This document contains profiles of various Child Rights Leaders from across India who were selected for the 2015-16 program. Each profile includes the leader's name, college or university, location, and a short quote about why they chose to get involved or what motivates them to work for child rights. Many express excitement about making an impact and enthusiasm for creating awareness and change through CRY's initiatives.

1. Child Rights Leaders
2015 - 16

2. Abhijit Kumar Mishra
IIM- Calcutta, 2nd year
Kolkata
"Becoming a part of CRY has been
a proud and honourable moment
for me. It would help me to
understand the status of children
in India and the problems they
face on day to day basis. It feels
good to be a part of building and
improving the future of this
country"

3. Aishwarya Guhan
Jyothi Nivas College
Bengaluru
“I believe that the only way India
can move forward from being a
developing nation to a developed
nation is by educating our future
generations of children. Every child
must be given a chance to chart his
own path, to create his own life and
not confine his dreams and
aspirations to the circumstances of
his birth. I want to sensitize my
peers to the importance of
education and motivate them to
make a difference in a small way"

4. Amulya Gadipudi
IIM- Calcutta, 2nd year
Kolkata
“The work that CRY does is
commendable and I feel privileged
to work among passionate and
highly knowledgeable individuals
who strive to bring about a change
in children's lives thus paving the
way for the future of our country.
Really excited to be a Child Rights
Leader and looking forward to a
great association with CRY.”

5. Apurba Chatterjee
Indian Institute of
Engineering, Science
and Technology, Shibpur
Kolkata
“Complains and Excuses
won't lead us to any
solution. It’s time to
stand up for a cause and
act for the change which
we wish to see in the
world.”

6. Archit Singhal
Ramjas College,
University of Delhi
Delhi
“I’m really nervous and excited. At the
same time I would like to use this
opportunity to initiate a change in any
small way I can. The training was very
informative and kind of pricked my
conscience and motivated me to do
something to blur the lines between the
privileged and the underprivileged in the
society. Through this program I want to
create a dialogue between the people
who know about the issue and who
don’t.”

7. Archita Lahiri
Delhi College of Arts and
Commerce,
University of Delhi
Delhi
“I'm really excited to be a part
of CRY. I want change to
happen not only in my college
but also in my home town.”

8. Arpita Chakraborty
Future Institute Of
Engineering And
Management
Kolkata
“CRY has given me the
wonderful opportunity of
standing by the rights of
Children and to do the needful
for them to make our world a
better place .It has given me
the chance to know Children in
a better way and help them in
building their Childhood
together. Thank you CRY."

9. Arunima Joshi
MSRIM
Bengaluru
The best way to find
yourself is to lose
yourself in the
service of others,
this is what
motivates me to be
a CHILD RIGHTS
LEADER.

10. Debarati Ghosh
Azim Premji University
Bengaluru
“I want to create
awareness among my
fellow friends, making
them aware of the
importance of child rights
and how they could make
an attempt to be a part of
various campaigns in
bringing about a change in
the society.”

11. Debneel Bagchi
Indian Institute of
Engineering, Science and
Technology, Shibpur
Kolkata
"I feel humbled and proud about
the fact that I'll be a playing a role
in shaping the future of the
children of India. I really want to
thank CRY for giving me this
opportunity. I hope I can do my
best through the Child Rights
Leaders Programme and work for
the betterment of the children."

12. Divya Reddy
Christ University
Bengaluru
"Look for
something
positive in each
day, even if some
days you have to
look harder"

13. Ivy Sinha
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND
MANAGEMENT
Kolkata
“Being a part of CRY has helped me
realize that true happiness is not
attained through self gratification,
but through commitment to a
worthy purpose.CRY has provided
me with the opportunity to bring
about a lasting change in the lives
of the less fortunate children and I
feel blessed to be part of this noble
cause.”

14. Jessica Jacob
MSR COLLEGE
Bengaluru
“By taking up the cause of
voiceless children, I will be
playing a part in ensuring
them a bright future. And one
day, hopefully, they too will
take charge of being voices of
change in the lives of children
they encounter”

15. Justus Wallace
MSW, Madras Christian
College
Chennai
"It’s an opportunity to
identify the children who are
in darkness and to empower
them to be future leaders –
happy to be part of the
change"

16. Kinkini Bhaduri
School of Pharmacy and
Technology Management, NMIM-
1st year
Mumbai
“I am deeply involved with social work of all
forms, have been since a very young age.
My high degree of adaptability allows me to
acclimatize with all situations best suited
for abrasive environments. I am good at
planning, coordination and time
management. I can also bond with all kinds
of people from all strata of society being
innately sociable and hence I enjoy the
work I do. Adding to this, I love children and
can instantly spark a connection with them
which is one of the reasons as to why I love
working with social groups that help
children.”

17. Masira Shaikh
Government Law College,
Mumbai
Mumbai
"To be part of programme such as
CRY leadership Programme is a
great opportunity in so many ways
to help out and to reach out to a
lot of different people and to
spread awareness. Being one of the
Child Rights Leaders, I expect this
journey to be enriching and with
the help of CRY, I definitely expect
it to be learning experience for
me."

18. Monica Bhaskar
IIM- Calcutta, 2nd year
Kolkata
"It was great to hear from
different voices from CRY
blending together to depict
what CRY truly stands for and
motivating to contribute in our
own little space towards the
cause. The energy in the room
was showcasing the drive to
make the change as we go
ahead."

19. Moubani Roychowdhury
St. Xavier's College
Kolkata
"I have worked on a media advocacy
project as an intern and today I am the
campus leader in promoting child rights in
my college. I am glad to be a part of this
organization and to be able to contribute
my time and skills to assist CRY in bringing
lasting changes in lives of underprivileged
children. Change occurs as a result of an
ocean of efforts. Let us all add droplets to
this ocean. Let us join the movement and
ensure that every child is happy, healthy
and creative, whose rights are protected
and honoured in a society, a society that is
built on respect for dignity, justice and
equity for all."

