The themes of Swaraj Utsava showcase grassroots solutions across governance, equity, health, ecology, economy, and more. Together, they highlight how communities, innovation, and nature can build self-reliant and resilient villages.
At the heart of Swaraj lies responsive and participatory governance. This theme highlights how Gram Panchayats and local institutions can deliver better services when empowered with knowledge, partnerships, and innovation.
NGO’s Participated: Anode Governance Lab, Asar Social Impact Advisors
Swaraj also means responsibility towards nature and commons. Waste is not just a problem—it can be turned into a resource. This theme demonstrates circular economy models that reduce pollution and create sustainable livelihoods.
NGO’s Participated: Saahas
Empowered women and gender equity are the cornerstones of self-reliant villages. This theme brings forward the voices and leadership of women as change agents, reshaping families, communities, and local economies.
NGO’s Participated: Buzz Women
Education must go beyond classrooms to nurture curiosity, creativity, and independence. This theme explores innovative teaching models, AI-driven learning, and holistic schooling that prepare children for a changing world.
NGO’s Participated: Learning Matters, Project Defy, Adhyapana Charitable Trust
Tourism in the Swaraj vision is rooted in ecology, heritage, and community. This theme showcases sustainable, culture-based tourism models that generate livelihoods while preserving local traditions and landscapes.
NGO’s Participated: Agriyana, Socratus, The Naturalist School
Self-reliant villages depend on resilient local economies. This theme focuses on agroecology, renewable energy, research, and farmer-led innovations that sustain livelihoods and food systems.
NGO’s Participated: Raitha Swarajya Vedike, SELCO, WRI India, SOIL, KVK Mandya, Agriculture College, Mandya, PES Engineering College, Mandya, Janapada Seva Trust, Devadhanya FPC, Hulikaadu FPC, Sahaja Seeds, Belavala Foundation, Sharana Muddanna Savayava Balaga, Byluseeme Savayava Krushikara Balaga, Hasiru Aqua
Commons are the backbone of rural life—forests, lakes, grazing lands, and biodiversity. This theme revives the idea of community stewardship of natural resources to ensure ecological balance and collective well-being.
NGO’s Participated: Foundation for Ecological Security (FES), Common Ground, SayTrees, Hasiru Bhoomi Trust
Good health is the foundation of self-reliance. This theme addresses grassroots health systems, maternal and child nutrition, and innovations in rural healthcare delivery.
NGO’s Participated: IHCRF, FMCH
The future of Swaraj lies in young hands. This theme highlights startups, technology, and leadership initiatives that equip youth to solve local challenges and build enterprises rooted in their communities.
NGO’s Participated: Polity Action Lab, ALF, Navya Disha, Yuva Chetana, Momentum, PES, Elytri AI Innovations, Baduku College
Villages and towns must be designed with people and ecology at the center. This theme focuses on participatory planning, sustainable infrastructure, and design approaches that balance tradition with modern needs.
NGO’s Participated: The Agami Project (TAP), Mysore School of Architecture, Janaagraha, BMS College, Centre for Public Policy Research, Kochi