) organized a programme “Visakha Yi (Pune Chapter) organized an interactive session with the Yi (Coimbatore Chapter) celebrated this wonderful occasion The Yi Goa Chapter commemorated the centenary year of Wonders” which showcased traditional rustic dances, an Marathi actor Mr Subodh Bhave at National Film Archive of by the way of singing the National Anthem in Sarvajana the prestigious Indian National Anthem. ‘Jana Gana Mana’, insight into the landmarks that comprise our heritage and India (NFAI). Yi Pune in association with PN Gadgil & Co. & Higher Secondary School with hundreds of students where along with the students of Hamara School, St. Inez, Panaji. the launch of a specially designed flyer depicting the city, its Karan Group organised, Gappa Goshti with the talented Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore sang the National Anthem cultural heritage and an INTACH site list for 80 heritage Marathi actor Subodh Bhave at National Film Archives of himself in this school on September 1926. The event stared The event was marked by the Goa Police band playing the venues / locations. India (NFAI) on 31st July’2011. The interview was with remarks from Mr N C Nandagopalan, Secretary, P S G National Anthem, especially arranged to mark and celebrate conducted by leading theatre journalist Dr. Ajay Joshi. The Sarvajana Higher Secondary School and he explained the this auspicious event. The schools students thereafter The programme was addressed by Mr Lav Agarwal, session began with a screening of a short biopic on actor significance of this occasion to the students. explained the significance of the anthem and also sang the Collector & District Magistrate, Visakhapatnam; Mr Kona Subodh, which beautifully captured his artistic journey. National Anthem. Shashidhar, Vice Chairman, VUDA; Ms Rani Sharma, Dr Rajeev Kamineni, Co-Chair, Yi (Coimbatore Chapter) & Convenor, INTACH; Capt Sriram Ravi Chander, Immediate Mr Bhave spoke at length on the impact of art on his life and Chief Officer, Kumaraguru College of Technology It was one of the rarest instances we Indians can come across Past Chairman, CII (Vizag Chapter) & COO of Visakha briefed the members present on his experiences of getting elaborated the full version of the Indian National Anthem to to celebrate the 1OO years of our National Anthem. Container Terminal. The programme strongly emphasized into the film industry. He lamented that Indian culture was the students. Mr L Gopalakrishnan, Managing Trustee, PSG the need for preserving the heritage sites of Vizag which diminishing due to globalisation and that we was focused on Group wished all the students and organizers. Apart from have 80 in numbers. getting this back to track through his movies. this through our request 20 other organizations also celebrated this occasion on the same day. The flyer had details on the heritage sites in the vicinity of Ms Subodh Bhave is the recipient of many awards to his Vizag in the details on each one of those monuments that was credit including the Zee Gaurav Puraskar 2008, Star Screen sure to be a detailed awareness for those who were not aware Award 2007, Kalagaurav, Maharashtra State Award, Mama Kolkata: 27 December 2011 of and those who had limited knowledge about it. Warerkar Puraskar, Marathi Natyaparishad Award etc. Philatelic, Numismatic & Heritage Fair Indore, 12-14 November 2011

It was really alluring and motivating especially to see the children of the school to be so enthusiastic in singing the Anthem with much reverence and devotion. The Police band further entertained the gathering by playing some To celebrate the 100th anniversary of our national anthem, Christmas Carols and other popular songs. A total of 45 Yi Kolkata Chapter organized a creative Flash Mob in Park students from the school participated in the event apart from Street with around 200 people coming together to liberate Yi Members and other guests. the National Anthem from the weight of its own history. It Yi (Indore Chapter) taking a unique step had successfully was also a tribute to 150 years of Rabindranath Tagore, organised the “Philatelic, Numismatic & Heritage Fair. The Indian Nobel Laureate and the Bard of Bengal. In the Fair was inaugurated by Dr JJ Irani, Former Director, Tata centenary year of the National Anthem it was instructive to Group Companies. As an special achievement a special cover refresh our minds about the poet’s ideas concerning nation, and cancellation was released by Department of Post and nationalism, patriotism and inclusiveness to appreciate the Telegraphs on Young Indians (Yi) under the theme of ‘Indore philosophy that resonates through the anthem. Heritage’. More than 25,000 people visited the fair in 3 days at 50 stalls set up by chapter which had generated the business of Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 51 “GOMANTRATNA” The Pride of Goa 11 December 2011, Goa

With a view to celebrate the musical heritage of Goa, Yi (Goa Chapter) organized a musical evening in Cardium, NIO, Dona Paula that reflected the diverse traditions that make Goa culturally one of the most unique states in the country.

The musical program by Yi was intended to shift the focus back to the acclaimed musical talent that has emerged from the state and to give them the recognition and appreciation that they deserved.

Appropriately named "GomantRatna", the program was designed to showcase the musical jewels of Goa. With big names like Ms Sonia Shirsat, Mr Pravin Gaonkar and others on the line-up it was a delightful evening of Indian Classical, Western as well as Fusion performances.

Beginning with light songs in Konkani, Marathi and Hindi by upcoming Goan artists, the program flowed with unique and interesting vocal fusion between Hindustani and Western classical by Ms Sonia Shirsat and Mr Pravin Gaonkar and other local talented artisits.

The program ended with instrumental fusion between Indian & Western jazz performers along with a host of local classical artists. Prominent personalities from Goa like Mr Remo Fernandes, Mr Oliver Sean and Ms Margret Mascarenhas were the Guest of Honour for the event.

Gomantratna was one such initiative where Yi Goa showcased the Musical Treasures and local talent in the state and an evening to bask in the glory and pride of Goa.

52 | Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 Total no. of events - 15 The new World is looking at India as the new LAB. A lab of innovations, ideas & next practices. How can India use its home ground advantage to create an ecosystem for innovations? How can India become a destination for exploration of new idea? How can NEXT India give the next practices to the World? PRACTICES Highlights

Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 55 Next Practices Excellence Mission Blue Ocean Dialogues Goa, 22 – 23 September 2011 Ideas workshops that foster out-of-the-box thinking in schools and colleges. Sector specific excellence missions that look at Indore, 2 August 2011 specific focus areas like Environment ‘Blue Ocean’ is a term used to refer to clean, pristine market Excellence, CSR Excellence, manufacturing spaces. These are areas in an industry where customers exist excellence, etc. were undertaken. but there are extremely limited or no competitors. Blue Oceans emerge because of new needs, new consumer Excellence mission with students from groups, changed habits, new product development, etc. Mumbai, Goa and Afghanistan visited Goa to see best practices in action in hospitality In the context of the workshop, a Blue Ocean will refer to (Cidade De Goa) and Ship Building (Chowgule “New Ideas” – innovations that have never been thought of Ship Building Division). before. They must challenge existing ways of doing things by changing the status quo.

Blue Ocean Workshops were held throughout the year across Rural Zing the country over 500 students with participating and generating over 80 Innovative do-able ideas. Each of the ideas Mumbai, Kochi and Gwalior Chennai, 24 & 25 August 2011 were subjected to a jury presentation, evaluation using the standardized rating tool based on the Innovation sandbox and also a stringent peer review.

These workshops help students take stock of the existing macro environment and identify “white spaces”, make “I wish” statements and narrow down on specific needs that require innovative products, services and solutions, compare and contrast with the ‘existing ways’ of addressing the needs, identify ‘pain’ points and evaluate the new idea against Prof Prahalad’s Next Practices Sandbox.

Goa, 18 & 19 November 2011 Pune, 17 August 2011

Yi extended its innovation work to impact rural communities near Bangalore by organising a 2 day visit by 45 students from Mumbai, Kochi and Gwalior to a remote village near Bangalore and identify the development imperative for the village by speaking with the villagers there and understanding their needs. The student ideas were evaluated by (InfYi) Yi- Infosys corporate chapter and Yi members and the best development idea received one year of funding from Infosys as seed capital. The villagers decided to extend their rural tourism initiative by providing homestays and selling local village wares and unique handicrafts in the commercial outlets on the nearby national highway. This generated employment and alternate revenue streams for the village in addition to Chandigarh 8 & 9 September 2011 Mumbai, 2 June 2011 their routine agricultural income

Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 57 Think Yi Packet of Seeds Madurai, 18 July 2011 Goa, 23 September 2011 Indore, 2 August 2011 Indore, 19 August 2011

Young Indians (Yi) Madurai, Goa and Pune Chapter have The various sessions during each conclave were: Packet of Seeds is a workshop specifically designed for Yi The membership undergoes the process of ideation, membership to engage and introduce them to the concept of defending their ideas. Evaluation and a deeper Conducted “Ideation Conclave” for Young Indians Students. • Think YI - Different format for idea generation & Blue Ocean Dialogue, and have the next wave of trainers understanding of the power of thinking of out of box also The session designed to encourage students to think out of UnConference is a participant-driven meeting. the box and come up with innovative ideas. ready to build up ethos of innovation through the takes place. • YI Unbound – To determine the viability of any ‘idea’ membership to have a bottom up movement . The session conducted for students is an eye opener and that would present itself, each are taken through The workshops were conducted across chapters, parallel to gives them insights into the power of Ideation & Innovation. Prof C K Prahlad’s Sandbox of Constraints The sandbox The workshop is exactly as the Blue Ocean Dialogue the Blue Ocean Dialogues, on the evenings of the first day of The conclave focused on to identify, evangelize and of constraints is a measure of ascertaining the workshop with the same plug and play format and sets of BOD, the Yi participants were encouraged to be part of jury celebrate game changing ideas, inventions and innovations sustainability and scalability of any new ‘idea’ in times to documents. The membership is introduced to the concept of the next day at the BOD so as to be part of the process and come. that have the potential to serve as development catalysts Blue Ocean , taken through the ideation process in groups. experience the synergy themselves. amongst college students. • Listen YI – Two Young Indians sharing and presenting They also go through the set of 24 self evaluation questions their ideas in the most innovative and engaging ways. followed by the CKP's sand box of constraints. The sessions typically ends with the peer evaluation and grading. India Innovation Initiative New Delhi, 27 October 2011 Airtel Ideas Conclave Bengaluru, 17 February 2012 Kochi, 19 January 2012 This initiative is for all innovators in India, above 18 years of age and irrespective of their profession or background (students, professors, industry professionals, individuals or grassroots innovators).

Indian Institute of Management, Ahmadabad (IIM-A) & Young Indians (Yi) are the partners for this initiative. A total of 250 innovations were received from across the country from students, industry professionals, individual & grassroots innovators in various fields such as Life Sciences, Electronics & Communications, IT, Energy and Engineering Technologies. To promote and inculcate a spirit of innovation in India, After a first level of screening by an expert panel comprising Yi (Bengaluru Chapter) organised a session on Yi (Kochi Chapter) along with Airtel held a session on “Innovative use numerous initiatives have been taken by the Indian of eminent scientists and industrialists, the top 40 UnConference for students on. The session was conducted of 3G Technology across new sectors” at TocH Institute of Science government as well as by Industry/academic leaders to innovations had been showcased at the i3 National Fair on by Dr Rahul Mirchandani, National Chair, (International and Technology, Kochi. encourage and harness breakthrough technology ideas in th 27 October at IIT Delhi. The National level juri selected Relations, Partnership & Next Practices), Yi. Having the society, "India Innovation Initiative" or “i3” - a joint Mr Ramesh R, Chief Information Officer - East & North, Airtel shared the top 5 innovations at i3 which were awarded with a introduced to the concept of Blue Ocean Dialogue, students with the students about the products and solutions that have been initiative of Agilent, Department of Science & Technology, st certificate & cash prizes of Rs 1 lakh (1 prize), were divided in to nine groups and asked to identify three developed using the 3G platform in areas like healthcare, retail, etc. Government of India (DST) & Confederation of Indian Rs 75000 (2nd prize), Rs 50000 (3rd prize), Rs 25000 (both 4th problems in the country that need to be addressed urgently. Industry (CII) is being organised with an intention to & 5th winner) . Yi has also awarded the winners with a Students came up with innovative ideas, products and In this workshop students were encouraged to find ‘white promoting young innovators and facilitates the certificate & cash prizes of Rs 35000, Rs 25000, & Rs 15000 services which could possible resolve some of these issues. spaces’ in the strategic landscape of using 3G technologies in commercialization of the innovations and creating an areas that are as yet untapped but can hold potential for new to the 1st, 2nd & 3rd winners respectively. innovation eco-system in the country by sensitizing, product development. Using Prof C K Prahalad’s Innovation encouraging the innovators / innovations. sandbox model and related tools developed by Yi, the ideas generated during the session were evaluated and was used to arrive at a set of ‘do-able’ solutions that Airtel could consider as 58 | Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 inputs/outcomes from the session. Yi Farmers Net is a unique Industry-Private Agribusiness company initiative that focuses on engaging young farmers Total no. of events - 15 across India in spreading knowledge about integrated crop management. The network currently has 11000 farmers, all 25 to 40 years old, as part of its membership. The vision of farmers net is "To influence the ecosystem of rural wealth creation by using knowledge dissemination, connecting young farmers to industry and government as well as for undertaking nation FARMERS building / developmental projects." NET Highlights

60 | Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 61 Agromax 2011 Uniconnect Coimbatore, 26 November 2011 sector. Farmers’ exposure to such events will help increase Thanjavur, 27 August 2011 Confederation of Indian Industry’s Young Indians organised the youth’s participation in agriculture.” the 8th Agromax 2011, a Summit for Farmers at Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore. Mr Varadarajan speaking at the inaugural session stated that the usage of the SMS system to their mobile phones The day long Summit had several esteemed academicians, providing the daily market price has been created and this Government representatives and members of the Young should be utilized by the farmers more effectively. He also Indians to speak to the Farmers on various topics. mentioned that the farming machines have to be built

Young Indians spreading knowledge is important to bring language and that this was one sector in which everyone change in agriculture and to increase its productivity, said wanted to share their knowledge for the benefit of the others Dr Rahul Mirchandani, National Chair, (Partnerships, Next and that this must be channelised in the right direction. He Practices & International Relations), Young Indians at the urged the farmers to get closer to technology and use it for inaugural session of Uniconnect, a conference on ascertaining facts that are important to them for climate, maximising agricultural productivity through innovations in pricing and marketing strategies. crop nutrition organsied by Yi at the Periyar Maniammai At the Inaugural Session, Mr Senthil Kumar Duraiswamy, according to the Indian requirements. He advised the University in Thanjavur. Mr Chintan Shah, National Chair - Young Indians Farmers National Co-Chair, Healthcare, Young Indians & Director, farmers to form an agriculture organization and to get into Net was present on the occasion and highlighted details on Sakthi Masala Pvt Ltd, Dr M Paramathma, Director of joint ventures almost in the format of a company. He said that there was a critical gap in the dissemination of the farmers net and how the members opf this occasion were Research, TNAU, Coimbatore, Mr R Varadarajan, knowledge to farmers and to disseminate it, the Yi Aries able to impress Mr Barack Obama, President of the United Wholetime Director, Rajshree Sugars & Chemicals Limited, Some of the other speakers in the Summit included Agro Farmers network was organising conferences such as States of America during his visit to India a few years Dr Rahul Mirchandani, National Chair, (Partnerships, Next Dr N Kempu Chetty, Director (ES&R), Vanavarayar Institute Uniconnect to link universities with farmers directly. He ago. The other speakers in the conference included Practices & International Relations), Young Indians, of Agriculture, Dr S Shanti, Professor (SS & AC), Tamil Nadu also mentioned that the universities in the country have Dr K Veeramani, Chancellor, Periyar Maniammai Mr Shankar Vanavarayar, National Chairman, Young Agricultural University, Dr R Raman, Professor, Annamalai been doing lot of research and that the farmers must make University, Dr Kempu Chetty, Director (ES&R), Vanavarayar Indians were present to address the farmers. University, Dr K Kanagasabapathy, Professor (Agri use of the same for their benefit and growth. In agriculture Institute of Agriculture, Dr K Kanagasabapathi, Professor Extension), Annamalai University, Dr M Maheswari, there is a gap between potential for productivity and the Agri Extension, Annamalai University, Dr P Pandiyarajan, The summit commenced with Mr Duraiswamy stating that Professor, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Dr P Stalin, actual production. Technology can help in filling the gap Professor & Head Dept. of Crop Management, ADAC & “This meet benefits the farmers as they can learn about the Professor (SS&AC), Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, and improve productivity. Trichy, Dr R Raman, Professor, Annamalai University, culture, strategies and traditional farming methods involved. Dr S T Rathish, Assistant Professor (Agronomy), Dr G Sudhakar, Asst. Professor of Agriculture, KVK, Lack of communication has lead to downfall in agriculture Vanavarayar Institute of Agriculture Mr N Ramachandran, Vice Chancellor, Periyar Maniammai Needamanglam, Dr Sami Subramanian, Professor, KVK, University who was also the Chief Guest of the inaugural Needmangalam, Mr P M Subrmaniam, Controller session said that lot of women in India suffer from anaemia Marketing – Southern Region, Aries Agro Limited, that is caused by iron deficiency and increasing the Dr T Jayaraj, Director, Tamilnadu Rice Research Institute, productivity of agro-products rich in iron content can help in Dr B Chandrasekaran, Professor & Head, Soil & Water i m p r o v i n g t h e i r a v a i l a b i l i t y t o c o n s u m e r s . Management Research Institute and Dr Vaithiyalingam, Mr V Balasubramanian, Joint Director of Agriculture said Professor Plant Breeding & Genetics, Tamilnadu Rice that the average yield of paddy per hectare in Tamil Nadu Research Institute. was 540 kilos; average yield of sugarcane per hectare is 106 tonnes; average yield of oilseeds per hectare was 1783 kilos The summit aimed at encouraging young and progressive and that to improve their productivity, farmers should use farmers was attended by 600 farmers from across the region bio-fertilizers and adopt best practices at every stage of the and the state. It gave them an opportunity to interact with plant life cycle. experts above various developments at the agricultural arenas, especially zero budge farming increasing nutrition Mr A Alagappan, former Rotary District Governor, pleaded and effective marketing. for an agriculture college in Thanjavur and also highlighted that he was happy that youngsters were involved in working In order to have farmers speak and to get a practical outlook with young and progressive farmers, which, according was a a panel discussion with select farmers from the amongst the sign of great things that he could expect from the youth. In audience was also done as part of the summit and was well his remarks, he said that agriculture was an universal receive.

62 | Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 63 INTERNATIONAL In continuation of being one of the founders of the G20 Young Entrepreneurs Alliance & the Commonwealth Asia Alliance for Young Entrepreneurs, Yi's engagement with the international community became much more effective, relevant and value based. Yi's engagement with RELATIONS these two forums apart from its representation at the Commonwealth Business Forum in Australia & Boao Summit in Hongkong makes Yi 'The Voice of Young Indians Globally'.