20. Niranjan
Christ
University
Bengaluru
“Every child has a right
to dream, rich or poor.
Every child’s dream
can become a reality”

21. Nupur Bhardwaj
Miranda House,
University of Delhi
Delhi
“I'm very happy and proud to be a part
of the CRL program. The role has
come with great responsibilities,
which I wish to fulfil. Being a CRL has
made me more aware and sensitive
towards children. My larger aim is to
spread awareness amongst college
students and people around the
campus. “

22. Pooja Modh
IIM- Calcutta, 1st year
Kolkata
“With CRY I found an amazing
company of likeminded people
to work with that I was
searching from the day I joined
IIM Calcutta. While having the
badge saying "I am a Child Right
Leader" and talking about CRY's
work, I am having great
moments of my life.”

23. Radhika Malhan
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies B.Sc.
Economics
Mumbai
“With CRY I found an amazing company of likeminded people to
work with that I was searching from the day I joined IIM Calcutta.
While having the badge saying "I am a Child Right Leader" and
talking about CRY's work, I am having great moments of my life.”

24. Rijuta Pandey
Hindu College, University of delhi
Delhi
“Before coming for the induction
programme, I knew something about
child rights. After attending the
induction, I feel like I know so much
about the issue that I had otherwise
ignored. We tend to ignore Child
Labour in our everyday lives and this
training helped me get a better
perspective on this issue. Through my
work as a CRL, I want to bring better
knowledge and understanding on it
within my peers in college.”

25. Sakshi Jha
CHRIST FACULTY OF ENGINEERING,
KENGERI CAMPUS,
Bengaluru
“To work towards the betterment of
a child’s life, is the most satisfying.
As a Child Rights Leader, I get the
opportunity to create my own army
of active and aware soldiers to fight
for the rights of the children. And
the thing about our generation is,
once we are convinced, there is no
stopping us. ”

26. Saniya Singh
Jesus and Mary College, University of
Delhi
Delhi
“I'm extremely excited! I also feel a
sense of immense responsibility as I
have been chosen to represent CRY's
vision and more importantly, the rights
of children across India. I wish to
interact with the maximum number of
people, create awareness and
sensitivity amongst those who are
ignorant and give a channel through
CRY to those who feel strongly about
the issue, but do not know how to act
upon it.”

27. Shafqat Rahim
Jogesh Chandra
Chaudhury Law
College
Kolkata
"CRY- Child Rights and You) is
a family of many non-
biologically connected
members having the same
aim to protect and preserve
the rights of underprivileged
children; I am glad and
fortunate enough to be a part
of it and to serve them."

28. Shashank Garg
IIM- Calcutta, 2nd year
Kolkata
“It was really exciting to get
together with the CRY team
and leadership and interact
closely on the issues of Child
Rights. We got to know the
extent of things that we had
no idea about, and that we
need to work upon to make a
significant contribution in the
area. It's great to be a part of
the team!”

29. Shivam Jain Kakadia
Government Law
College, Mumbai
Mumbai
“Everyone wants their
childhood back. Let our
children feel the same
thing in their future. “
Rights for Children, Rights
for the future.”

30. Sreya
COMMITS
Bengaluru
“Child rights is a human
right, and we have to be
the voice for those
children, who are deprived
of their basic rights. This is
what motivated me to
become a Child Rights
Leader.”

31. Srishti Prasad
Institute Of Chemical
Technology, Matunga
B.Tech In Fibres And
Textiles Processing
Mumbai
“I genuinely feel that children are the
future builders of the world and it is
the need of the hour to ensure that
every child is exposed to the vibrancy
this world has. CRY is a foundation
which has been the guiding light for
many such children and it will be
holistically apt for me to give wings to
my aspiration of being able to help
them in the best way possible.”

32. Tanya Agrawal
Indraprastha College for Women,
University of Delhi
Delhi
“It feels amazing to be on board
with such amazing people and I feel
so blessed to be working for such a
great cause. I'm excited to start
working in my college. I look
forward to doing graffitis, arranging
workshops and seminars to promote
the cause, through strong online
presence and posters around
campus, I will help increase
awareness.”

33. Tanya Chhateja
Sophia College for Women
Mumbai
“I am excited towards this
opportunity presented to me by
CRY. This initiative i feel would
help in creating more outreach to
students in various colleges
across in Mumbai. I look forward
to associating my college in
various CRY initiatives and link
them to college Fest and MUNs.”

34. Vatsalya Kishore
IIM- Calcutta, 2nd year
Kolkata
“I was really motivated with my
interactions with CRY volunteers
and felt energized just talking
to them. The sheer work they
do and lives they impact is a
great message out there for
everyone to roll up their sleeves
and do their bit. Looking
forward for a learning and
meaningful time with them.”

35. Vedanth Sachdeva Govi
Kirorimal College, University of
Delhi
Delhi
“I'm very kicked and charged to be a
part of this program. Raising
awareness is no child's play; It
requires using a plethora of media,
campaigns and a strong word of
mouth that ebbs one's issues/
agenda into the limelight and I’m
very excited to do it.”

36. Yeshi Lhamu Bhutia
Daulat Ram College, University of
Delhi
Delhi
“I feel great being a part of CRY. Also
overwhelmed at the same time. It is
such a good opportunity and such a
good initiative. I am really excited and
keenly looking forward to it. My plans
for my college is to first and foremost
with an equally enthusiastic team
generate awareness and then do what
needs to be done like programs and
drives. Now that I think about it I
would also want to and will try my best
to register something like a CRY society
if possible. “