India is many things – among others, it is often critical to remind oneself that we speak about a subcontinent with heterogeneous and distinct identities, cultures, languages and priorities. Even as we come together as one people, we remain in many ways subject to far too many interpretations, hence often easily misunderstood. Unlike multiple other monoliths by context, these nuances are significant as one starts to navigate the complexity of India’s policy landscape as well.
The launch of this joint publication between SPRF and Young India Foundation is a creative venture platforming youth voices in the Indian polity and research realm. This first issue is pivoted on being young and political in India, opening up multi-media submissions to young people about their experiences, aspirations, and hopes for the country and its political future.