64 | Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 65 India hosts the G20 YEA Leadership Assembly G20 Young Entrepreneur Summit New Delhi, 11 – 13 January 2012 France, 30 October – 2 November 2011 The G20 Interim Meeting, called as the Leadership Assembly This 2011 edition of G20 Young Entrepreneur Summit (G20 had a mix of many meetings - started with formalising the YES) held at Nice, France has built on the dialogue that begun goals of the G20 Young Entrepreneur Alliance and review of in Stresa, Italy (at the G8) and continued at the G20 meetings work done to promote entrepreneurship by the G20 member in Toronto, Canada, and Incheon, Korea, to develop concrete countries. This was followed by the committees led reporting proposals for the G20 Leaders who were meeting a few days back on the work done, their recommendations based on after the summit at Cannes. These proposals aimed to unleash which there were discussions and debates. These committees the potential of the next generation of entrepreneurs to lead included Steering Committee and Committees on the economic and social regeneration that all G20 countries Membership, Marketing, Fundraising, Governance, Strategic require as they emerge from the financial crisis. The summit at Planning and Events. Each of these committees made a France had numerous sessions and panel discussions with presentation and followed this with a task list to be carried out people of eminence and inspiration that included the likes of post the New Delhi meeting and beyond. It was also Mr Anand Mahindra, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, discussed and decided that the Membership Committee Mahindra & Mahindra from India, Mr Ashraf El Gazayerli, would be headed by USA, Strategic Planning by Turkey, Chairman, Mediterranean Young Entrepreneur Organization Governance Committee by India, Marketing Committee by from Egypt, Ms Samantha Davies, Yatchman of the Year 2010 Canada, Events by Mexico and that the Steering Committee from UK, Ms Maria Pinelli, Global Vice Chair Strategic would be composed of the countries that have hosted the Growth Markets, Ernst & Young from USA, Professor past, present and forthcoming summit and heads of the other Muhammad Yunus, Economist, Founder, Grameen Bank, committees. Ernst & Young made a presentation highlighting Nobel Peace Prize from Bangladesh, Mr Xavier Fontanet, the need for G20 YEA members to forge an effective Chairman, Essilor from France and Professor Daniel Isenberg relationship and how the countries benefit with the of Babson College. entrepreneurship barometer. A brief presentation on the forthcoming G20 Summit at Mexico between 2-5 June 2012 was made and discussions end with their welcome to the members present for their summit. An international conference on the theme "A New Generation of Entrepreneurs: Builders of the 21st Century Economy" was held as part of the summit on 2 November 2011 which had roundtables on "Why do emerging and developed economies struggle so much to integrate youth in the economy and is entrepreneurship something you can teach?; "From SMEs to global leaders: betting on innovation"; "What are the components for a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem?" and "Investing in growth & innovation: today's equity financing opportunities and challenges in the present global debt market". Mr Christian Estrosi, His Excellency, the Mayor of Nice was present during the summit and addressed the members. India was represented at the summit by 23 members of Young Indians from 19 cities.

The G20 YEA Presidents and Sherpas Meeting, Canada, 20 - 22 June 2010

The G20 YEA Leadership Assembly, Turkey, 6 - 9 May 2011 66 | Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 67 Exploratory Visit to Singapore Boao Youth Forum 20 – 21 October 2011 Hong Kong, 15 September 2011 Young Indians went on an exploratory mission to Singapore Boao Youth Forum (Hong Kong), jointly organized by the with an objective to partner with likeminded organisations Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) and the Y. Elites Association, and people to create partnerships and collaborations that invites leaders and scholars of different fields to discuss and would enhance economic and cultural relations between the express their opinions on economical, cultural and social youth of these two countries. As part of the missions, the issues. Since 2009, the Boao Youth Forum has been regarded members had interaction with the Singapore Management as one of the most influential international forums in the University, Urban Redevelopment Authority and Centre for region. While the 2009 Boao Youth Forum (Hong Kong) Liveable Cities, Singapore International Foundation, Public focused on China’s response to the financial crisis, the 2010 Utilities Board of Singapore, Singapore Indian Chamber of Boao Youth Forum (Hong Kong) explored the opportunities Commerce and Industry, National Youth Achievement and challenges facing Asian countries in the post-financial Award Council and Nanyang Technology University. crisis era.

In 2011, Asian countries are experiencing changes. Cultural industries, the Internet, the demand for highly skilled labour, and sustainable growth are some of the most hotly-debated topics. Common to all these topics is the role of the youths: it is about time to explore the question of what we can do.

It is against the background that the 2011 Boao Youth Forum (Hong Kong) was held on the theme “Asian Economies in Remodeling: What We Can Do?” The Forum was held on 15 September 2011 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. There were 4 sub-panels on “Creative Asia: New Champion in Global Culture & Entertainment Industry”, Internationally acclaimed experts, scholars, entrepreneurs “Internet in Transition - What lies ahead”, “Education in and government officials were invited to speak in the Forum Transition: Bridging Gaps between High Education Structures All the meetings were fruitful and it was felt that the need to partner between the youth of these countries are a definite need and and share their views on cultural industries, the Internet, and Emerging Demands for Skilled Labors” and “Revitalizing has immense potential. The Yi delegation from india was represented by Mr Shankar Vanavarayar, National Chairman, Young higher educations and the financial industries. Mr Shankar Asian Finance Sector for Sustainable Economic Indians, Dr Rahul Mirchandani, National Chair – International Relations, Partnerships & Next Practices, Young Indians, Vanavarayar, National Chairman of Yi participated in the Development”. Ms Anupama Arya, National Vice Chairperson, Young Indians, Mr Srikant Suryanarayan, National Chair – International panel discussion that discussed on education at length. Missions, Young Indians and Mr N Sivaramakrishnan, Co Chair, Young Indians (Chennai Chapter).

Indo-US Higher Education Summit CHOGM – Yi’s Participation in the Commonwealth Business Forum Washington DC, 13-14 October 2011 Australia, 24 – 27 October 2011 Three other speakers at the summit from the CII delegation an opportunity to attract a senior business audience to were Mr Bhartia who spoke at the plenary session, Australia from a range of key Commonwealth countries. Mr Rajendran-Chairman of the National Higher Education Around 1000 delegates from 51 countries, 10 Heads Committee and Co-founder and COO of NIIT--who spoke on of Government and 40 Ministers attended this forum. The Forum provided an opportunity for business and the topic “Enabling Innovation and Promoting Economic government to learn from more than 100 speakers and Growth” and Mr Pramod Bhasin, Chairman, CII Services panellists including Heads of Government. Council and President & CEO, Genpact, who spoke on “Partnerships for Workforce Development and Expanding Mr Adi Godrej, President Designate, CII and Chairman, Access”. Godrej Industries Limited addressed the participants at the Apart from this day-long government summit, which was held session on “India : 21st Century Powerhouse”; Mr Chandarjit Banerjee, Director General, CII chaired the session on at Georgetown University, there was a separate session with “Indian Ocean & Pacific Rim - Fastest Growing markets.” the leader of the Indian delegation Mr Kapil Sibal, Minister of The Commonwealth Business Forum was held in Perth on Mr Shankar Vanavarayar, National Chairman, Young Indians In October 2011, a high-level 16-member delegation went to Communication & Information Technology, Government of 25-27 October, just prior to the Commonwealth Heads of & Ms Anupama Arya, National Vice Chairperson, Young the US to attend this summit on October 13 and 14 in India held with the private sector. This session was organized Government Meeting (CHOGM). The theme of the CBF was Indians spoke on the panels on “Education, Knowledge and Washington DC. The delegation was led by Mr Hari Bhartia, by CII in partnership with the US-India Business Council ‘Participating for Global Growth: The Commonwealth, Skills: Driving 21st Century Growth” and “Innvotation and Immediate Past President, CII and Chairman & Managing (USIBC). Indian Ocean and the Pacific Rim’ and highlighted global Entrepreneurship” respectively. The delegation also attended Director, Jubilant Life Sciences. CII Director-General, economic partnerships for trade and investment, providing the inaugural of Indian Consulate in Perth by Mr S M Krishna, Mr Chandrajit Banerjee was also part of the delegation and Minister of External Affairs, Government of India. he spoke at a session on Academia-Industry

Linkages—Building relationships through the private sector. Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 69 Panel Discussion on “Corruption Free India - A Reality” CAAYE Chandigarh, 16 November 2011 struggle is happening to make India more developed, highly powerful, just and righteous with greater balance of its Yi created History on 16 November 2011 in successfully resources. Aspiration and idealistic attitude among the bringing together the best youth organizations in the region to youth for bringing in change is growing. form the first ever advocacy and mentorship network in the Commonwealth Asia Region in partnership with the Mr Shankar urged that Individual belief for change should Commonwealth Youth Programme Asia Centre, Chandigarh. be the starting point for bringing down corruption. He Called the Commonwealth Asia Alliance of Young strongly felt that Lokpal bill will help in providing an Entrepreneurs (CAAYE), it is a network of young architecture/ecosystem to bring in streamlining of processes entrepreneurs and the organizations that support them. which will reduce corrupt practices. But individual value system has to be preached at the school level itself; a law This alliance has representatives from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Yi was part of the panel discussion on “Corruption Free India alone cannot do anything. This has to start right from the Srilanka, Malaysia, Singapore, Maldives and Brunei- - A Reality” held on 12 July 2011 in Chennai. Speaking on Family level and should go upto the National level. Darussalam and India and the organizations from each of the occasion, Mr S Sen, Principal Adviser, CII informed that these countries include Prince’s Youth Business CII has been thinking on the role it could play in the process Individual attitude change, Development of an ecosystem The mission of this alliance is to be a network that, through its International’s and Small & Medium Enterprise Foundation of promoting Good Governance Practices. To reach this engagement with governments, the media, the public, all and architecture, besides the aspiration and idealism of the (SME) from Bangladesh, The Young Entrepreneurs goal, a taskforce has been constituted under the leadership relevant stakeholders and member organizations, champions youth, will certainly make Corruption Free India – A Reality Association from Brunei, The Malaysian Graduates of Mr Adi Godrej, President Designate, CII to bring in efforts the cause of young entrepreneurs at the local, national said Mr Shankar Entrepreneur Association and Junior Chamber International, needed to ensure Good Governance Practices. The ,regional and international level and an alliance of Petaling Jaya, from Malaysia, Junior Chamber International Taskforce constituted has been developed for bringing in Mr N Gopalaswami, Former Chief Election Commissioner organizations from economies of the Commonwealth-Asia from Maldives, The Young Entrepreneurs Forum, Islamabad who was part of the panel discussion said that failure in region that makes measurable progress towards development good governance practices in Indian organizations, Chamber of Commerce and Industry from Pakistan, The of entrepreneurship to ensure future prosperity. particularly the CII member organizations, Mr Sen said. Governance was because of our attitude in taking action Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry and against corruption (or) people who are corrupt. According Young Entrepreneurs Network (YEN@SICCI) from Singapore, The signatories of this Charter commit to support young Mr T T Ashok, Chairman, CII Southern Region felt that in to him, corruption was there in every society but how it is The Network of Young Srilankan Entrepreneurs (NYSE) & entrepreneurs across the Commonwealth-Asia region, build, recent times, India's reputation and credibility have been being tackled by different countries differ. He felt that Indian Youth Business International (YBSL) from Srilanka and appreciate and encourage youth entrepreneurship culture, undergoing a dramatic change in the negative side in the needs hard hitting provisions through law for taking actions Confederation of Indian Industry’s Young Indians from India. create a network between member countries for mentorship, international world because of prevalence of corruption. He against those who are corrupt. People with integrity were advisory and other relevant support services to young said that corruption has become all pervasive and the needed in all management levels. Yi been appointed as the Chair of the Steering Committee, the entrepreneurs, contribute to human capital development business part of the effect of this corruption on Indian Chair of the Strategic Planning committee and a member of through education & training of young entrepreneurs, provide economy is huge. Due to corruption, the FDI coming to Punishment for those who were corrupt should be inflicted the Marketing & Communication committee of CAAYE. Yi information on access to finance and other resources for India has plummeted. quickly and should be made severe. In simple words, will also be the proud host of the First CAAYE Young young entrepreneurs and to influence policy mechanism for “Certainty of detection and severity of punishment” needs to Entrepreneur Summit in India to be held in November 2012. youth entrepreneurial development. Mr Shankar Vanavarayar, Chairman, Young Indians was of be ensured said Mr Gopalaswami. One of the primary things the opinion that Young people are very aspirational and are to curb this menace is to empower citizens and to make yearning for change. The demographic dividend of the them “Raise the issue” with the Government. In this regard country is powering the country's growth which in turn Acts such as RTI, transparency laws need to be effectively feeds the world economy. Mr Shankar felt that a second used by the citizens.

Yi’s engagement with the Commonwealth began in Commonwealth Yi representing India at the Commonwealth Regional Consultation Asia Regional Conference on Investing in London, 9 - 10 May 2011 Youth Employment Colombo, 22 - 23 February 2011

70 | Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 NATIONAL The Yi Summits are the flagship events of Young Indians. It is a forum for the members of all chapters to converge on a common platform to discuss and deliberate on issues and topics relevant to nation building. The theme of the summit is chosen to reflect the role of Young Indians in contributing to SUMMIT the nation’s development and enhancing it. The national summits have so far attracted around 350 eminent personalities as speakers and around 2000 participants from across the country. The Summits have separate sessions on topics linking to the theme of the summit and brief interactions with the speakers. Yi has organized 7 National Summits till date, one each at New Delhi in 2004, Bangalore in 2005, New Delhi in 2006, Mumbai in 2007 and Chennai in 2008, Hyderabad in 2009, Gurgoan in 2010. The 8th Yi National Summit under the theme ‘Taking Charge’ was held at Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore on 26th November 2011.

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The 8th Young Indians National summit titled ‘Taking BOAO summit. Mr Banerjee was enthused at the endeavour Yi organised the 7th Yi National Summit, the theme of which to us and to the world and thus integration, infrastructure, Charge’ a flagship event of Confederation of Indian Industry’s of Yi for conceptualizing and signing the Commonwealth- was ‘The Change We Want To Be’ at New Delhi. education and decrease of economic disparity between the (CII) Young Indians (Yi), took off to a colorful start on 26th Asia Alliance of Young Entrepreneurs Charter in New Delhi, rich and the poor are some of the immediate focus areas November 2011 at Kumaraguru College of Technology, also signed by youth organisations from 8 other countries. The Summit emphasised on how the youth of the nation can required by India, today. "Young Indians as an organisation Coimbatore. A total of 540 delegates and students from Mr Banerjee, called the Yi National Summit a proud moment be, the change of tomorrow, the change the youth of India gives this opportunity to India to work on immediate focus different parts of the country and abroad witnessed the event. in the history of CII and felt that it is the right momentous step always wanted to see. The summit focused on India as a areas required to bring about the change today, as it is an The National summit, a one day exposition is a flagship Yi where the youngsters of India should take up greater nation that has transformed into a modern day country with organisation that connects people from different regions and event that witnessed participation of Yi members and responsibility and ownership for the work done by the an economic model that is inclusive, sustainable, global, all walks of life across the nation. eminent panelists from various cross sections of the society previous generations. Taking Yi’s illustration, Mr Banerjee democratic, innovative and concurrently generates wealth and industry sectors. called for greater involvement youth to be in politics, and for all sections of its pluralistic and diverse society. “There cannot be a better time to be a Young Indian. This asked for enhancing the number of members and greater moment in time and opportunity is our's to see. Let us ensure The summit commenced with the inaugural session where brand value of Yi as an organisation through increased media Speaking at the inaugural, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, Former that our generation is facing the future of India", said the President of CII, Dr B Muthuraman delivered a participation at the local and national level. President of India, reiterated, "the need for the younger Ms Bhairavi Jani, National Chairman, Young Indians. motivational speech calling for Young Indians to become a generation of India to work & succeed with integrity in life." powerful organization that is inclusive to gain wider He also mentioned that the need of the hour is evaluation of The summit’s inaugural session was on ‘Heralding the New sustainable systems which act as enablers and bring inclusive World Order’. Other sessions were on varied topics like growth and integrated development of the nation. ‘Inclonomics’, ‘In Partnership with Nature’, ‘Debate on Fulfilling the Democratic Dharma’ and ‘Valedictory session - One such sustainable development system brought into Can India Bind the World’. Many distinguished speakers existence by the vision of Dr Kalam is the Provision of Urban deliberated at the summit, prominent amongst them were Amenities in Rural Areas (PURA). PURA is a model that Mr Conrad Sangma, Leader of Opposition, Meghalaya, envisages connecting villages with the major towns and cities Mr Tarun Vijay, Member of Parliament, Mr Takam Sanjoy, of the country, through the mediums like road and rail, thus Member of Parliament, Ms Lakshmi Venkatesan, Founder & bridging the gap between the urban and the rural India Executive Vice President, Bhartiya Yuva Shakti Trust (BYST) leading to a progressive nation. Further elaborating the model and Mr Arun Maira, Member, Planning Commission, (PURA), Mr Sunil Kant Munjal, Past President, Confederation Government of India. of Indian Industry, said that (PURA) was one of the tremendous ideas of the nation as basic infrastructure and The summit was attended by over 250 people from all across acceptability. The President also called on the youth of today Mr Shankar Vanavarayar, National Chairman, CII’s Young connectivity is essential in parts of the country for the growth the nation and had over twenty speakers of national repute. to have strong values and attack corruption in the society, Indians while moderating the session, said that changes are of the nation. The population of India can be the biggest asset with a strong belief in democracy. Mr Muthuraman further taking place in India in different ways and Young people want urged the youth to raise their voice against the current system change. Due to demographic dividend, the role of youth in of education and bring out reforms in areas like economy, law our country is becoming very important. The theme, “Taking etc and in areas where the benefits of wealth creation will go Charge” reflects the mood of the youth in the country. Ms Bhairavi Jani, Immediate Past National Chairperson, to the society at large. The second half of the day saw the past chairpersons come Young Indians receiving the CII President’s Award from At the inaugural, Mr Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General – together to discuss the past, present & future of Young Mr Pranab Mukherjee, Union Finance Minister, Government of CII lauded the endeavour of Young Indians as an organisation Indians. All of them took the audience for a look into the past India at the CII Annual General Meeting held at New Delhi. and the support of the Yi members in making the year a and cherished their experiences as chairpersons of Young resonating success. He also elucidated the effort of Yi in the Indians. The session was moderated by Mr Shankar international arena by becoming part of the G20 meeting in Vanavarayar and Ms Anupama Arya, Vice Chairperson of Nice, France; and the delegation of Yi to the Commonwealth Young Indians. More than 500 students and Yi members Business Forum, at Australia; the Indo-US Higher Education participated in the summit which ended YiPL cricket match

Summit at US and the representation for the first time at the between members of various chapters. Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 75 The National Retreats of Young Indians happens every year to bring together members from various chapters to a common place to increase networking between chapters and its members and to engage them through various specifically designed events to enhance teamwork. Learning Sessions are also part of the Retreats. It is also designed in such a way that it gives an opportunity for the members to interact with the members of the Governing Council and the Office bearers for better understanding of the organization and their roles. During these retreats, members visit places and interact with people in the local community, thus learning from the process. Yi has organized 11 National RETREATS Retreats so far, two at Uttaranchal, two at Kaziranga National Park, two at Nagaland and one each at Munnar, Devbagh, Chitrakoot, Ootacamund and Wagah Border.

