National Changemakers Meet 2025
The National Changemakers Meet 2025 was organized as a unique platform that brought together Changemakers “Driving Positive Change” throughout the nation on the grassroots level, embodying the spirit of “कारण नहीं निराकरण “. These are real heroes who move beyond discussions and solve problems with existing resources. They lead by example, with the vision to see differently and the drive to create change.
In its inaugural edition, the Meet has brought 51 changemakers from 28 States and Union Territories of India, representing diverse categories- Government, Individuals, Institutions, NGOs, Corporates, Social Impact Enablers, and Public Administration onto a single stage to create a broader impact on society and the nation at large. Guided by the mission “समस्या से समाधान की ओर” (From Problems to Solutions), the Meet facilitated the exchange of ideas and experiences, leveraged networks and collective strengths, and created a community of changemakers that transcends geographical boundaries.
The 51 changemakers who gathered at NCM 2025 are working across some of India's most pressing challenges: Education, Human Trafficking, HIV/AIDS, Drug De-addiction, Skill Development, Cybersecurity, Sustainability, Waste Management, Unclaimed Deposits, and more. The Meet witnessed a significant representation from the Northeast, including Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Assam, ensuring the Meet truly brought India's margins to the centre.
The four-day meet included presentations, knowledge sharing sessions, workshops, field visits, culture program and networking opportunities. The Meet was graced by distinguished dignitaries, including Shri Shankar Chaudhary, Speaker of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly and Chairman of Banas Dairy; Dr. Ram Madhav, President of the India Foundation; and Shri M. Nagarajan (IAS), Vice-Chairman of the Gujarat State Transport Corporation. The Meet was also attended by Shri Bhupendrasinh Chudasama, Former Education Minister of Gujarat, and Dr. Ajay Ranka, Chairman of Zydex Group and virtually by Shri Suresh Prabhu, Chancellor of Rishihood University and former Union Minister.
In 2025, National Changemakers Meet was born and with it, The Changemakers Network (TCN), a permanent, growing platform uniting changemakers from every corner of India. Since 2012, over 180 exceptional individuals have been recognised under this movement, each one embodying the spirit of समस्या से समाधान की ओर - From Problems to Solutions.