iChangeMyCity Challenge by Janaagraha
by Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy
National Civic Fest Recognition
iChangeMyCity Challenge by Janaagraha is a program by Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy for students in Grade 7 to 12, open to students across India. It is free to take part.
Mode
Hybrid
Eligibility
Grade 7 to 12
Fee
Free
Duration
Several months (typically August to December)
Format
Both · Teams of 4
Time needed
Several hours in a day
About this opportunity
The iChangeMyCity Challenge is a national youth civic action program run by Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy. Students in grades 7-12 work individually or in teams of up to four to identify a real civic issue in their locality, engage with community members and local stakeholders, develop an actionable solution, and document their civic journey.
Participants submit their project work online, and shortlisted teams are invited to present at a national Civic Fest event, where they showcase their solutions to peers, community leaders, and public officials. The challenge uses design thinking and systems thinking methodologies to help students move from problem identification to community-level action.
The program has historically engaged students across urban and semi-urban India, providing a structured framework for developing civic agency and democratic participation skills.
Eligibility
- Grade level
- Grade 7 to 12
- Age range
- 12 to 18 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Open to students in grades 7-12 from schools across India. Students may participate individually or in teams of up to four.
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Academic details
Difficulty: Intermediate
Rewards and recognition
Recognition
National Civic Fest Recognition
Skills your child builds
Languages
What your child will do
- Identify a civic issue in the local community through observation and research
- Engage with community members, local residents, and stakeholders to understand the problem deeply
- Apply design thinking methodology to develop an innovative, actionable solution
- Document the civic journey and submit project work on the iChangeMyCity platform
- Present solutions to peers, community leaders, and public officials at the national Civic Fest
How to apply
- 1Register on the iChangeMyCity platform.
- 2Teams identify a civic issue, complete field engagement, develop a solution, and submit project documentation online.
- 3Shortlisted teams participate in the national Civic Fest.
Frequently asked questions
Is iChangeMyCity Challenge by Janaagraha free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
Who can participate in iChangeMyCity Challenge by Janaagraha?
Students in Grade 7 to 12. Children aged 12 to 18.
What will my child gain from iChangeMyCity Challenge by Janaagraha?
Showcase civic solutions at national Civic Fest. Develop real-world design thinking and community engagement skills. Gain experience driving civic change in their own community.
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