76 | Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 77 Retreat to Wagah Border The Hornbill Festival 14 - 15 August 2011 Nagaland, 13 November - 5 December 2011 Celebrating the independence day with flagging off border post have been a barometer of the India -Pakistan ceremony at the Wagah border. Attending the midnight relations over the years. ceremony at the border celebrating the independence day . Visiting heritage places like golden temple , jallianwalla bagh The history of Amritsar city is one of the cities of the Punjab on the occasion of independence day. state in India. This city was founded by Guru Ram Das in 1574 on land bought by him for 700 rupees from the owners Wagah is an army outpost on Indo-Pak border - between Of the village of Tung. Amritsar is dominated by the history of Amritsar and Lahore. Wagah Border is situated at a distance of Hindus and Sikhs and many of their sacred Shrines are found 28 kilometers from Amritsar Punjab. Wagah Border is the only in and around the city. It was established by Guru Ramdas. border crossing between India and Pakistan. Wagah Border is The city has highest Temporal seat of Sikhs "The Harimandir an army outpost to keep check intrusion from Pakistan and Sahib" popularly known as Golden Temple. Amritsar's prevents any Indian from going to Pakistan. central walled city has narrow zig zag streets mostly developed in the 17th and 18th century. The Nagaland Chapter of Young Indians (Yi) was pleased to The delegates then visited the World War -II Museum and got welcome a group of 9 delegates from different parts of the a glimpse of the weapons and articles used by the British as country to the Annual State Cultural Festival of the state – the well as the Japanese armies during the war. Hornbill Festival from 30th November to 5th December This was followed by a visit to the War Cemetery at Kohima 2011. The delegates were welcomed at the Dimapur Airport in the morning and they were offered information on the on the 30th November 2011 and their exploration of importance of Kohima in the history of World War-II .The Nagaland began as they proceeded to Kohima, the capital city delegates had a special chance to attend a Naga Wedding of Nagaland for their night stay. Ceremony of a Minister of Nagaland. The delegates thereafter proceeded to attend 2 football They could experience the festive mood in the weather, the matches organized by a social activist and Sports Lover – environment and the society of Nagaland in the morning of Colo Mero who have been supporting a large number of 1st December when they travelled to Kisama to attend the young boys and girls from economically backward classes of inaugural function of the Hornbill Festival at the traditional the state. Naga Heritage Village. The inaugural function was attended The daylong activities were summed up with a grand The Wagah border, often called the "Berlin wall of Asia", is a The city is a peculiar example of an introverted planning by His Excellency Nikhil Kumar - the Governor of Nagaland, traditional dinner with the French Consular General of ceremonial border on the India–Pakistan Border where each system with unique areas called Katras. The Katras are self Honourable Neiphiu Rio – the Chief Minister of Nagaland Kolkota, Honorable. Jean Louis Rysto and his Lady Wife evening there is a retreat ceremony called 'lowering of the styled residential units that provided unique defence system Christiane Rysto supported by nice music and environment at and host of other ministers and dignitaries of the state. flags', which has been held since 1959. during attacks on the City. The sacred city of the Amritsar has the venue (More in the chapter updates) come to assume a special significance in Hindu cosmology At that time there is an energetic parade by the Border Because of various mythical and historical connections. Security Force (B.S.F) of India and the Pakistan Rangers Amritsar is particularly nearer and dearer to Hindus as it is Retreat to Gir National Park soldiers. It may appear slightly aggressive and even hostile to believed that the Lov-Kush along with their mother Mata Sita 29 April - 1 May, 2011 foreigners but in fact the paraders are imitating the pride and spent their early childhood In the ashram of Bhagwan Yi (Vadodara Chapter) organized retreat to Sasan Gir anger of a Cockerel. Troops of each country put on a show in Maharishi Balmiki ji in the land of Amritsar. for three days. Gir National Park is the last remaining their uniforms with their colorful turbans. Border officials bastion of the Asiatic Lion. It also has the highest from the two countries sometimes walk over to the offices on population of Leopards compared to any other the other side for day to day affairs. The happenings at this national park in making it one of the best places in India to see the Big Cats. The Kamleshwar dam in the Retreat to Bandipur middle of the sanctuary is home to a record population of marsh crocodiles. Other wildlife includes Chital (spotted dear), Nilgai (blue bull), Wild boar, Jackals, Hyenas, etc. Gir National Park also has over 300 different varieties of birds. A Total of 17 Yi members alone with their families which included 13 kids joined the retreat and had a event full visit to the park the also what to learn rare information about the place .

Yi Vadodara chapter organized visit to Atul Auto Ltd. Atul Auto ltd is the biggest manufacturer of three wheelers in Gujarat. Members visited the entire manufacturing unit. There were around 30 participants for the visit.

Coimbatore, 22 - 23 October 2011 7 - 9 October 2011, Erode 78 | Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 Launch of Yi (Ludhiana Chapter) Infosys Corporate Chapter (InfYi) 5 November 2011 22 December 2011

With an objective to provide an effective platform to young great year for Yi and for the same to continue. She envisioned entrepreneurs and professional youth of the city to engage in that Yi will become the Voice of youth in the region and social entrepreneurship and nation building, Young Indians highlighted some of the points that she wanted Yi to launched its Ludhiana Chapter on 5 November 2011. concentrate in its formative years. Briefing an impressive gathering of young entrepreneurs as also senior industrialists from the city, Mr Kumara Guru, Mr Manpreet Singh Badal, President, People’s Party of National Chair - Chapter Growth & Finance, Young Indians Punjab who was the Chief Guest for the function said that the that Youth of today needs to be heard while they are paving a mindset of the youth had changed in the recent past and that way for themselves. Having been involved with many Yi their it will augur well for the country. He said that Yi will chapter launches before, he also advised the chapter to bring in a fresh flavor for the young people of the region to channelize their thoughts and contribute to nation building ensure that the initial few months must be impactful for Yi to “InfYi”-Infosys Young Indians is a strategic corporate chapter extra miles, taste waters and contribute and beyond charity initiatives around the area. make a mark in the region, thereby ensuring the brand of Yi is of Young Indians to nurture Social Entrepreneurship in India. leveraging entrepreneurial skills. We have ideated some very registered in the minds of people in the region. According to Speaking on this occasion, Mr Sameer Jain, Chair, Yi (Tri city It has a unique structured framework that leverages Infosys’ innovative social entrepreneurship projects which includes him, this also would open up a lot of opportunities for Chandigarh Chapter) informed the house that Yi represented delivery excellence, innovation, thought leadership and Meal@ Rs. 5, RuralZing, Direct Selling of farmer products etc. potential partnerships and collaborations with Yi likeminded India as a Founder member of the G20 Young Entrepreneur execution expertise. For Infoscions, it provides an innovative organizations. A strong governance structure ensures employees’ efforts Alliance (G20 YEA) the hosts of the G20 Young Entrepreneur platform to collaborate, contribute and be a part of social towards social Entrepreneurship initiatives are channelized Summit and his personal experience of being a member and transformation beyond Charity. InfYi was born to realize the Mrs Kamna Raj Aggarwalla, Chairperson, CII Punjab State efficiently. Core InfYi team consists of Mr Sanjay Purohit, benefiting from the same. Mr Gaurav Munjal, Director, Hero vision to “evolve a systematic approach to addressing social Council, present on the occasion said that Yi will be the (SVP and Tier-1 Leader as Mentor, Mr Pritam Kumar Sinha, Electric Limited was nominated as the Founder Chair of the Yi issues in society and cultivating social entrepreneurship by perfect body in engaging the youth of the region. She said that (Tier-3 Leader) as Chairman and Tier leaders across DCs are (Ludhiana Chapter) and Ms Sifti Riat, Director, Head of Auto applying a combination of inspired effort and strategic Yi under the aegis of CII will certainly make a change to the part of Core Team. Core team is responsible for nurturing and Parts Division, Akal Spring Ltd, was nominated as the thinking.” Accordingly, InfYi framework was designed to outlook of the region and that she was looking forward to a reviewing projects periodically. The Chairman along with Co-Chair encourage employees to utilize their professional skills and Project Management expertise to nurture Social Mr Abhishek Tiwari, InfYi coordinator with Young Indians Chapter Highlight Entrepreneurship. assists the team in consultation the management of Infosys Ltd. The InfYi team has the objectives of training on Social Entrepreneurship through personal involvement and Looking ahead, they are all set to take Infosys Young Indians mentorship; alignment with Infosys’ sustainability policy and (InfYi) to next level with committed Infoscions across DCs capabilities to ensure maximum impact & consistent and Units to Nurture Social Entrepreneurship in India. innovation to create sustainable and scalable models that can InfYi recently won the First Prize in Sustainability and Social be adopted across organization and beyond. Right from consciousness category at Infosys Award of Excellence inception of InfYi in the Year 2007, the long term mission and Ceremony. yearly goals has been to Nurture Social Entrepreneurship in India. InfYi has been role model for employees keen to go

Plant Visit to Hero EcoTech Limited Free Medical Checkup Camp Republic Day Celebration 17 February 2012 26 January 2012 26 January 2012

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Mumbai - 23 April 2011 Kolkatta - 23 July 2011 COUNCIL Coimbatore - 25 November 2011

The Yi Governing Council meetings are deliberations that are made by the Governing Council members of the year, after every quarter. These meetings are organised for the Governing Council members and the Yi secretariat to decide and review the activities that it has undertaken or plans to do in the near future, under the various initiatives and platforms. Every year four Governing Council meetings are undertaken at various metropolitan and tier II cities of the country so as to apprise the members about the uniqueness of each city in terms of its cultural diversity and socio-economic diaspora. Every Governing council organised in the respective city has a theme and brings the members closer through networking and fruitful discussions.

The GC meetings as we call them, are truly valuable in terms of getting an idea of the achievable traction through the conjoined efforts of the various Yi chapters and also set the motion for other Yi chapters to understand and replicate the stupendous efforts of other chapters. The Yi GC’s are great idea generation workshops that help in conceptualizing the future course for the organisation and for innovative idea generation. Governing Council meetings have been ever changing and enthralling with inclusion of some sort of socio-cultural connects with the respective city, where it is held. In the recent past Yi GC’s have taken a more informal structure to add zing and fun to the process of nation building, through Yi Bazaars, a fun filled & interactive discussion process. Continuing the Yi tradition, in the near future Yi will look upon going to India’s tier III cities also to reach the understand the country better.

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84 | Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 85 The Session highlighted the traffic laws and rules one should dangerous or negligent driving can also result in someone follow to keep the road safe for drivers and pedestrians as being injured or killed leading to a criminal conviction and ignoring these laws and rules can result in expensive traffic prison. fines or, for serious offences, removal of our license as Yi Ahmedabad

Young Entrepreneurs' Meet 2011 10 January 2011, Ahmedabad

Government of Gujarat (Yi Ahmedabad Chapter) Pravit Parikh Parag Gathani Pragya Upadhyay Chair Co-Chair Executive Member organised a Ye: Young Entrepreneurs' Meet 2011 on 10 January 2011 at Cambay Grand, Ahmedabad. Chapter Launched - 2006 This national initiative was supported by iNDEXTb, Founder Chair / Co Chair - Mr Alok Sanghi, Director, Sanghi Industries Ltd. Government of Gujarat as part of Swarnim Gujarat Mr Sharvil Patel, Managing Director, Cadila Healthcare Ltd. and Vibrant Gujarat 2011. Present Membership Strength - 41 This Ye Meet was aimed to cover varied views of the Number of Members added in the year 2011-12 - 22 experts on aspects of entrepreneurship. And also to provide a unique platform to young budding entrepreneurs for sharing knowledge, experience and technology to make the state accomplish its vision 2020. The Ye Meet 2011 was chaired by Yi Ahmedabad Chapter had a very exciting year. The Dr Banshi Saboo interacted with audience on "Lifestyle Mr Narendra Modi, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Chapter had celebrated its Annual Day with a Conference Disorders & Diabetes". Dr Saboo, Secretary, Gujarat Gujarat. About 450 delegates including about 100 on “Globalization, Good Governance & Democracy – The Diabetic Association shared his thoughts & expertise on the from across the India & about 40 from abroad attended the Meet. Interface of India@75”. The Annual Day’s focus was to measures to be taken & lifestyle to be adopted to combat the make the generation next aware about the critical factors Lifestyle Disorder & Diabetes because Diabetes has Mr Saurabh Patel, Hon'ble Minister of State for Industry, Government of Gujarat and Mr P Panneervel, Principal Secretary, which are imperative to economic growth of an emerged as a burning health issue both globally and locally. Revenue Department, Government of Gujarat, Mr Pranav Adani, Immediate Past Chairman - CII Gujarat State Council & organization, society & country in the vivid sense. Managing Director, Adani Wilmar Ltd., Mr Pankaj Patel, Chairman & Managing Director, Cadila Healthcare Ltd., Yi’s Learning Mission to the Times of India Press was aimed Dr D C Anjaria, Director, GIFT, Mr Yatindra Sharma, Chairman, CII Gujarat State Council & Joint Managing Director, KHS Under the vertical Education, the chapter set up an Akshara at learning how an printing press works, its logistics & how Machinery Pvt. Ltd., Mr Suresh Prabhu, Former Union Minister, Government of India were the few from the other eminent Library at the Lalbhai Bungalow, which the Heritage the last minute breaking news is incorporated in the personalities who participated in the Ye Meet 2011. Bungalow of Lalbhai Group for 5th, 6th, and 7th standard Newspaper. The chapter had also celebrated the World students. Heritage Week by doing a Heritage Walk in the old city area of Ahmedabad. On the Environment front had celebrated World Environment Day by organizing a panel discussion on "Promoting Investment & Local Involvement to Increase Traffic Awareness & Safety Forestation" The aim was to promote learning and create awareness on what the industries’ demand and how the current policies on forest development can be amended to make it more investor friendly.

Healthcare is one of the verticals of Yi Ahmedabad Chapter and in 2011, we had celebrated the World Health Day with PDPU NET students by by distributing First - Aid box to the kids of the laborers working at construction site near the PDPU

The chapter had also organized an Interactive Session with Dr Pawan Agrawal on “Supply Chain Management of Mumbai Dabbawala Association”. Dr Agrawal shared with Yi Ahmedabad Chapter organized an interactive Session the audience the two basic principles which is followed by with Mr Amit Khatri, Consultant, Ahmedabad Traffic each & every Dabbawala, “Work is worship and Customer is Consultative Committee on “Traffic Awareness & Safety” on God” and this has made them achieve Six Sigma, 1st Indain Saturday, 10 September 2011 at Ahmedabad. Company to achieve this rating.

Sabarmati Ashram 86 | Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 87 Yi Response Program Yi Bangalore organized the “Yi Response Program 2011-12” – an Inter College Competition for Yi Net Yi Bangalore Students on 24 August 2011. The theme for the competition was “Social Networking: Boon or Bane”. Student from St. Joseph’s College of Arts & Science, Prin. L N Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research and Bharathram Lokkur Viral Shah Ansuman Parida Chair Co-Chair Executive Member Dayananda Sagar College of Management & Information Technology participated in this competition.

Chapter Launched - 2003 Ms Kirti Jaiswal from Prin. L N Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research won the first Founder Chair / Co Chair - Mr Sandeep Kumar Maini, Chairman, Maini Group prize and Mr Nikhil Muthukrishnan from St Joseph’s Present Membership Strength - 45 College of Arts & Science won the second prize. Number of Members added in the year 2011-12 - 18 Mr Kiran Panesar, Engineer, Google and Ms Amitha Singh, Client Services Director and Digital Strategist, Publicis Ambience moderated the event, addressed the students and distributed the prizes at the session.

Yi Bangalore organised Go Bangalore, Go RCB!: event for Local Flair"- a breakfast session for the members at Mavalli members’ as a get-together, Yi Bangalore members went to Tiffin Rooms (MTR), Lalbagh Road, Bangalore on 27 August M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, on 14 May 2011 to watch the 2011 to experience and enjoy traditional food of Karnataka. match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata As a part of Heritage Week. Yi Bangalore organised an Knight Riders during the IPL Season 4. Yi Bangalore in online photography competition–“Say Cheese, Bengaluru!” association with Infosys organised a Session on “Cultural for Yi Net and Non net students. The theme for the Diversity: Gateway for Enhanced Economic Development” competition was “Heritage of Bangalore”, which focused on on 26 May 2011 at Infosys, Bangalore. The objective of the capturing famous parts, buildings, temples, forgotten session was to provide an opportunity to deepen the customs and traditions and conveying the unique character understanding about our cultural diversity and to learn to of rich heritage of Bangalore. A Seminar on “Preventive live together in harmony. On 13 June 2011, Yi Bangalore Healthcare; The Need of The Hour” was focused on organised an interactive session with Ms Bhairavi Jani, preventive healthcare, corporate wellness practices and Executive Director, India@75. The session was focused on yoga with an objective to understand simple and achievable vision of India@75, also the various programs that have ways to create a healthy, happy and more productive work planned in the first quarter of the year. force.

On 16 June organised an Interactive session with The chapter organised a learning session with Dr Pawan Tippu's Palace Mr Shankar V, National Chair, Yi. The session was focused Agrawal Mumbai Dabbawalas on 19 October 2011. During on the events/programs organised by the Bangalore Chapter the Session demonstrate of the simple ideas, when executed as well as its future work plan for the year. During which with discipline and dedication, can bring amazing results. Mr S Sairam, Creative Head, Touchroot Image shared his Yi CEO Speaks Session with Mr Sandeep Kumar Maini, experiences on shooting the documentary about Organic Chairman, Maini Group on 21 November 2011 shared the Farming in India. He gave an overview on organic farming story of Reva and various challenges faced in pioneering it. practices and its benefits. with Dr Gautam N Sathia, CEO & Managing Director, BioQuest Solutions Private Limited who provided an Yi Bangalore organised an interactive session with Ashoka overview of pharmaceutical and healthcare industry and Foundation’s Youth & Children Team on 8 July 2011. The also explained how “strategy and innovation” plays an objective of the session was engagement of Yi and Ashoka important role in these industries. Session - Celebrating Foundation for Ashoka's Youth and Children plan in India "Young Change Makers" Mr Madan Padaki, CEO, Erudient and Green Plan-it Program. Yi Bangalore organised a & Co-Founder, Merit with Trac, and Mr Kuldeep Speaker Series on Art Appreciation on 25 August 2011. Dantewadia, Co-Founder, Reap Benefit & Co-Founder, The Mr Suresh Jayaram, Founder and Director, 1 Shanthi Road Environment Group, shared the various initiatives they have addressed the Members about Art, which included a taken and its impact on the society with the audience. background of Art, Collection and types of art. To celebrate the Heritage Week Yi Bangalore organised "Breakfast with a Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 89 intake; facts related to junk foods and importance of increased consumption of water. On 15th July, Yi Bhubaneshwar chapter launched Yi Kala: Creating Employment through Craftsmanship of Odisha” at Institute of Management & Information Science, Bhubaneswar with an objective to create self employment for underprivileged students Yi Bhubaneshwar who could not be formally employed, to make them into self supporting citizens and contributing communities in the future. The objective was also to help them earn part time while studying. Abanis Nayak Chair Considering the importance of the productivity week (12th to 18th) a seminar was organized in IMIS, Bhubaneswar on 14th feb, 2012 evening 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm by Chapter Launched - 2007 the students who belong to Young Indians. The Theme for the session was “Productivity and innovation - Enablers for Emerging Economy”. Founder Chair / Co Chair - Mr Devdutt Dash, Managing Director, S M Tools Pvt Ltd The Speakers were Mr B K Mishra and Mr P C Dash from Orissa State Productivity Council. It was Co-ordinated by Dr S Swain Present Membership Strength - 14 Member Governing Body of Orissa State Productivity Council through Young Indians Co-Chairman of IMIS, Bhubaneswar Mr P Santhosh PGDM Term III under the guidance of Prof. Tanmoy De. The session was very interactive and was very well explained by the speakers with examples which was really helpful for the students. Around Hundred(100) students attended the seminar. IMIS, Bhubaneswar Director Dr K C Padhy attended the seminar. On the occasion of World Health day, Yi (Bhubaneswar Chapter) organized a week long Yoga Session from 11 April 2011 till 16 April 2011 at Khelaghara. The students were provided with free week long yoga lessons along with a competition for Greetings Card Design Lingaraj Temple which was distributed among the students. Yi Bhubaneswar Chapter organized an Evening Session and an All Members Meet with Dr Rahul Mirchandani, National Chair of International Relations, Partnerships and Next Practices at Bhubaneswar Golf Club. This meeting gave an opportunity for the members to brief on the projects undertaken by the chapter and discuss in detail about doing more such initiatives for the benefit of members and the society. Dr Rahul Mirchandani briefed the members on the focus of Yi national apart from his experiences of mentoring chapters and sharing his thoughts. He also informed the members present on the Blue Ocean Dialogues, Packet of Seeds and idea generation exercises and initiatives by Young Indians under the next practices platform. On the occasion of the World Health Day, Yi (Bhubaneswar Chapter) organized a Nutrition Awareness Program on 7th April 2011 at Sai International School, Bhubaneswar. The theme of discussion was “Importance of Nutrition in Students in Today’s fast pace life” and notable speakers in this session included Dr Snehalata Nanda, Senior Nutritionist & Professor, Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology who was the Chief Guest. He presentation focused on the importance of maintaining a proper nutritional balance for today’s younger generation; the different nutrients available in different source of food; ideal food habits for students; myths surrounding the food that we intake; facts related to junk foods and importance of increased consumption of water. On 15th July, Yi Bhubaneshwar chapter launched Yi Kala: Creating Employment through Craftsmanship of Odisha” at Institute of Management & Information Science, Bhubaneswar with an objective to create self employment for underprivileged students who could not be formally employed, to make them into self supporting citizens and contributing communities in the future. The objective was also to help them earn part time while studying.

On the occasion of the World Health Day, Yi (Bhubaneswar Chapter) organized a Nutrition Awareness Program on 7th April 2011 at Sai International School, Bhubaneswar. The theme of discussion was “Importance of Nutrition in Students in Today’s fast pace life” and notable speakers in this session included Dr Snehalata Nanda, Senior Nutritionist & Professor, Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology who was the Chief Guest. He presentation focused on the importance of maintaining a proper nutritional balance for today’s younger generation; the different nutrients available in different source of food; ideal food habits for students; myths surrounding the food that we

90 | Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 91 E Waste Along with the Environment Department, Chandigarh Administration, Yi launched the first initiative on E Waste in Yi Chandigarh the city on 4 June 2011. The E Waste Collection Drive in the city was launched with the objective to promote greener and healthy environment by ensuring scientific collection and processing of city's e waste in an environment friendly manner. Taking this forward, the first E Waste Collection Sameer Jain Parul Pandey Mansi Kapoor drive was held on 5 July 2011 and the second E Waste Chair, (Chandigarh Chapter) Co-Chair, (Chandigarh Chapter) Executive Member, (Chandigarh Chapter) Collection Drive was held on 30 November 2011. As part of the E Waste Collection Drive, various industry members tied Chapter Launched - 2008 up with us as nodal points to ensure scientific processing of E Waste collected. The nodal points at present are the CII Founder Chair / Co Chair - Ms Anupama Arya, Director, Mobera Systems / Mr Mohit Chitkara office, Chandigarh Administration, The Millenium School, Present Membership Strength - 59 Amity Business School, Infosys Technologies Ltd, Red Number of Members added in the year 2011-12 - 11 Alkemi & Connoiseur Infotech. ceremony at the Wagah border through a members retreat To facilitate the E waste Collection Drive, specially was an experience that Yi members had as part of the designed E waste bins have been placed at various locations Independence day on 15th August 2011. Members in the city by Young Indians, Attero Recycling Pvt Ltd and witnessed the energetic parade by the Border Security Force Chandigarh Administration, Environment Department. E (B.S.F) of India and the Pakistan Rangers soldiers. Troops of Yi Tricity Chandigarh Chapter had a very busy and diverse As part of the world heritage week celebrations, the chapter Waste shall be collected and processed in an environment each country put on a show in their uniforms with their year throughout 2011-12. Some of important initiatives organized for a session with Mr K K Muhammed, friendly manner as and when the bins are full. To promote colorful turbans. The happenings at this border post have undertaken during the year included the discussion on “We Superintending Archaeologist, Archaeological Survey of awareness among the household sector for environment been a barometer of the India -Pakistan relations over the Must Be the Change We Want to See” as part of the annual India on 25th August 2011. He made a detailed presentation friendly disposal of E Waste, a Toll Free Number 1-800-419- years. The retreat had the participation of around 30 day last year followed by the Pathfinder 2011 at the chapter on the heritage of India and a brief description about the 3283 has been installed for citizens to be provided facility members from the city chapter and a few from others as level to finalise the workplan of the chapter for 2011-12. initiatives of the government in preserving the old age for healthy disposal of E Waste. well. monuments and buildings in India. He also urged that it was Celebrating the independence day with flagging off The activities of the chapter included Yi Millenium Net important for the youngsters of India to take active part "Palstic is Drastic" Poster Making Competition on 4th May across the country to take care of heritage buildings in their Sukhna Lake 2011; Conversation with Mr Gannon Giguiere, CEO and vicinity and to involve the younger generation in them. Founder, Yet to Know & Mr Sean Devlin, Co-Founder & Director of Product Development, Front Rush on 6th May Another important event as part of the world heritage week 2011; Yi Net Millenium Infosys Visit on 21st May 2011; was an interaction with Ms Pramila Puri, Renowned Interaction with Mr Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, Classical Singer on 25th August 2011. An inspiring session CII on 28th May 2011; the launch of the e-Waste project on with an equally inspiring person, Ms Puri shared her 4th June 2011; Meeting with Commonwealth Secretariat on experiences on her journey of music and about the people 4th July 2011; and opportunities that came around her life and how it changed her. She sang many classical songs on request from The Yi First e-Waste Collection Drive in continuation of the the members present and obliged to autograph requests. launch during which over 700 Kgs of e-Waste from various There was also a brief discussion on the ideas that Yi could nodal points of the project were collected to be recycled in take up in the area of arts to engage the youth of India. The an environment friendly manner. chapter also organized for a ClyIck Workshop - Basics of photography on 19th September 2011; A free Health, Eye Mr Shankar Vanavarayar, National Chairman, Young check-up and De-worming Drive between 11 - 13 October Indians spoke to the students of the students of Amity 2011. Business School as one of the events under the student nets verticals and motivated them to think big and large in life. He also mentioned that India gave the best opportunity for these students to experiment on the journey of entrepreneurship, sharing insights of successful CEO’s around the world and also taking examples from his own experiences.

92 | Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 93 Dr Santhosh Babu, IAS, Managing Director, Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Ltd were present. On World Environment Day, Yi (Chennai Chapter) conducted a unique event where 113 students from an orphanage went Yi Chennai for a visit to Adyar Estuary where a group of storytellers explained the importance of the environment through stories, games & quizzes. Yi (Chennai Chapter) also gained access to 75,000 saplings which belonged to the Urban Forestry Department free of cost. Two companies based in R Prasana M Sivaramakrishnan Ananthraman Mani Chennai planted more than 1000 of these saplings kick Chair Co-Chair Co-Chair starting the tree plantation drive by Yi (Chennai Chapter). The Green Heritage project is unique initiative launched by Healthcare Vertical of Yi held an Obesity, Blood Pressure & Yi (Chennai Chapter) in association with American Diabetes Health Camp to mark the World Health Day which Consulate General and Indian National Trust for Art & received a great response & provided a platform for Yi to Cultural Heritage (INTACH). create awareness about Yi’s work. The World No Tobacco Yi Chennai Chapter provided support towards Prize Day provided Yi a great opportunity to reach out people Distribution ceremony of the Art, Arattai, Arapattam 2011, who needed to be aware about ill effects of using tobacco. Yi an art festival organized by Nalanda Way Foundation. Chennai conducted a Dental Camp in 4 villages which were Mr Prasana R, Chairman Yi (Chennai Chapter), presented adopted by Schwing Stetter. Anuradha Nair Vidya S the prize to the winning school at this function. One of Yi Chennai Student Nets team initiated 2 new nets this year Executive Executive Yi Chennai’s signature events was the Yi Heritage Carnival taking the total number of Net Institutions to 6. Yi Response held at ASAN Memorial College of Arts & Science, a Yi Programme – Debate Competition for Schools & Colleges Net College. The programme was inaugurated by was conducted with 2 schools & 2 colleges debating on the Ms Sujatha Shankar, Architect, Planner & Interior Designer Chapter Launched - 2002 topic ‘Social networking – A boon or bane’. To mark the from INTACH - The Indian National Trust for Art and National Youth Day, Yi Chennai organized a radio show on Founder Chair - Harish Lakshman, MD, Rane Group Cultural Heritage. the topic ‘What is today’s youth’s Social Quotient?’ and was Present Membership Strength - 125 aired live on the local English radio station. Number of Members added in the year 2011-12 - 28

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The year 2011-12 has been a landmark year for the Yi the Infosys Leadership Institute, Mysore.. A Heritage Walk at (Chennai Chapter). The main highlight apart from a record Mylapore, one of Chennai’s oldest areas was organized, number of activities has been the forming of a long term plan invitation for which was extended to Yi members & their for the chapter. family.

The Learning Team kick started the year with a networking The Education vertical conducted a Roundtable on event, interaction with the US Consulate, where members Education with experts on this subject namely met officials from the consulate. The meeting established a Dr N Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Taskforce on Education, great working relationship between the two organizations & CII TN & Vice President - Corporate Affairs, Take Solutions it was even proposed that US Consulate would work with Yi Ltd, Ms Madhuvanthi Arun, Managing Trustee, Calibre on a few projects. An Excellence Mission was organized to Educational Foundation & Dancer & Choreographer, Renault Nissan & Hyundai Motors which proved to be a big Ms Chitra Ravi, Founder & CEO, EZ Vidya Pvt. Ltd, success & received overwhelming participation. Mr Vikram Kapur, IAS, Chief Operating Officer, Everonn India Foundation & Dr Thangam Meganathan, Chennai chapter’s annual cricket match was held in Chairperson, Rajalakshmi Engineering College. The October during which two Yi companies & two CII roundtable was very fruitful with Ms Madhuvanti & companies participated. Saint-Gobain Glass India Ltd’s Ms Chitra committing to support Yi for the Teacher Training Cricket team won the trophy this year. With an aim to Program. engage young entrepreneur’s with topics that are related to their business, Yi Chennai organized a Session on ‘Talent The Yi’s Environment initiative had a promising start by Management’ by Dr Prakash Nair, Associate Principal from associating with CII for a Session on E-Waste where Mr P W C Davidar, IAS, Principal Secretary, Information Technology Department, Government of Tamil Nadu & Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 95 involved a study on the sparrow and artificial nest boxes that were installed at two different locations.

The flagship event of the Health Focus Area of the Chapter Yi Coimbatore was the renovation of the operation theatre at Periapodhu Primary Health Centre situated at Valanthayamaram on the Pollachi - Thrissur Road. This renovation has helped people of more than 10 villages around this locality. The Chapter observed World Health day by releasing a poster on Chandrasekhar S Rajeev Kamineni Annush Ramasamy balanced food and healthy diet. The Chapter also had a CPR Chair Co-Chair Co-Chair demonstration camp for the Fire Brigadiers of the Coimbatore City. has grown bigger in size quality and coverage through more Few special initiatives undertaken by the Chapter include than 62 organisations coming together to organise over 85 Voting Campaign, the YiPL and Coimbatore Vizha 2012. events within a span of 7 days. The opening ceremony was The Chapter in association with CII Coimbatore Zone in organised in a grand manner by having the first ever Flash view of the assembly elections in Tamil Nadu organized a Mob of Coimbatore on New Year’s Eve. voting campaign to promote voting by placing small and large banners at various locations across the City and by The Membership Platform and the Membership distributing pamphlets carrying the message “Make Engagement Focus Area have played a major role in keeping Pavithra R Mohamed Faisal Democracy Vote for You”. Another initiative by the Chapter the Chapter active and going this year. The Chapter stands Executive Member Executive Member is Young Indian Premier League (YiPL) a cricket tournament with a membership count of 167 with 45 new members which witnessed 8 teams with 8 members each battling in being added this year. Initiatives like Viewing of Final IPL Chapter Launched - 27 April 2005 the pitch to win the Winners title. Match, two Film viewing - Yi Family Night, YiBandipur Founder Chair / Co Chair - Mr Sanjay Jayavarthanavelu Retreat, National YiPL - Young Indians Premier League were Managing Director, Lakshmi Machine Works Ltd This year, the Coimbatore Chapter celebrated the fourth organized to involve the families of the Yi members also and Mr AshwinChandran edition of its flagship event Coimbatore Vizha. The event to build stronger teams and better bonds. Wholetime Director, Precot Meridian Ltd Present Membership Strength - 45 Number of Members added in the year 2011-12 - 368784 Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore This year also proved to be a happening year in Yi Net Colleges, bringing the total number of Net Colleges to 9. Coimbatore Chapter with a number of events being carried A special initiative “Traffic & Road Safety Awareness out under the different verticals. The total events for the year Campaign” was organized for the Net members. workshop are above 48 in number under Learning Platform, was also organized for the students. Environment Focus Area, Arts, Sports & Culture, Health Focus Area, Youth Affairs, Special Initiatives, Fun @ Yi or Under Arts, Sports and Culture Platform, the Chapter Membership Engagement. organized very interesting events. During Heritage week, the chapter traversed history through events like Learning Platform is one of the key areas of Yi Coimbatore PerurPayanam and Kabadi Tournament. The first ever Chapter. This year, the Chapter had a number of interesting online Heritage Quiz on History from Coimbatore was learning events with a combination of few being informative conducted for the School students in a grand manner. The and others being educative to the members. The speakers Chapter organized a Yi District Level Sports Meet for the included Mr J K Dutt IPS, Former Director General, school students which also received enthusiastic National Security Guards, Mr K Maruthachalam, Managing participation. The Chapter observed the 100th Year Director, RK Photo Centre, Ms VasundharaRaje, Former Celebration of Indian National Anthem which was widely Chief Minister, Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, covered by media. Coimbatore Chapter celebrated Ms OrnaSagiv, Consul General of Israel, Ms RajshreePathy, Chairman & Managing Director, Rajshree Sugars & Independence Day along with CII Coimbatore Zone. Environment Focus Area of the Chapter had a couple of very Chemicals Ltd, Mr Praveen Kumar IAS, Chief Electoral interesting events and projects. The World Environment Officer & Principal Secretary Government of Tamil Nadu & Commodore Amar Singh Baghel, Commanding Officer, INS day was observed with the Nest Box Initiative, where the Agrani & President, Naval Selection Board. significance of installing Nest boxes was explained to The Youth Affairs Platform witnessed Kumaraguru College Cognizant Technology Solutions employees. Following the of Technology, HappyValleyBusinessSchool, Sri Krishna awareness on Nest Box session, the Chapter in association College of Technology, Avinashilingam Institute for Home with Salim Ali Center for Ornithology and natural History Science and Higher Education for Women being inducted as (SACON) initiated “Save Our Sparrows” project which Young Indians (Yi) Delhi Chapter- CII organized a training workshop “Leading with Distinction” in New Delhi on 14 January 2012 at CII Headquarters, Mantosh Sondhi Yi Delhi Center, 23, Institutional Area, New Delhi. The training workshop which was attended by over 50 senior representatives from Industry, Media firms, and Institutions, Raghu Marwah Prateek Sikha focused to equip existing and potential Chair Executive Member leaders with knowledge required to succeed in an increasingly competitive and uncertain Chapter Launched - 2002 marketplace. Mr. Virat Bhatia, Chairman, CII Founder Chair / Co Chair - Mr Arjun Wallia, Chairman, Walsons Se Delhi State Council & President – IEA, South Mr Raghu Marwah, Partner, R.N. Marwah & Company Asia, AT&T extended a warm welcome to the Present Membership Strength - 88 esteemed faculty members and delegates Number of Members added in the year 2011-12 - 5 gathered for the training workshop. Mr Soumen Basu, Coach & Chair, Corg Advisory, took a session on “Business Leadership”. The session emphasized on leadership Yi Delhi organized a daylong session on Yoga & Aerobics On 5 November 2011, the Yi Delhi chapter initiated a panel and its various attributes, degree of engagement, organizational values and the focus on 4 M’s - Market, Management, Model and a free consultation on nutrition advisory, on ‘Vedic discussion on Anger Issues though a documentary movie. and Money. Mr Vivek Singh, Coach & CEO, Corg Advisory, took a session on “Personal Leadership”. This session covered the Wellness’ for its members at the renowned Elemention The documentary focused on the long-term impact of domain of Emotional Intelligence (EI) and the unique intersection of the human emotions and mind. He also talked about the Gym, On 7 April, World Health Day. The interaction was chronic stress on the brain and body. Issues like Root cause various styles of leadership. Mr Raghu Marwah, Chair Yi-Delhi Chapter and Partner, R N Marwah & Company concluded the coordinated by Dr Shikha Sharma and her team of nutrition of anger, How to deal with Anger; Long-term impact of discussion with a Vote of thanks to the esteemed faculty members and delegates for joining the programme on Saturday experts from Nutri-Health. They provided expert health care chronic stress on the brain and body; Interrelation between afternoon. advise on nutrition, diet plan, high cholesterol & emotional wellbeing and food habits. hypothyroid. Members also availed the benefit of free and exquisite massage at the Elemention Gym. The Vedic On 14 January 2011, Yi Delhi organised a program on wellness session was aimed at guiding the Yi Delhi members Leading with Distinction - Yi-CII Leadership Development. Red Fort about nutrition and various eating habits on the basis of The programme was facilitated by Mr Soumen Basu and ancient Vedic teachings. Mr Vivek Singh from Corg Advisory who are experts in coaching, risk and governance consultations and advisory. On World Environment Day, the Yi (Delhi Chapter) The training workshop which was attended by over 50 members came together and started the process of seed ball senior representatives from Industry, Media firms, and making. Yi Delhi had sought permission to undertake tree Institutions, focused to equip existing and potential leaders plantation on a 2 acre land near the banks of Yamuna where with knowledge required to succeed in an increasingly the seed balls would be dispersed around the monsoon competitive and uncertain marketplace. season. A Panel Discussion on “Opportunities and Challenges: Yi Delhi on the World Environment Day also organised a Impact of Competition Laws on Indian Business” in New significant painting competition for the children of Delhi Delhi on 18 October 2011. The discussion which was members, who not only got an idea of seed ball making but attended by over 40 senior representatives from Industry, also came up with beautiful paintings on the theme of Law firms, Institutions and Media, focused on creating 'Environmental Conservation'. awareness about Competition Law and its critical role in development of the Nation. Also, the impact it will create on On 18 October 2011, Yi (Delhi chapter) organised a session the various spectrums of the Industry. From this time on ‘creating awareness about Competition Law and its forward Mr Sunil Jain, Opinion Editor-The Financial Express critical role’. The discussion which was attended by over 40 moderated the discussion. ‘Involvement of youth, more senior representatives from Industry, Law firms, Institutions awareness and positive implementation of Competition and Media, focused on creating awareness about Laws will benefit the Indian Business’ said Mr Dhanendra Competition Law and its critical role in development of the Kumar, Former Chairman Competition Commission of Nation. The discussion was moderated by Mr Sunil Jain, India while addressing the gathering. He talked about the Opinion Editor-The Financial Express. need to develop jurisprudence, which will also result in improved job opportunities and greater transparency. Mr Virat Bhatia, Chairman CII Delhi State Council & President – IEA, South Asia AT&T spoke about the shortcomings with the jurisprudence.

98 | Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 99 girls to take care of their health, because most of them did not care much He showed a video of him performing aasanas and some of his paintings done by him in short span of time. Mr Sivakumar explained some of the historic Yi Erode women who fought for freedom, spoke about the women who were great in literature and exposed some facts of great women which are not known to many. At the beginning, Mr D Senthilkumar, Founder Chair, Yi (Erode Chapter) VPS Radha Krishnan Mahesh Mani delivered the welcomed address. The same programme Chair Co-Chair Executive Member was captured and telecasted in Star Vijay TV on Tamil New Year on 14 April 2011. Chapter Launched - 2009 Young Indians Erode Chapter celebrated its Annual Day on Founder Chair - Mr D Senthil Kumar, Director, Sakthi Masala 1 March 2011. Session on Literature, Family & Health was Present Membership Strength - 49 organized on that day as the Public Session, with Famous Number of Members added in the year 2011-12 - 11 Actor, Writer & Orator, Mr Sivakumar at Velalar College for Women, Thindal, Erode. Nearly 1300 students & 300 invitees participated in the session. Mr Sivakumar, Founder, Year 2011-12 was an eventful year for Yi Erode Chapter. In Under Youth Affairs Initiative, the Students Net of Yi Kongu Agaram Foundation spoke about the growth of women and Healthcare Initiative, It was amazing to know on the facts and Engineering College organized a “Rally on Voting Awareness” their roles in the society. Mr Sivakumar was very straight figures shared by CII Erode Zone Chairman, Dr KM Abul Campaign on 26 March 2011 at Erode. Mr C Kamaraj IAS, the forward in his thoughts and pointed out the major issues that Hasan while speaking on Future of Youths – Healthcare then District Collector of Erode District flagged off the rally. The young women are facing. He insisted the girls to enter into a Perspective, a Session organized marking the World Health objective of the Rally was to create awareness to the Public on family life when she is at the age between 23-26, so that she day. A Session on CPR was organized for the Fire Brigadiers so Importance of Voting & Necessity of Voting in the forth coming will be able to groom herself. Mr Sivakumar also told the as to make them understand the techniques of CPR. Dr K M State Legislative Elections. Students raised slogans urging the Abul Hasan was the faculty for the Session. people to realize that casting votes during elections is a need, a right as well as matter of pride. They appealed to the people In Learning Sessions, Yi (Erode Chapter) organized excellent not to encourage the cash-for-vote practice. They also made Interactions with High Profiled speakers. Learning session with everyone to realize the importance of the election process, and Actor Sivakumar on Family, Literature & Health on 1 March exercise their right to franchise. Nearly 900 students, members 2011 had a reach of nearly 1800 people. Session with of CII & Yi participated in the rally. Yi Kongu Engineering Bhavani-sagar Dam Mr N Gopalaswami, IAS, Former Chief Election College organized a Business Plan Competition which Commissioner, Interaction with Mr TM Krishna, Carnatic involved a participation of 70 Management Institutions around Vocalist, Session with Mr S Shangaralingam, CMD of Menaka Erode Region. Cards & Session with Dr KP Natarajan, Managing Director, KPN Travels India Ltd were organized. Also Yi Erode Chapter Yi Erode jointly with the Students Net of Yi Kongu organized Family Mission to Milky Mist dairy & Mission to Engineering College organized a “Rally on Voting Toyota Kirloskar Motors & TATA BP Solar, Bangalore. The Awareness” Campaign on 26 March 2011 at Erode. Mission gave the members to understand on the Manufacturing Practices done by the member Companies. Mr C Kamaraj IAS, the District Collector of Erode District flagged off the rally. The objective of the Rally was to create Under Environment, Yi (Erode Chapter) decided to bring some awareness to the public on importance necessity of voting in awareness on Conserving Water. The concept was made as a the forth coming state legislative elections. Poster and the same was also released by the then District Collector Mr C Kamaraj IAS. It created a huge impact among The rally was organized as a part of the Election Commission the Industries & Public. Yi (Erode Chapter) on 20 August 2011, of India’s efforts to raise the level of awareness among people made One Lakh Seed Balls with the Students of CS Academy. on voting and enhance the voters turnout. It was a part of the Yi National Plant a Life Campaign, formerly Students raised slogans urging the people to realize that known as One Million Tree project. The Stake holders of the casting votes during elections is a need, a right as well as Project were Young Indians (Erode Chapter), Government & matter of pride. They appealed to the people not to Local Administration, CS Academy School & Corporates. The encourage the cash-for-vote practice. same seed balls were dispersed at Sathyamangalam Forest area with the help of same students of CS Academy on 28 September 2011.

Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 101 On 27 December 2011. The Yi Goa Chapter arranged to mark and celebrate this auspicious event. The commemorated the centenary year of the prestigious Indian schools students thereafter were explained the significance National Anthem, along with the students of Hamara of the anthem. A total of 45 students from the school School, St. Inez, Panaji Goa. The event was marked by the participated in the event apart from Yi Members and other Yi Goa Goa Police band playing the National Anthem, especially guests. Heritage Week Celebrations

Around 30 heritage enthusiasts from various Jennifer Lewis E Kamat Atrey Sawant Cecil F Pinto parts of Goa, members of Yi Goa Chapter and Chair Co-Chair Executive Member Goa Heritage Action Group participated in the day-long trail to commemorate the Young Chapter Launched - 2009 Indians Heritage Week, the Yi Goa Chapter Founder Chair / Co Chair - Mr Tejendra Lawande in association with the Goa Action Heritage Proprietor & Managing Partner Mountain Builders Group under the Arts, Sports & Culture Dr Jennifer Lewis E Kamat Vertical organised a Heritage Trail to Head of Engg. Service & Director, BDK Consultants Kushawati (Chandor) a Heritage site in south Present Membership Strength - 42 Goa. The trail was structured and conducted by Prof Prajal Sakhardande a noted Number of Members added in the year 2011-12 - 10 historian. The Kushawati Heritage Trail showcased the lesser known or unknown The Yi (Goa Chapter) annual day 2011 was held on 13 April commemorate the World Environment Day. The walk was Goa. A week later Yi (Goa Chapter) organised 2011 at the International Centre (Goa Chapter), Dona Paula, led by Mr Parag Rangnekar, Program Officer, Mineral a boat cruise along the river Mandovi in Mr Tejendra Lawande, Past Chair Yi (Goa Chapter) gave a Foundation of Goa along with around 80 student volunteers association with the Goa Action Heritage presentation of the various activities conducted by the and other nature enthusiasts. A clean-up drive of the entire Group as a part of the Heritage Week celebrations. Chapter during the year 2010-2011. A panel discussion was place was organised and a commemorative signboard was held on the theme (“My Goa @ 2022”) where in various installed to inform visitors of the Do's and Dont's on waste- issues pertaining to the state of Goa across various economic management, environment conservation, safety etc. sectors, social, political were deliberated and the need to have a sustainable vision for the state. The panelists for the Yi (Goa Chapter) in association with Rotaract Club and session was Mr Anupam Kishore, Additional Secretary Rotary Club of Vasco da Gama undertook a greening (Finance) Govt. of Goa and Mr Nigel Cabral, Managing initiative called the “2011 Vasco Lets Go Green Series”. The Partner and Head, Strategy & Business Development, Phase I kicked off with a Monsoon Eco-Festival consisting of Cabral Group of Companies. a one-day program held on 10th July 2011 at the Tilak Maidan, Vasco. An eco-exhibition was organised where On the occasion of World Health Day, Yi Goa under its various eco-friendly, bio-degradable and organic products, Health care initiative organised an Interactive Session titled waste management options like vermin-composting bins "Eat Right to Live Right" with Dr Vandana Kakodkar, were displayed. Also there were talks on Waste a consulting Dietitian and a Post-Graduate in Nutritional & Management by Mr Clinton Vaz on Solid Waste Dietetic course from Nirmala Niketan. Management and Capt. Joe Lobo on Treatment of Waste Water. Yi (Goa Chapter) collaborated with Art Escape, Benaulim, to commemorate the Earth Day on April 22, 2011. Art Escape A parenting workshop titled '’Be an Effective Parent” was was selected as one of the official venues in India by the held for young parents. Ms Arpita Anand, a Counseling Earth Day network to facilitate the Billion Acts of Green Psychologist with over 12 years of practical experience was campaign. 400 tree saplings were distributed, as part of the the resource person for the workshop. The workshop was Yi Ten Million Tree Initiative. Mr Ramesh Desai, Asst. aimed at helping parents understand the nuances of the Conservator of Forests (Margao), was invited to speak about adolescent phase, learning skills to assess the needs of the benefits of the trees that were distributed, followed by an adolescents and using effective strategies to deal with these interactive session on forest preservation efforts in Goa. challenges.

On 5th June 2011, Yi Goa in association with Mineral As a part on the Next Practices initiative Yi (Goa Chapter) Foundation of Goa, Department of Forests, and Vivekanand organized a two day session on ‘Blue Ocean Dialogue’ for Environment Awareness Brigade supported a Nature Walk the school students of Don Bosco High School, Panaji to Savari Waterfalls in Netravali, Sanguem Goa to on 22-23 September 2011.

102 | Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 103 inhabit the National Park, the survival of which is equally dependent on the proper conservation and management of the Park. Yi Guwahati It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with rich wildlife resources and vast wilderness. Kaziranga park is home to 35 species of mammals - 15 of which are included in Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act 1972. The area is also a habitat for 42 species of fishes, and 550 species of birds - of which Guwahati Samrat Deka 25 are globally important and 21 others are listed as near- Chair Co-Chair threatened species.

Chapter Launched - 2009 Founder Chair / Co Chair - Ajay Agarwal, Partner Singhi & Company The main priority for Yi Guwahati Chapter continued to be Education; the chapter Present Membership Strength - 19 believes that education, inside and outside the classroom, will be the solution to most of the problems of the next generation. In 2009, Yi Guwahati chapter in association with Snehalaya started a non-formal school, Deepjyoti, for children in one of the slum areas of Guwahati. There are about 23 children in the School Lessons from the Global Financial Crisis”. Ms. Kudva spoke where they are groomed and prepared for regular school. The children are taught at length on the role of the financial system in today’s personal and civic hygiene apart from moral education and creative arts. Their economy. She emphasized on the role of the financial hygienic practices learnt in school, is slowly being replicated by the others in their system in depicting the country’s economy. The entire slum. In order to enhance the quality of the chapter's intervention and in an effort session was very informative and all the participants gained to raise funds, the chapter decided to print greetings cards based on art created by lot of knowledge and insight about the financial sector of our the children in a competition held in their premises on World Environment Day. country and also how to deal during crisis. The session was The entire activity of getting them to draw was so inspiring and their participation well attended by Yi members, participants from corporate so motivating enough for us to work more with these children in the years to come. companies, professors & students. A field visit to the kitchen of Akshaya Patra Foundation- an NGO feeding mid-day Assam Hills meals to the underprivileged children in the Government schools in partnership with the state as well as the Central The Young Indians, (Guwahati chapter) is led by Mr Debajit Govt. Chaliha and has been organising many quality programs since its inception. The Yi (Guwahati chapter) has made a It started in 2000 in Bangalore with just 1,500 children and significant presence in the North Eastern states of India. In now it feeds over 1 million in 8 states and 18 locations every the past, the Yi (Guwahati Chapter) organised an day. The (Guwahati Chapter) of this NGO started in 2010 Environment Awareness Camp at Jarobari, Guwahati. and at present feeding 40,000 children in 385 schools in As part of the program, apart from a awareness meeting,150 Amingaon and some parts of Guwahati city. trees were planted in 10 school compounds. The responsibility of taking care of these trees will be on the Finally, the Yi (Guwahati chapter) organised one of the best students of school. To sustain this initiative and keep up the National Retreats at the Kaziranga National Park in Assam, enthusiasm, Yi Guwahati would reward the school which this was a truly enlightening retreat for the members and was emerges as the best in maintaining and carrying forward this a good learning experience for them on Rhino conservation initiative. The initiative was well supported by the Yi in the country. members and impacted about 200 villagers including Kaziranga National Park is a national park in the Golaghat school children. and Nagaon districts of Assam, India. Located on the edge of The Guwahati chapter in association with Department of the Eastern Himalaya biodiversity hotspot, the park Economics, Cotton College, organised an Interactive combines high-species diversity and visibility. Kaziranga Session on "Role of the Financial Sector in Indian Economy" has the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the with Ms Roopa Kudva at Cotton College, Guwahati. world and was declared a Tiger Reserve in 2006. It is also Ms Kudva is the Managing Director & CEO of CRISIL Ltd, recognised as an Important Bird Area by Birdlife and Region Head for South Asia, Standard & Poor’s. She is a International for conservation of avifaunal species. prominent Cotton College alumna, and is one of the most Though Kaziranga is famous all over the world as the "Rhino respected names in the world of Indian finance. Ms Kudva Land" or the home of the Great Indian One Horned spoke on “The Importance of the Financial System & Rhinoceros, many other rare and endangered animals also

104 | Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 105 December Yi Hyderabad organised a Dialogue in the Dark. experiences, all of which happen in complete darkness with A very unique, innovative and impactful learning & visually impaired tour guide and dining waiters. development tool where Yi members had 2 different Yi Hyderabad Dialogue in the Dark is a very unique, innovative and impactful learning & development tool where Yi members had 2 different experiences, all of which happen in complete darkness with visually impaired Rohit Kauntia Amish Kadakia Archana Chair Co-Chair Executive Member tour guide and dining waiters.The first experience was an exhibition tour where we didn't get to see anything but only experience real time situations Chapter Launched - 2003 using our other four senses of taste, smell, touch & Founder Chair & Co Chair - Mr Rohit Kauntia, Managing Director, Vidhyut Insulation Pvt Ltd feel. Mr Amish Kadakia, Partner, Runway9 The second experience was called Taste of Darkness! Present Membership Strength - 44 It's Asia's first restaurant in complete darkness where Number of Members added in the year 2011-12 - 11 we ate food like never before.

The whole experience helped all in showcasing the possibility of bringing about the hidden potential in Yi (Hyderabad Chapter) along with Ongole - Yi Student Net same time the doctors gave suggestions and precautions to humans while encouraging utilising the other 4 sense organised the Earth Hour event, asking households and be taken by the students for their career and health. optimally. We understood the importance of Listening, Co-ordination and discipline. It was a very interactive learning businesses to turn off their non-essential lights for one hour experience, definitely very good for corporate. to raise awareness towards the need to take action on On 29 September Yi (Hyderabad Chapter) organised a climate change. Earth Hour 2011 took place on March 26, Science vs Non-Science camp at the SSN Engineering 2011 from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Motive behind College, where Dr C A Prasad, State Vice President, Jana conducting this event was to save the power energy in local Vignana Vedika, Prof Narendra Naik, President Federation areas and to bring awareness among people to save energy. of Indian Rationalistic Association and Mr Gogineni, Director of International Humanist and Ethical Union On 1 April 2011 Yi (Hyderabad chapter) organised its 1st addressed 500 students during this camp and educated Pathfinder to Identify, Explore and Discuss the activities for them about ethics and moral value like behavior in the the year ahead. Yi Hyderabad chapter celebrated World society by respecting others. They also encouraged students Health Day on 7th April at Joyland Orphanage, Hyderabad to believe in practicality rather than being superstitious. On in association with the city based Swarup Eye centre Yi 20 October Dr Pawan Agarwal, CEO, Mumbai conducted an eye camp to mark the 61st World Health Day. Dabbawalas' Education Centre interacted with Students and On this occasion, Yi hyd conducted free eye testing for 130 Yi members at University of Hyderabad and Secunderabad orphanages on the outskirts of Hyderabad. On 8 April 2011. Club. He briefed them about the Dabbawalas' famous supply-chain management. The session was great learning Charminar The concept behind this was to avoid plastic disposable experience for all the participants and they were very carry bags, glasses, cups etc to save earth from plastic motivated by the humility of Dr Agarwal. On October 22, pollution. On 17 April, Yi Hyderabad members visited Yi Hyderabad organised a Life Style Management Training Home for Disabled and distributed ice-creams and biscuits session by Dr V Brama Reddy, Director, Jana Vignana to 350 disabled people. On 22 July Yi Hyderabad organised Vedika, Dr. Mohd. Miya, Secretary, Jana Vignana Vedika a learning session with Mr Raymond Peter is a Senior IAS (achieved Nandi awards twice), Dr C A Prasad, State Officer. He is presently the Principal Secretary to Member Jana Vignana Vedika were chief guest participate, Government, Department of Social Welfare, and and also around 500 students attend the this classes. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Other positions held by him include Commissioner, Transport Dept, Vice Chairman As part of the Arts, Culture & Sports Initiative of Yi, & MD, Tourism Dept. Mr Raymond Peter addressed Yi Yi (Hyderabad Chapter) organised a visit to The Muse Art Members on E-Governance initiatives in transport and social Gallery and an interactive session with Mr Sudheer, Creator welfare departments. and Owner of The Muse Art Gallery on 5 November. The Muse Art Gallery is the biggest private art galleries in On 2 August, a health education camp was conducted by Yi Hyderabad were launched by the Telugu actor Chiranjeevi Net, SSN Engineering College where doctors addressed and the US Consul General of Hyderabad on 22 October students about the present lifestyle and motivated them to 2010. The art gallery is intended to display contemporary art face different issues that occur in their surroundings. At the of various artists in support of a cause or charity. On 25 Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 107 The chapter also organized de clutter drive by organizing Indore Chapter took a unique step in organising the Garage Sale and also made substantial collection and “Philatelic, Numismatic & Heritage Fair 2011” from 12 - 14 donation of old clothes, books, and other daily use items November 2011.The Fair was inaugurated by Dr JJ Irani, through the national level NGO Goonj during Joy of Giving Former Director, Tata Group Companies. As a special Yi Indore Week. Learning Sessions with Mumbai Dabbawallas by Dr achievement, a cover and cancellation was released by Pawan G Aggarwal, CEO, Mumbai Dabbawallahs DoPT on Yi under the theme of ‘Indore Heritage’. More than Association, was amongst the best learning event organized 25,000 people visited the fair in 3 days and 50 stalls were set by the chapter. up by chapter which had generated the business of more than Rs 3 crores. An Indore Philatelist Directory 2011 was Praveen Agarwal Ankit Mittal A heritage tour at Indore was organized during the World also released during the occasion. Chair Co-Chair Heritage Week during which the Yi members along with family visited Residency Kothi: 1857 Rebellion / War of Yi Indore has donated 404 black boards during the year Chapter Launched - 2006 Independence, Azad Nagar Historical Site Chattri Bagh: benefitting 31,820 students. Black board were installed in Cenotapks of Holkars, Lodhipura: Image of Sheshashani rural, semi urban & urban schools both government run & Founder Chair & Co Chair - Mr Sandeep Naolekar, Jt Managing Director ,Darling Pumps Pvt Ltd Vishnu of 11th Century, Kanch Mandir: Sheesh Mahal, privately run in & around Indore in various area like Rau, Mr Anuj Kothari, Director, KnC Intrade Pvt Ltd Rajwada etc. The tour was guided by famous historian & Mhow, Pithampur, Rangwasa, Mill Area, palasia, Present Membership Strength - 64 expert Dr S K Bhatt, Director, Academy of Indian Vishnupuri, Sapna Sangeeta Road, Manikbagh, etc. The Number of Members added in the year 2011-12 - 4 Numismatics & Sigillography. Installations were done in needy & deserving schools based on extensive surveys carried out by Yi members & Various sessions under the “Next Practices” vertical was associations. organized at the chapter for the benefit of members and it Yi is entering into the 5th year at Indore city has done some was a wonderful experience. incredible projects and events which has impacted the life of people from every generation. Indore Chapter started the Krishna Pura Chatry year by generating ideas & thoughts under the Indore pathfinder 2011.

Indore Chapter being the pioneer in environment project has launched the Plant a Life, Be a Root 2011 on World Environment Day. The project was launched by Mr Kailash Vijayavargiya, Minister for Commerce & Industry, Government of Madhya Pradesh.

Taking the lead forward, the chapter organised several seed balls making session at various schools, colleges and CII & Under healthcare, the chapter organised De-worming Yi members organization. With fabulous support from drives benefitting more than 8,000 children and Blood members, Indore Chapter has prepared & scattered more Donation Camps benefitting more than 400 people in the than 550000 seed-balls in & around the city by the end July city. The chapter also throughout the year carried out the Eye 2011. The chapter, under sYightboard project which aimed and Skin Donation awareness campaign which resulted in to provide black board facilities in underprivileged schools increase of such cases in MP as per government records. The in & around the city, had donated 400 blackboard in 160 chapter also carried out e-waste collection drive and set up 8 schools benefiting 32280 students. The project has covered centres for e-waste collection and disposal. The chapter Rau, Mhow, Pithampur and Indore. members also extended financial support for the surgery of Adil Mansoori, 11 year old male child, suffering diabetes.

In an innovative exercise, chapter has tied up with the school education department of Government of MP to make all the 98,000 government school children of age group 6- 14 years in the entire district of Burhanpur, worm free. The chapter arranged the required 1,00,000 de worming tablets for the same. After this successful experiment, the chapter plans to take it forward to other districts of Madhya Pradesh in the coming year.

108 | Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 109 Yi Kolkata has taken up the challenge of converting the bad walls in Kolkata to good walls. In the process Yi Kolkata, tried to bring out the heritage and culture that the city is Yi Kolkata known for and help promote tourism. With the first wall shining bright in park street, the chapter has already the step on 11 December, but there are many more walls to do. Creativity and enthusiasm at the walls rubbed on to the local population who joined the team in the exercise and has led Romit Das Gupta Mallika Himatsingka Srimita to several other fun ideas that the chapter hopes to take up. Chair Co-Chair Executive Member In the long run Yi Kolkata would like to employ the young kala artists in this. Chapter Launched - 2004 Founder Chair - Mr Sanjeev Saraff Present Membership Strength - 49 On 5 August 2011, Yi Kolkata organized 'Plant a Life'. Around Number of Members added in the year 2011-12 - 10 2000 Coconut trees were planted in Raidighi village of the Sunderbans. Coconut trees have been chosen for their economic viability so that surrounding locals can also be benefitted from them. The project directly/indirectly affected the lives of more than 2000 villagers in the implementation area.The Yi Kolkata has been conducting learning sessions with Under the Youth affairs vertical, the chapter added one new plantation had been done on a 3km stretch. The Sunderbans are eminent personalities for the leadership development of the management institute: Brainware Business School as a an unequivocally important part of our country's and the world's members. A session with Mr Santanu Prakash, Founder of student Net. Globsyn Business School celebrated eco system. They are home to the largest single block of tidal Educomp Solutions Limited, Mr Joy Chatterjee, Owner of Friendship Day at Metropolis Mall in association with halophytic mangrove forest in the world. This serves the long Straits - The only Malaysian Restaurant in Kolkata, Metropolis Mall, Hiland Park in Kolkata. They concentrated standing purpose of increasing forest area in our country. As Mr Yash Sandhu, a preferred photographer for the US based on spreading the awareness about the derogatory effects of such, we at PAL are doing a little bit to preserve this World Agency89 and Mr Sagar Daryani, one of the founders of using Plastic Bags. Mrs Farzana Alam, Deputy Mayor of Heritage site. WOW! Momo (First retail chain of momos in Kolkata & Kolkata Municipal Corporation was the Chief Guest for this Bangalore). initiative and while appreciating Yi for its good work, also called upon the members and those present to take this Howrah Bridge The chapter also organised a learning mission to the Factory initiative further and impact more people. She said that her of Keventer Agro Ltd; the manufacturers of Frooti; this office would support such initiatives, which was very factory visit gave an opportunity for the members to encouraging. understand the best practices of an outstanding company like Keventer. For many of the Yi members, a visit into the To connect the youth with areas inclined towards Arts, factory of a fruit juice company was first and therefore their Sports and Culture, Yi Kolkata organized the Sports Mission learning and enthusiasm was immense. to Eden Gardens. To celebrate the Heritage Week, a visit to the heritage house of Sri Gooroodass Banerjer, the first Under the Healthcare initiative, 143 kids were vaccinated Indian Vice-Chancellor of Calcutta University and the first with Typhoid Vaccine at Ramkrishna Vidya Mandir at Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court was organized for Suryapur, 100 sex workers and their children were members. An initiative to get members to understand the vaccinated at New Light, Kalighat to celebrate World importance of going through these buildings and to preserve Hepatitis Day. Yi Kolkata tested 140 kids for Hepatitis B at them in their best, this visit was an opportunity to get these in New Light as well. complete and full. On 5 August 2011, Yi Kolkata organized 'Plant a Life'. Within the sphere of Environment, Yi Kolkata organized Around 2000 Coconut trees were planted in Raidighi village 'Plant a Life' programme during around 2000 Coconut trees of the Sunderbans. This serves the long standing purpose of were planted in Raidighi village of the Sunderbans. To increasing forest area in our country. The plantation had celebrate the World Environment Day, a project to replace been done on a 3km stretch. plastic bags creating awareness had been initiated and its impact was surely felt as those impacted surely gave members a ear to hear and understand the message in its earnest.

110 | Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 111 A poster designing competition for school and college students was held on 15 October, 2011 at the TocH School Auditorium, Vytilla as the first phase of this project. The competition saw participation from nearly 320 students representing over 30 Yi Kochi schools and colleges in and around the city.

The project was inaugurated by Ms Bhadra B, Hon. Deputy Mayor, Corporation of Cochin. She congratulated Yi for taking up such an initiative and spreading awareness about a cause Biju Philipose B Pramod Nair Anuradha Ganesh that each and every citizen in the city of Kochi go through. Chair Co-Chair Executive Member The judges had a tough time evaluating the entries and finally, Ms Tresa M Rajan of Choice Public School, Mr Sharath Sasi of Chapter Launched - 2002 - 03 RLV College. Thripoonithura and Ms Alicia Mathew of Sacred Heart's Public School, Karumalloor, Aluva won the first, second Founder Chair - Mr Umang Patodia, Managing Director, Patspin India Pvt Ltd and third prizes respectively. The first three prize winners were Present Membership Strength - 64 given cash awards of Rs 10,000/-, Rs 5,000/- and Rs 2,500/- Number of Members added in the year 2011-12 - 19 respectively. The prizes were given by Dr Madhavan Nair, former chairman, ISRO at a CII - Yi session at Hotel Le Meridian on 21 October, 2011.

This year saw Yi Kochi members coming together on a Camps over the year. Keeping in mind Yi’s commitment to a greater number of Yi platforms to make their presence felt fitter India and a cleaner and greener environment, Yi everywhere. 2011-12 marked the year of learning for Yi Kochites also undertook a 20km long cycle expedition Fishing nets Kochi chapter, with a learning session almost every month. through the city. With the launch of RevYive- the Yi Kochi learning initiative, a number of new learning formats were experimented, and Kochi KYillers- the team from Yi Kochi chapter also emerged on the whole, it was a great learning year for Yi Kochi. The victorious at the YiPL tournament held at Coimbatore along chapter also saw a 40% increase in membership and with the Yi National Summit. The measure of fun in Yi this membership engagement has been high throughout. year was also at an all time high, with a Karaoke night, x’mas HappenYings- the Yi Kochi monthly newsletter was also party and a number of other get-togethers to celebrate the Yi launched this year and to date 9 issues of the newsletter has spirit. With the right mix of action, seriousness and fun, Yi been published. Kochi is turning out to be THE VOICE OF YOUNG INDIANS and the chapter is all hopes in the coming years to Students nets- the all time strength of Yi Kochi chapter lead a developed India. continued with their good work this year also. Students @ BusYiness- the Yi Kochi initiative to promote the entrepreneurship spirit amongst students was well received by the public, with the program seeing over 10000 footfalls. Students from a number of nets like TIST, Bhavans and Delta also came up with their independent projects. Training programs for children from orphanages, initiatives to keep the city clean etc were some of the projects undertaken by the net students.

CII-Yi joint initiatives were one of the highest this year with the Convention on Women’s leadership, Learn from the legends series and InspYiration summit. Yi Kochi also organized a cross chapter visit to Trivandrum and visited a Horn Not Ok Please - the Yi Kochi initiative against noise number of factories there. pollution was finally on air. As traffic noise enjoys the As part of the chapter’s Healthcare initiatives, Yi Kochi dubious title of being the largest noise maker across the launched the Fit India campaign along with the entire nation world, this campaign encouraged, enthused and entreated in April. The Chapter had also organized a few Dental the general public to reduce the use of their vehicle horns. By reducing noise levels in the city of Kochi, Yi hopes to make Kochi a model that the rest of the country can emulate.

112 | Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 113 "Yi has planned to conduct many other activities like in low light or nighttime conditions. These stickers would be learning programmes, campaigns, and other activities for visible from long distance and would aid in avoiding the year 2012. Ms. Sifti Riat, Yi Chairperson talked to students about the importance of Republic Day and why it is Yi Ludhiana celebrated. At the end, refreshment was also arranged by the Yi Team for the students and staff members of the School.

Young Indians (Yi) has organised the Reflector Sticker Promotion Campaign, the Inaugural Ceremony of which Gaurav Munjal Sifti Riat Dheeraj was organised at Hero EcoTech Limited, Ludhiana on 10th Chair Co-Chair Executive Member

Chapter Launched - 2011 Founder Chair & Co Chair - Mr Gaurav Munjal, Managing Director, Hero EcoTech Ms Sifti Riat, Director (Operations), Akal Spring Ltd. Present Membership Strength - 38 Number of Members added in the year 2011-12 - 13

Yi Ludhiana Chapter was Launched on 10th November'11 with great fervor and enthusiasm. February'2012 to promote Road Safety among factory accidents, particularly during nights ". Ms Sifti Riat (Yi Co workers. Under this campaign, specially designed Reflector Chairperson) talked about the importance of following Stickers were pasted on the mudguard of bicycles and two Traffic Rules and how road safety advocacy campaigns like wheelers of factory workers. Keeping in mind the safety of this can help reduce the accident fatality rate in the city. Yi factory workers who work till late in the night, this campaign has planned to cover 10000 to 15000 people under this has been initiated and it is an easy way to increase your campaign including general public, school and college safety on a bicycle/two wheeler by enhancing your visibility students also.

Doraha Sarai Fort 10 saplings were planted inside the Bal Bhawan followed by a members interaction with the kids on the importance of safe environment, role of trees and plants in making the environment cleaner and greener. Ms Sifti Riat, Co Chair of Mr Manpreet Singh Badal, President, People's Party of Yi (Ludhiana Chapter) shared her views about the objective Punjab joined as Chief Guest for the Launch Ceremony. He of Yi and encouraged students to follow their passion in life lauded Yi and its team of young professional for their and do well for the country. She said, if given them right endeavour towards effectively channelizing the energy of opportunities and support, these kids have lot of creativity, youth towards nation building and hoped that many more unmatched talent and untapped potential to do anything in new ideas and avenues will come up which will help guide life. youth on to the path of nation building and being asset to society. On occassion of Republic Day, Yi Team visited one of the Government School, located near Kitchlu nagar, Ludhiana Present on the occassion were Mr Gaurav Munjal, Founder for the flag hoisting ceremony and National Anthem Chair of Yi (Ludhiana Chapter), Ms Sifti Riat, Founder and followed by quiz competition for the students. Present on present Co Chair of Yi (Ludhiana Chapter) / Ms Kamna Raj the occassion were Mr Gaurav Munjal, Ms Sifti Riat and Aggarwalla, Chairman, CII Punjab State Council / CII Past Chair Mr Mahesh Munjal and Mr Inderjit Nagpal. Mr Kumara Guru, National Chair, Chapter Growth and Finance, Young Indians / Dr Navita Mahajan, National Students had a wonderful time as they had participated in Co-Chair-Next Practices, Young Indians/ Mr. Sameer Jain, quiz competition organised by Yi Team and gifts were also Chairman, Yi Tricity Chapter. given to the winning Team. Excitement among the students was such that they had actively participated in the quiz On occassion of National Youth Day, Yi Members visited competition and have learnt many things which will help one of the orphanage at Bal Bhawan, Ludhiana. More than them lead a better life. Mr Gaurav Munjal, Yi Chairman said Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 115 A keen desire to strengthen the relationship between Indo Dr Rahul Michandani, Chairman - International Relations, African youth forums where an exchange of culture, YI National chaired the session with the presence of aspiration and leadership can be adopted and practiced was Mr Narayan Jaisingh, Chairman - Mumbai Chapter, Young voiced by most of them. We will engage in talks with them Indians. Yi Mumbai and will surely apprise the team with further developments. The Yi Mumbai Chapter celebrated its 8th Yi Mumbai Annual Yi Mumbai Chapter had the opportunity to meet with a day on the Theme: Ideas, Investment and Enterprise. Mr delegation from Macquarie University, ranked the 4th best Narayan Jaisingh, Chair-Yi Mumbai Chapter delivered the Australian University with an objective to enhance ties Welcome remarks and presented an overview for the year Narayan Jaisingh Praveer Nulkar between Indian and Australian academia. Chair Executive Member gone 2011-12 showcasing the key achievements of the The visit was to understand the international strategies to Young Indians, especially the Mumbai Chapter which has growth and development from an Indian context. The been at the forefront of influencing the youth and social Chapter Launched - 2005 delegation comprising of Mr Steven Schwartz, fabric of the city. Founder Chair - Ms Bhairavi Jani, Executive Director, India@75 Vice-Chancellor and Professor Mr David Wright, Vice Mr Tushar Jani, CII Western Region Logistics Sub- Present Membership Strength - 55 President, Mr John Simons, Executive Dean of Arts and Committee & Director Blue Sea Shipping Agency Pvt Ltd, Professor Number of Members added in the year 2011-12 - 7 the Guest of Honor for the Annual Day emphasized on the Theme stating that young India today is enthusiastic and innovative to bring about change which must be harnessed properly to set the society on the path of change. On the occasion of the World Environment Day, Yi along Further, he elaborated on today’s generation is making with Ideal Insurance Brokers Pvt. Ltd planted around 700 timely decisions in educating and career while trying to see A panel discussion moderated by Mr Vikram Oza, Senior seeds at the campus of the Indian Institute of Technology around and explore opportunities an inclination to growth. Editor & Head - Special Initiatives Features UTV (Powai) to show their commitment towards the cause of But, stressing on the point which was vital is to master skills Bloomberg, along with eminent personalities from nature and environment. IIT SJM School of Management like gathering data, collect and analyze as much as quality industry, academia, IPR and entrepreneurship shared their students took the lead for the initiative. The activity information as possible with the time and budget available. wisdom on ideas to encourage and empower young minds commenced with Mr Narayan Jaisingh, Chair, Yi briefing in taking charge in solving local problems of advocacy, the enthusiastic students about the need for planting more Having said this, Mr Kampani complemented the members awareness and action foreseeing the budget 2012 and youth seeds in the campus on an ongoing basis and commencing it and students for the worked being achieved at Yi and said it being featured by Utv Bloomberg . on World Environment Day was a perfect start. Mr Pragnesh is necessary that this forum will help in harnessing young Poddar, Chair - Environment Vertical at Yi Mumbai, talent in India. educated the students about the various seeds and In its constant endeavour to engage with the youth from all procedure of planting them with the necessary fertilizers. facets, Yi (Mumbai Chapter) visited of the Young Prof Patil, the Convener of the 'Green Campus Initiative" Parliamentary delegation from Africa. A strong 26 delegation Committee at IIT Bombay supported the initiative by Member of Parliaments of the Youth wings from Mali, actively participating with the students. He also encouraged Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Mozambique, Swaziland, the students to take up more such causes related to Zambia, Malawi, Ghana, Botswana, Rwanda and Tanzania environment and assured full support for the initiative. visit Mumbai for 3 days during the last week. An interactive session with Ms Leena Nair, Chairperson - CII A detailed presentation on Yi initiatives and activities was Maharashtra State Council & Executive Director (HR), shared with them and it was overwhelming to see their Hindustan Unilver Limited was organized for the members. appreciation for our organization. The delegation witnessed Ms Nair expressed her concern on skill development in the activities being achieved year on year by Yi Mumbai India and urged large industry houses to set up facilities for Chapter and highly appreciated the effort of the group in training and higher education. Mumbai to make a difference. Many voiced their feedback of An exclusive interaction with Mr Ashith Kampani on Money not having an organization like Yi to work at the grass root & Markets was organized by Young Indians during which he level completely driven with private partnership. They shared emphasized on perseverance of young pool of talents with us their views on African Youth being tomorrow’s leaders towards financial markets and entrepreneur roles in the in their respective countries by fostering entrepreneurship, financial sector. He expressed his thoughts on the current providing government funded low interest seed capital for Indian market scenario in comparison to European and US start ups and encouraging youth to take up developmental markets to have a clear and current picture of dynamic project in the ministry. business conditions.

116 | Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 – Founder & Executive Director, Youth for Conservation, Screened the film 'The Truth about Tigers' & A spot quiz was also conducted after each screening, he interacted with the students to save wild animals by saving our environment & Yi Madurai energy because your are going to rule the world in the future. This awareness campaign was conducted in 5 Schools (CEOA Matriculation Hr Sec School, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Mahatma Montessori Matric. Hr. Sec. School, SEV Matric. Hr. Sec. School & Vikaasa School) in Madurai. K Nagaraj M Raghu Ram D Naganathan Ms Premalatha, Senior Principal, Mahatma Schools Chair Co-Chair Executive Member delivered the vote of thanks. Around 2500 students got Nadu received an overwhelming response. Around 15,000 benefited from this awareness campaign from Six schools in Chapter Launched - 2010 students in 40 schools have been addressed and DVDs of Madurai. Founder Chair & Co Chair - Mr K Nagaraj, Joint Managing Director, Aparajitha Corporate Services (P) Ltd the film have been distributed to the students. Mr M Raghu Ram, Director - Operations, ARC Group of Companies. With this background, Young Indians in association with Present Membership Strength - 42 Youth for Conservation and Wildlife Conservation Society - Thirumalai Nayak Palace Number of Members added in the year 2011-12 - 4 India Programme conducted an awareness campaign on Tiger Conservation for School Students at Madurai from 5-9 December 2011. Speaking on this, Ms Sridevi Suresh, Chairman, Environmental, Yi Madurai Chapter & Managing Partner, ARAS Appliances (P) Ltd, welcomed the audience & At the chapter level Madurai started up with incredible ideas in Under HealthCare, the chapter organized various awareness introduced the speaker. Mr K Ramnath Chandrasekhar, Co the second year. Youth Affairs and Learning Sessions have campaigns like World Trauma Day Awareness Rally that been the focus areas of the chapter for 2011. impacted around 500 school & college students and Major health checkup camp that covered 400 people in a village. Under the learning platform, the Yi (Madurai chapter) The arts, sports and culture vertical saw an activity in organized various sessions for members. The names of association with INTACH for celebrating the World Heritage eminent people who addressed the members in Madurai week by organizing a heritage walk to Arittapatti involving Yi included Dr Pawan G Agrawal, Chief Executive Officer of Students & members of INTACH. The objective of the walk the Mumbai Dabbawalas Association who shared with was to motivate citizens of Madurai and other tourists to walk members the inspiring story of how they became the only six and experience a collective ownership of the city by its sigma certified organization India. His presentation was citizens and to showcase it to the tourism world. Under the filled with loads of information and humor apart from Youth affairs vertical, Yi Madurai launched 3 Nets, one each at highlighting some of the key achievements of the Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Thiagarajar College of Arts Dabbawallahs and their strengths. A session on “Leading & Vickram College of Engineering with total of 400 students. Change” with Mr Bhaskar Bhat, Managing Director, Titan Industries Ltd, CEO was organized during which the speaker An Ideation Conclave at Vickram College of Engineering spoke about the need for getting the corporate and people to was organized with objective to make students think out of lead change that will benefit themselves, their organizations the box and explore innovative thoughts ideas. The session and the country at large. Mr Shekar Dattatri, Wildlife for students was an eye opener and give them insights into Conservationist were the other prominent speakers who the power of Ideation & Innovation. The session was addressed the members during the year. addressed by Mr Gowri Shankar, Manager - Corporate Partnership, The Akshaya Patra Foundation, Bangalore. To To mark the World Environment Day, the Madurai Chapter mark the World Youth Day, Yi organized an interactive of Yi organized a huge campaign by distributing tree session on “Chanakya’s Leadership Ideas for Indian Youth” saplings, distribution of environmental awareness boards, at Thiagarajar College of Engineering, session was distribution of pamphlets and stickers, free emission addressed by Dr Radhakrishnan Pillai, Author - Corporate checkup for two wheelers, distribution of jute bags and SMS Chanakya & Director - Chanakya Institute of Public campaign about environment day. The campaign impacted Leadership (CIPL), Mumbai. around 24000 peoples. In association with Aparajitha Corporate Services Private Ltd, the chapter organized The programme revolved around the Film 'The Truth About EDIFY; an interactive session on HR – Context & Tigers', an educational film by renowned wildlife and Opportunities for college students in and around Madurai conservation filmmaker, Shekar Dattatri., and DVD's of the district in which around 120 students from 25 institutions film also distributed to the students. Similar outreach were impacted. marathons conducted earlier in many districts across Tamil Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 119 Hornbill Retreat The Nagaland Chapter of Young Indians (Yi) was pleased to welcome a group of 9 delegates from different parts of the Yi Nagaland country to the Annual State Cultural Festival of the state – the Hornbill Festival from 30th November to 5th December 2011. The delegates were welcomed at the Dimapur Airport on the 30th November 2011 and their exploration of Nagaland began as they proceeded to Kohima, the capital Rozelle Bilo Mero Bendangsangba Imchen Eureka Chishi city of Nagaland for their night stay. Chair Co-Chair Executive Member On the first day they travelled to Kisama to attend the inaugural function of the Hornbill Festival at the traditional Chapter Launched - 2007 Naga Heritage Village. The inaugural function was attended Founder Chair - Ms Hekani Jakhalu, Director - Youth Net by His Excellency Mr Nikhil Kumar - the Governor of Christiane Rysto supported by nice music and environment Present Membership Strength - 23 Nagaland, Honourable Mr Neiphiu Rio – the Chief Minister at the venue. of Nagaland and host of other ministers and dignitaries of the Number of Members added in the year 2011-12 - 2 state The delegates then visited the World War -II Museum On the third day, The delegates travelled to visit the Model and got a glimpse of the weapons and articles used by the Village at Khonoma. British as well as the Japanese armies during the war. The fourth day they visited the State Museum in Kohima The activities of the Yi Nagaland Chapter started with the through plays, songs and music. The chapter also celebrated The next day began with the visit to the War Cemetery at which offered in-depth knowledge about the different tribes Annual Day on 2nd April 2011 at at Niathu Resort in Dimapur, the children’s day by visiting “Touch of Hope”, an Kohima in the morning and they were offered information of the state, their history, life-style, attire, customs etc. With under the theme “Bridging the Future”. Mr Shankar orphanage at Shukhovi Village and contributed some of the on the importance of Kohima in the history of World War-II. this, their tour in the Capital of Nagaland was winded up and Vanavarayar, the National Chairman of Yi addressed the basic needs. the delegates thereafter and visited the Diezephe Crafts audience and made a presentation on Yi as an organization. The daylong activities were summed up with a grand An interactive session with the French Consul General of Village famous for its collection of artistic and attractive The other speakers in the programme included Mr Kezholezo traditional dinner with the French Consular General of Kolkata, Mr Jean Louis Rysto was organized on 29th handicrafts, on the way towards Dimapur. Nienu, Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Government Kolkota, Honorable. Jean Louis Rysto and his Lady Wife of Nagaland, Mr Himato Zhimomi, Commissioner Secretary - November 2011 for the benefit of members. He spoke on Tourism, Art and Culture, Government of Nagaland the North-East India look policy. He stressed on the need for Dr Aotoshi, Chairman of CII Nagaland and Managing Director collaboration in Agriculture, Education and hydro-power. Nagaland Monuments of Windows Media. He also expressed his surprise by the economic Development of the North-East region and how much we As part of the World Health Day observance, the chapter can achieve by keeping this background in mind. organized for a brief talk on Antimicrobial resistance and the need to create awareness based on the slogan of 'World The National Youth Day observed on 12th January 2012 Health Day 2011'. It created awareness on good health by with inspirational speeches by eminent speakers that educating them on how one must put first priority to health included Mr Vilar Solo, Dr Kezha, & Mr Colo Mero, by talking conscious initiative to healthy living, clean Director, Lifesport. environment and importantly taking time out for exercise. The Nagaland Chapter of Young Indians (Yi) was pleased to The world environment day observance saw the chapter welcome a group of 9 delegates from different parts of the organize an open photography competition with the country to the Annual State Cultural Festival of the state – the baseline of the the importance of preserving their Hornbill Festival from 30th November to 5th December environment. The chapter’s pathfinder was organized with 2011. The delegates were welcomed at the Dimapur the office bearers of the Nagaland Chapter to deliberate on Airport on the 30th November 2011 and their exploration of the plans for the year and the ways and means to reach end Nagaland began as they proceeded to Kohima, the capital objectives. Brief discussions on the students and farmers net city of Nagaland for their night stay. The salient features of and the ways to engage them were also discussed in length. the retreat included Kisama to attend the inaugural function Under the presence of Dr Akaba Longkumer and Dr Vilar of the Hornbill Festival at the traditional Naga Heritage Solo, the world first aid day was observed to impart Village; visit to the World War - II Museum; visit to the crafts knowledge on the subject. exhibition; visit to the War Cemetery at Kohima; a Naga Wedding Ceremony; watching 2 football matches Yi Nagaland Chapter supported CCPRA (Clark Centre for organized by a social activist and Sports Lover - Peace Research and Action) as a promotional partner in Mr Colo Mero; visit to a model Village at Khonoma, the designing posters and flexes for an event titled ‘Promoting Diezephe Crafts Village; interaction with the Nagaland Just Peace through Art’ - bringing the message of Peace Bamboo Development Authority (NBDA) Centre.

Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 121 The health vertical came back with the bang to make sure it Yi Pune Chapter under its Employability Vertical was the healthiest month at Yi. The ‘Joy of Giving week’ was successfully continued the roll out of the Yi ITI Finishing marked by two blood donation drives in our student nets . School. This programme, a 30 Hour Module designed by us The chapter donated five hundred and fifty vaccinations in along with industry, is executed in Government ITI’s by Yi Pune an orphanage called BSSk and five hundred more were industry experts and which Yi helps execute and monitor. donated to BSSk affiliation across Maharashtra. These It is a unique example of Public Private Partnership. The vaccinations were sponsored by the Serum Institute of India programme which was launched in Dec 2010, has been . Dental checkups and the de- worming initiatives were replicated till date at 4 Pune District Government ITI’s conducted in the police hospital covering over fifteen benefitting over 2000 ITI technicians by imparting Padmini Sundaram Chandresh Sampath Ritu Nathani hundred children .of police officers and constable. Grooming, Work Culture, Role Play modules all delivered Chair Co-Chair Co-Chair by industry veterans voluntarily in a Time bound manner. The education vertical, not one to stay away from the The certification is jointly with ITI and the programme has limelight came back by donating 100 black boards to the received accolades and various ITI’s across the state have various Municipal schools across the city. In the month of now come ahead requesting us to start it in their campuses. November under the Health Vertical along with the Rotary Club and Cybage organized an awareness Programme on Yi Pune Chapter in Association with Cybage& Teach for Skin Doantion on 17th November 2011. An opportunity to India had successfully handed over 100 Green Boards at interact with Dr Sunil Keswani, Specialist in Cosmetic and Pune 's Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) schools. Burn Surgery was invited from Mumbai. In January, the While Teach for India helped to identify the PMC schools chapter initiated the a finishing school project with ITI girls where Green boards, CybagePvt Ltd a leading Software Shikha Arora providing them with the trainers from the Industry to make company stepped in to supplement with the much needed Executive Member them employable and also had a valedictory to requisite funds. The initiative was highly appreciated by the acknowledge the efforts put in by the various Individuals . school teachers and the parents. Chapter Launched - 2004 Founder Chair - Mr Rajannavani Director,Jetline Group of Companies Bedse Caves Present Membership Strength - 57 Number of Members added in the year 2011-12 - 12

Yi Pune Chapter in 2010-11 has been an exciting blend of and teaching aids to a school called ‘JeevanVidya School’. programmes and activity rollouts, all of them filled with The health vertical organized for a de-worming drive in that member interaction which was both fun and encouraged school as well. member participation and bonding. April saw a session on Pranayam on “World Health day “. May started with the The employability vertical completed a finishing school at Environment with seed ball initiatives followed by the Indian Technical Institute where eighty students were orientation for Net where we added another three NET to trained in soft skills making them ready for the industry. The our family in June. students were given about forty hours of training. The heritage week was observed by visiting the Agha Khan An industrial visit to the Winfield factory was organized in Palace, the place where Mahatma Gandhi was kept prisoner July. A session with the Commissioner of Police, for many years during the freedom struggle. The month of Ms MeeranBorwanker was held and attracted a huge September was a very interesting month as the Pune Yi audience for the same from CII, Yi and enthusiastic citizens chapter hosted the ‘ Blue Ocean Dialogue at Abhinav of the society. Being the first woman police commissioner, English Medium and St Francis School. A session ‘Packet of everyone got a unique perspective and insight into the Seed ‘workshop with the members was also done; this person behind uniform The event led to several initiatives unleashed a streak of creativity in the members who came with the Yi verticals as an association between Young Indian up wacky and innovative ideas. and the Police. The learning and environment also conducted a session In the month of August, the Education Vertical tied up with a with Mr Shekhar Dattatri, nationally acclaimed wildlife NGO called Gram Mangal to start its first ever support documentary film maker and Environmentalist. His film school, ‘The VikasGhar Project ‘aimed to bridge the gap ‘Truth about Tigers ‘ was screened for Yi members was an between Education and Employability and to increase the eye opener on dewing tiger population. He was taken him to level of learning in children. The Education Vertical also city pride International School where he closely interacted organized a ‘Collection drive’ and distributed toys, books with school children and gave them a peak in to the mystical world of Nature. Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 123 This camp was launched in the presence of CII Chairman Mr Umesh Agrawal and CII Vice Chairman Mr Ramesh Yi Raipur Agrawal. Also other CII and Young Indians members, top management, senior officials and staffs of Real Ispat & Power Ltd were present on the occasion. YI Raipur Chapter has started this new initiative from this year to organize health camps at various industry premises. Dinesh Agrawal Pankaj Sarda Kunal Priyadarshi Chair Co-Chair Executive Member Last year YI Raipur successfully organized 12 blood donation camps in various industries and more than 1000 Chapter Launched - 2009 units of blood was donated to Model Blood bank, Raipur. Founder Chair & Co Chair - Mr Dinesh Agrawal, Managing Director, R R Ispat Limited This new initiative of YI Raipur will enable health awareness Mr Pankaj Sarda, Director, Sarda Energy & Minerals Limited among staff and workers of Industries. Present Membership Strength - 28 members, top management, senior officials and staffs of Real Ispat & Power Ltd were present on the occasion. Yi Raipur Number of Members added in the year 2011-12 - 15 Chapter has started this new initiative from this year to organize health camps at various industry premises. Last year Yi Raipur successfully organized 12 blood donation camps in various industries and more than 1000 units of Cancer Center, Raipur). blood was donated to Model Blood bank, Raipur. This new On 28 September, Yi Raipur organised a 1-day ‘Workshop initiative of Yi Raipur will enable health awareness among on Macro Economics Scenario’ at Disha Institute of staff and workers of Industries. Management and Technology, Raipur. The sessions were addressed by an eminent speaker from Mumbai Mr. Nijai On Friday the 30th December 2011, Raipur organized a Gupta, (B.COM, CAIIB, AICWA, DLII Trainer & Health Check-up and Blood Donation Camp at the premises Management Consultant in Banking, Forex, Trade Finance of Real Ispat & Power Ltd for the employees and staff. and Wealth Management for corporates, HNI’S & Management Colleges. The other guests presented were Mr.

Dinesh Agrawal Yi Chapter Chair, Mr Pankaj Sarda Yi Siva Temple, Chhattisgarh Chapter Co-chair and other Yi Raipur Members. Various topics were covered during the discussion related to macro economics viz. Forex, FEMA, FERA, ADR/GDR, Investments & liquidity in India and various global Yi Raipur Chapter in association with Aims Management economic issues. The students were excited to have such an Consultant organised “Run for Life” Aids run on Aids interactive session on this topic which not only given them awareness on 1st December 2010 the occasion of World basics of the subject but also the practicalities of the macro Aids Day. Large number of CII members and Yi members economics. Nearly 200 students got benefited from this along with more than 800 college & school students workshop. During the successful launch of the Net approx participated in the run. 100 students were present to whom Mr Dinesh Agrawal & Mr Pankaj Sarda delivered motivational speech which was At the chapter level Yi Raipur in association with Ambedkar inclined towards the opportunities provided by Yi Net Hospital Model Blood Bank organised the 11th Blood platform. In the first day of the launch only, more than 70 Donation Camp at the premises of R R Ispat Ltd on Friday, student members have registered themselves to be the part 11th February, 2011. In the first phase blood donation of Yi. camps were organised in R R Ispat Ltd, Godawari Power & Ispat Ltd, Sarda Energy & Minerals Ltd, Shree Nakoda Ispat The Chapter organized a Health Check-up and Blood Ltd, Real Ispat & Power Ltd, Hira Steels Limited, G.P Ispat Donation Camp at the premises of Real Ispat & Power Ltd for Pvt Ltd ,Shri Bajrang Power & Ispat Ltd ,Vandana Global Ltd the employees and staffs on Friday the 30th December & the city office of Hira Group. On 10 June 2011, the 2011. The Check-ups was conducted by the team of experts Yi Raipur chapter organised a Cancer Awareness and Check- from Red Cross Team from Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar up Camp for industrial worker and staff at the RR Ispat Hospital. This camp was launched in the presence of CII Limited. The Check-ups was conducted by well-known Chairman Shri Umesh Agrawal and CII Vice Chairman Oncologist Dr Ashish Kumar, MD (Comprehensive Blood & Mr Ramesh Agrawal. Also other CII and Young Indians Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 125 Taking the initiative of providing exposure to the youth of Kashmir forward, CII-Yi undertook MBA students from Islamia college of science and commerce for an industrial tour to Delhi NCR based industries. The tour included Yi Srinagar renowned manufacturing companies like Honda Siel Power and Maruti udyog pvt. Ltd. The encouraging feedback from both educational institutions of the valley and Delhi NCR based companies has made it imperative for Yi Srinagar chapter to coordinate more of such exercises. In the same Aqil Nedou Shazia Salim Wani Chair Co-Chair Executive Member context Yi Srinagar chapter is planning to take MBA students from the valley to Pune based Automotive companies in the month of June. Chapter Launched - 2009 Founder Chair & Co Chair - Mr Aqil Nedou, Director Nedou’s Hotel, Gulmarg

Present Membership Strength - 14 Dal Lake Number of Members added in the year 2011-12 - 14

Yi Srinagar Chapter is entering into the 3rd year at Srinagar city and has done some commendable projects and events which has impacted the life of people from every generation. Srinagar Chapter started the year by generating ideas & thoughts under the New nominated co-chair Ms Shazia Bakshi in 2011.

Under healthcare, the chapter organised De-worming drives benefitting more than 1,000 children in underprivileged schools in Jammu and Srinagar.The chapter also carried out Painting and Declamation Contest.

In an innovative exercise, chapter has tied up with various Special School and NGO’s in Srinagar and organized The Chapter being the pioneer in Tourism and needs special various activities with Special Children. Yi Srinagar has initiative on environment So “My Green Kashmir” project organized a Special Picnic for these children on World has launched in 2011 on World Environment Day. The Disability Day. project was the idea of Ms Shazia Bakshi and she participated in most of the activities held under “My Green A heritage tour and Special Session at Srinagar was Kashmir”. organized during the World Heritage Week during which the Yi members along with a Resource person from INTACH Taking the lead forward, the chapter organised several CEO interacted with School Children and shed light on Heritage session at various schools, colleges and Universities. With Conservation. fabulous support from members, Srinagar Chapter has impacted hundreds of Student through these Sessions and Srinagar Chapter took a special step and joined Yi in has built a strong relation with Colleges and Universities International Missions like G20 YES 2011, first time 3 young with special focus on Skills and youth Entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurs from Srinagar joined Yi for the mega event and the trend will follow in Next Missions as well.

126 | Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 127 Yi Trivandrum chapter along with CII played host to the In connection with the general election for the state Singapore Trade board on 20 December. The Singapore assembly, Young Indians Trivandrum chapter conducted an side was represented by Ms Michelle Tan of EDB Singapore awareness campaign to motivate youngsters to go out and & Ms Indra Suppiah of IE Singapore. Yi was represented by vote. The campaign was conducted in support with Yi Trivandrum Mr Alex Augustine and Mr Kishore George. There was a Technopark authorities and was mainly focused inside the detailed discussion on how both countries could work campus of Technopark. Yi took up this campaign inside together in trade as well as education sectors. The CII Zonal Technopark as there was a general misconception among Chairman Mr Padma kumar made a presentation on the people that IT Professionals are moving away from the potential in Trivandrum. electoral process and the campaign was to motivate them to Alex Augustine George Kishore go out and vote. The campaign was well supported by the Chair Co-Chair Technopark management and was widely covered in the press also. Chapter Launched - 2009 The chapter held its flagship event ‘Don't sprint the Founder Chair & Co Chair - Mr. Vijay Kumar / Mr. Alex Augustine, MD, Teknokraaft Info Systems marathon’ a session on parenting on 27 August. The session Present Membership Strength - 28 was conducted by noted author Mr V Raghunathan who has Number of Members added in the year 2011-12 - 5 written books like Games Indians Play and Don't Sprint the marathon. The session was attended by more than 80 couples and was followed by a Q&A session which had active participation.

On the occasion of the World Health Day on 7th April, Yi that would be of help to the members. He promised to visit Trivandrum members did their bit by voluntarily donating Yi chapter again and speak to the members. their blood. The campaign was taken up in collaboration Eminent Socio-Economic Analyst, Political strategist, with KIMS Hospital Trivandrum and was a small step Progressive thinker and Development expert Mr C P John Sri Badmanaba Swamy Temple forward for the chapter in doing its part for the community. delivered a learning session on "New Trends in Indian Polity" on July 21st at Hotel Residency Towers. The session Young Indians (Trivandrum Chapter) organised its "Learn was very well received by the members as Mr John had from Leaders" session with Mr Balagopal, Managing taken efforts to come out with statistics and information Director of Terumo Penpol on 20th May 2011. regarding the subject that he presented using a slide show. Mr Balagopal led the members through his experience in He also suggested some good books to the members for setting up Penpol and making it one of the leading reading on the subject. The session ended with dinner and a manufacturers in the Health care segment. His presentation total of 17 members attended the event. was marked with practical lessons he had learned from his experience and the mistakes he made etc. Mr Roy Mathew, On 30 July, chapter members from Yi Kochi organized an the Learning head of Yi Trivandrum chapter handed over a industrial visit to KINFRA Industrial park and visited Goodwill memento on behalf of the chapter to him. Mr Balagopal Polymers, Vasudeva Vilasam Ayurveda and Textport invited the members to visit the Penpol factory in the coming Industries. The day was filled with fun for the members who days. learned about the industries and their process and products. The day ended with a dinner at Kovalam. On November 14, On 5th June 2011, the chapter celebrated the World Yi Trivandrum chapter had a very memorable Children's Day Environment Day by taking out a cycle rally. The theme of with the students of the Government High School Kachani. the event was " Cycle for Better Life Cycle". The event which The students come from the below average families and the was flagged off by Mr Padmakumar, Chairman, CII school is very much in need to support in terms of funds as Trivandrum Zone was attended by members of Yi and family well as infrastructure. Some members of Yi went to the school cycled from Kawdiar to Museum Jn and back. As part of the and spend time with the pre-primary and 1st standard "Learn from the Leader" series, the chapter organized a students. Sweets and Toys were distributed to the students. breakfast meeting with Mr P Jagannath, Former CEO of New toys worth Rs. 10,000 was handed over to the students Wal-Mart’s India Operations. 15 members attended the and along with that some used toys collected from families of session. The session was very lively with members asking chapter members. The school management was very thankful questions pertaining to retail opportunities in India, how to to the Yi chapter and has invited us to discuss about how to build for strategy and execution in business, issues to keep in open a Yi Nets chapter in that school. All in all a very happy mind while scaling up your business etc. Mr Jagannath day and it was really a great sight to see the sparkle in the eyes expressed his happiness in meeting with the youth of of the kids. Trivandrum and suggested many books and articles to read

Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 129 Yi Vadodara

Anish Patel Kartik Shah Khushbu Suthar Chair Co-Chair Executive Member

Chapter Launched - 2010 Yi Vadodara chapter in association with Rotary Club of Yi Vadodara chapter launched “Yi Vachnalaya” at Bal Founder Chair & Co Chair - Mr Hiren Gandhi, Director, Express Hotels Baroda Cosmopolitan (RCBC) organized 2nd Edition of 'The Gokulam – Juvenile Home on 23 November 2011. Mr Anish Patel, Director, Aims Industries Ltd. Great Vadodara Treasure Hunt' - Quest to the Urban Raiders Vachnalaya is an initiative of Young Indians to bridge the Present Membership Strength - 9 on 18 September 2011. Gap between the privileged and less privileged. The “Yi Number of Members added in the year 2011-12 - 40 Vachnalaya” consist of books, educational material, The 2nd edition of Treasure Hunt was an exhilarating educational toys, educational CD’s Colors, Crayons, journey to the hidden treasures of Vadodara. The hunt was coloring books etc. for children of Bal Gokulam. The Yi- designed to identify the values of the heritage hidden in the Vachnalaya has been designed keeping in mind a children’s city. There were participants from various categories like perspective with nicely decorated walls and a comfortable Senior Citizens, Women and Family. A total of 81 cars with ambience for them to study and learn new things. This will At the chapter level Vadodara had a very exciting second The sessions impacted close to 550 children from lower nearly 400 enthusiastic participants embarked on an help them in their educational and personal development. year. Education and Employability, Youth Affairs and socio economic background. Under the Health Care front Yi exhilarating journey across the city. Participants were given 73 underprivileged children are regularly using Vachnalaya. Learning have been the focus areas of the chapter for the chapter organized two important sessions. On First Aid Day 20 clues in the form of Riddles and Puzzles wherein The books and materials are donated by supporters of Yi. year. Apart from this Healthcare, Environment, Arts, Culture chapter organized First Aid Awareness session at Innovative participants decoded the clues and unraveled the path to the The Yi-Vachnalaya was inaugurated by Mr. Vinod Rao, and Sports verticals actively contributed towards activities Tyres and Tubes, Halol. Under Arts, Culture and Sports hidden treasure. It was a recreational journey for the Collector Vadodara and Mrs. Tejal Amin, Chairperson for the year. The year started with the Pathfinder, which vertical chapter celebrated Heritage week with two different participants to understand the values of heritage hidden in Navrachana Education Society. really helped in better planning and execution of all the activities. First there was an interactive session with the city of Vadodara. Event contributed towards fund projects for all verticals. Mr Karan Grover and then there was a visit to Champaner - generation for various developmental projects of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Under Youth affairs vertical chapter. The event impacted close to 600 citizens. Laxmi Vilas Palace Under Learning Vertical chapter organized different NISV continued as student net for second year and chapter sessions for members like a session for Yi members on added one new management institute as a student Net. Attracting and Retaining Talent for Small Businesses. Chapter also had a session on “Celebrating our existence” Under Next Practices horizontal chapter organized Blue by Mr Gnanvatsal Swami. The most interesting learning Ocean Dialogue workshop with Student Net team of NISV. session for members was Session with Dr Pawan Agarwal Yi Vadodara organized an ideation workshop with Airtel. from Mumbai Dabbawalas Association. On the sidelines of Chapter also organized its first retreat to Sasan Gir. The World Environment Day a website www.enYironment.com retreat created bonding opportunity to members as well as was launched. During Heritage week celebration members fun time together. This year chapter started a very unique scattered around 5000 seed balls and also conducted anti initiative under employability vertical. Chapter has started a plastic drive at the world heritage site - Champaner. The series of lecture on Entrepreneurship along with CII’s zonal program impacted close to 5000 visitors. On Education panel on techno entrepreneurship. The series was regularly front Vadodara chapter has initiated a very unique “Yi attended by 45 aspiring budding entrepreneurs from the Vachnalaya “at Bal Gokulam (Juvenile home). Chapter also city. has conducted career counseling sessions at Jaspur School and Pratap School. Mr Anish Patel was also a member of the G20 delegation from India to the Young Entrepreneur summit held at Nice, France along with the members from the other chapters.

130 | Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 131 Vizag, Convenor, CII District Development Panel & COO of Visakha Container Terminal. The programme strongly emphasized the need for preserving the heritage sites of Vizag which have 80 in numbers. Yi Vizag Ms Poonam Shah Srinath, Chairperson, YI Vizag Chapter welcomed the guests and Ms P Padmaja in her concluding remarks thanked all the speakers, sponsors and guests for their participation to make the event success.

Poonam Shah Srinath Chitturi Vasu Prakash The chapter also organized a programme on Leadership Chair, Vizag Co-Chair, Vizag Imperatives for Emerging India on 22nd December 2011. Rear Admiral N K Mishra (Retd), Chairman & Managing Chapter Launched - 2009 organized a programme “Visakha Wonders”, on 27th Director, Hindustran Shipyard Ltd delivered the keynote address. Mr Sanjit Singh Lamba, Managing Director of Eisai Founder Chair & Co Chair - Mr P Srinivas Mahesh, CEO, Weblogix e Solutions August 2011 at the Park Hotel, showcasing traditional rustic Pharma made a special address and Prof Siva Rama Krishna, Mr Shyam Kumar Kolluru, VP- Business Development, Symbiosys dances, an insight into the landmarks that comprise our Dean & Principal, GITAM Institute of Management Technologies. heritage and the launch of a specially designed flyer depicting the city, its cultural heritage and an INTACH site delivered the theme address. Mr Ravi Eswarapu, Head- Present Membership Strength - 12 list for 80 heritage venues / locations. The programme was Quality, Mahindra Satyam; Mr G S Shiv Kumar, CEO of Number of Members added in the year 2011-12 - 2 addressed by Mr Lav Agarwal, Collector & District Maple Software, Mr B Murali, Director, Sankha Magistrate, Visakhapatnam; Mr Kona Shashidhar, Vice Technology, Mr R V S Raju, Chairman, CII Vizag welcomed Chairman, VUDA; Mrs Rani Sharma, Convenor, INTACH; the delegates and Mr T K Chand, Vice Chairman, CII were Capt Sriram Ravi Chander, Immediate Past Chairman, CII the other speakers.

Yi (Vizag Chapter) marked its first annual session by Vizag Coastline appointing the new office bearers for the year 2011 – 12. Ms Poonam Shah Srinath, Correspondent, Teeny Boopers Play School and Kindergarten as the Chairperson and Mr Vasu Prakash, Secretary and Correspondent, Sri Prakash Vidya Niketan School was nominated as the Co-Chairman of the chapter for the year 2011-12.

On the occasion of World Environment Day, the chapter along with WWF undertook a survey of Green Cover and non Green Cover areas in Visakhapatnam, which was very useful from may angles of understanding the need to work on strategies to preserve both of these areas. The chapter also launched two Student nets this year, one at MVGR College and the other at Dadi Institute of Engineering & Technology. On 2 December 2011, the Chapter of Vizag organized a The MVGR college was established in 1997 by Maharaj Alak session with Art of Living Foundation to sensitise members Narayan Society for Arts and Sciences (MANSAS) and offers on stress management; work-life balance, etc. A KG to PG level education in Arts, Sciences, Engineering and programme on “Leadership Imperatives for Emerging India’ Management across 13 Institutes. Maharaj Vijayaram by Dr Pawan G Agarwal, Spokesperson of Mumbai Gajapathi Raj College of Engineering is one of the 13 Dabbawalas was organized on the 22 December 2011 and institutes. Dadi Institute. this ended up as being one of the star sessions of the year. Under Arts, Sports and Culture, Yi Vizag celebrated the Dr Pawan spoke at length on the journey of the “Heritage Week” by organizing a programme “Visakha dabbawallahs from their inception till being considered as Wonders”, on 27 August 2011. It showcased traditional the only Six Sigma organization in India. From delivering rustic dances, an insight into the landmarks that comprise close to a lakh tiffin boxes eadh day on the high quality our heritage and the launch of a specially designed flyer possible, this session was an eye opener to learn the best depicting the city, its cultural heritage and an INTACH site practices of an organization like this. The programme was list for 80 heritage venues / locations in Vizag.The attended by over 100 participants. programme was addressed by Mr Lav Agarwal, Collector & As a part of the “Heritage Week”, the Young Indians, the District Magistrate, Visakhapatnam. Youth wing of the Confederation of Indian Industry

132 | Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 | 133 Education Arts / Sports / Culture Student Nets Yi National Team

Nirav Modi Darshan Mutha Priya Kamineni Aditya Dash Namrata Khona Samra Shankar Vanavarayar Anupama Arya National Chair - Education, National Co Chair - Education National Chair – National Co Chair – National Chair - Youth Affairs, National Chairman National Vice Chairperson Young Indians & Young Indians & Arts/Sports/Culture Arts/Sports/Culture, Young Indians & Young Indians & Young Indians Director, Managing Director, Young Indians & Director – EQUIP Executive Director, Director E Logic Solutions India Pvt Ltd Aditya College Director – Suryo Papers Sakthi Auto Motors Mobera Systems Learning Healthcare Next Practices Rural Counseling

Shaurya Veer Himatsingka Siddharth Sanghi Shashank Agrawal Senthil Kumar Duraisamy National Chair – Learning National Chair – Learning, National Chair – Environment, National Co Chair - Healthcare, National Co Chair – Finance, Young Indians & Young Indians & Young Indians & Rahul Mirchandani Navita Mahajan Bhairavi Jani Amit Bidasaria Young Indians & Director, Director - KNC Intrade Pvt Ltd. Director - Sakthi Masala Pvt Ltd National Chair - Next Practices, National Co Chair - Next Practices & National Chair – Co Chair - Rural Counseling Executive Director, Sanghi Group of Industries International Relations, Chair - National Events, Rural Counseling, CEO, V S N International India Carbon Ltd Partnerships & Past Chairman, Young Indians & Young Indians & Young Indians & Managing Director - Executive Director – India@75 National Retreats Membership Engagement Executive Director - Aries Agro Ltd Northern India Rubber Mills

Employability Overseas Mission

Mahesh Sriram Raghu Kailas Jacob Joy National Chair - Retreats & Chair - Co Chair Executive Director Membership Engagement & Membership Engagement & Yi National Secretariat Bharat Travel Services MD, UCAL Exports Director, JJ Confectionary

Bala Subramanian Venkatesh Saha Srikant Suryanarayan Rohit Rajendran National Chair – Employability National Co Chair – Employability, National Chair – National Co Chair – Young Indians & Young Indians & Overseas Mission Overseas Mission Vice President, Management Consultant, Managing Director Executive Director CSR - Fullerton India Credit Co. Ltd. Bain & Company, Inc Trade Links Premier Mills

Communications Finance Environment Virendra Gupta Mahesh Natarajan D Thulasiraj P Theja Tushar Mishra Senior Director Director Head National Executive Member National Executive Member - Confederation of Indian Industry Confederation of Indian Industry Young Indians Membership and Finance Education & Youth Affairs Young Indians Young Indians

Mala Patodia Atryee Barooah Thekedath Kumara Guru Anuj Kothari National Chair - Communication National Co Chair - Communication Chair - Chapter Growth & National Chair – Environment, Export Executive, Director , Chair – Finance Young Indians & GTN Enterprises Web.Com (India) Pvt Ltd Director - External Relations Director - KNC Intrade Pvt Ltd. Indian School of Business (ISB) Reema Shrivastava Siddhi Kapoor Gaurav Kashyap Vimal Silveira Mariam Sarah Daniel National Executive Member - National Executive Member – National Executive Member – National Executive Member - National Executive Member - Environment & Health 134 | Yi Annual Report 2011-2012 Learning & Next Practices International Relations & Communications & Education Arts, Sports & Culture Young Indians Young Indians Governing Council Young Indians Young Indians Young Indians Events at a glance

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Ahmedabad 11 Trivandrum Bhubaneswar Bengaluru 11 Indore Kolkata 27 Raipur Delhi 4 Vizag Erode 17 Nagaland 19 Hyderabad Coimbatore Kochi 28 Chennai Ludhiana 5 Goa Madurai 17 Vadodara Mumbai 20 Srinagar Chandigarh 33 Pune Chandigarh Supported by Pune 23 Mumbai Srinagar 12 Madurai No.of Programs www.kctbs.ac.in Vadodara 28 Ludhiana Goa 28 Kochi 33 Chennai Hyderabad Coimbatore 48 Erode Nagaland 12 Delhi Vizag 6 Kolkata Raipur 10 Bengaluru Indore 16 Ahmedabad Bhubaneswar 6 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 Trivandrum 15

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