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Youth Development Leader & Consultant at the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India. Passionate about empowering young people through leadership, adventure and social impact.

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// About Me

Empowering Youth, Creating Impact

Vatsal Kathiriya
Govt. of India Consultant, MoYAS

Guiding young people toward leadership & change.

I'm Vatsal Kathiriya — passionate about youth development, adventure leadership and social impact. My work focuses on engaging young people in meaningful initiatives and guiding them toward personal growth, leadership and social responsibility.

As a Member of the National Youth Advisory Council (Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports), I help improve government programs for youth. As Project Director at Invincible NGO, I've led large-scale initiatives — including the "No Drugs Campaign" reaching over 200,000 students in a single year.

NameVatsal Kathiriya
LocationAhmedabad, India
RoleConsultant, MoYAS
FocusYouth & Social Impact
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// My Strengths

Areas of Expertise

The skills I bring to youth development and social impact work.

Youth Development & Training95%
Program & Project Management92%
Adventure & Expedition Leadership90%
Public Communication & Media88%
Partnership & Stakeholder Building90%
Youth Programs
Policy Planning
Mountaineering
Cycling Expeditions
Campaigns
Partnerships
Public Speaking
Training
Climate Action
Event Mgmt
Leadership
Social Impact
// How I Work

My Approach

A clear, people-first process for turning ideas into real impact.

01

Engage

Listen to youth, communities and stakeholders to understand real needs on the ground.

02

Plan

Design programs, expeditions and campaigns with clear goals and measurable outcomes.

03

Execute

Lead initiatives on the field — mobilising teams, partners and resources effectively.

04

Impact

Measure results, share learnings, and scale what works for lasting change.

// Impact

Initiatives & Campaigns

Programs, campaigns and expeditions I've led and contributed to.

Campaign

No Drugs Campaign

Led a nationwide awareness campaign reaching over 200,000 students in a single year.

AwarenessYouth200K+ Reach
About Invincible NGO
Expedition

Mountaineering Expeditions

Planned and led major mountaineering expeditions, building grit and leadership in youth.

AdventureLeadershipField
Highlights
Policy / Program

National Youth Advisory Council

Advising the Govt. of India on youth programs to improve engagement and effectiveness.

Govt. of IndiaPolicyMoYAS
Details
Expedition

Cycling Expeditions

Organised long-distance cycling expeditions promoting fitness, unity and awareness.

CyclingAwarenessYouth
Highlights
Program

Youth Leadership Training

Designed and delivered training programs and seminars across educational institutions.

TrainingSeminarsMentoring
Highlights
Climate

Climate Action — CYCN India

As National Program Director, advancing youth engagement in climate policy & grassroots action.

ClimateAdvocacyCommonwealth
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// Kind Words

What Clients Say

Real feedback from people I've had the pleasure to work with.

"Vatsal's energy and commitment to youth development is contagious. He turns ideas into real, large-scale impact."
ARAnil RaoProgram Officer, Youth NGO
"His leadership on the expeditions gave our students confidence they carry for life. A natural mentor."
SKSneha KapoorPrincipal, Partner School
"The No Drugs Campaign reached every corner of our district. Vatsal's planning and reach are remarkable."
DPDr. Priya DesaiDistrict Education Officer
"As a participant, his training changed how I see leadership and responsibility. Truly inspiring."
MJManav JadejaYouth Program Participant
"Vatsal's energy and commitment to youth development is contagious. He turns ideas into real, large-scale impact."
ARAnil RaoProgram Officer, Youth NGO
"His leadership on the expeditions gave our students confidence they carry for life. A natural mentor."
SKSneha KapoorPrincipal, Partner School
"The No Drugs Campaign reached every corner of our district. Vatsal's planning and reach are remarkable."
DPDr. Priya DesaiDistrict Education Officer
"As a participant, his training changed how I see leadership and responsibility. Truly inspiring."
MJManav JadejaYouth Program Participant
// What I Do

How I Can Help

Areas where I create value for youth, organisations and communities.

Youth Development Programs

Designing and running training programs that build leadership and life skills in young people.

  • Workshops & seminars
  • Leadership training
  • Mentoring
Signature

Adventure & Expeditions

Planning and leading mountaineering and cycling expeditions that transform participants.

  • Mountaineering
  • Cycling expeditions
  • Outdoor leadership

Social Awareness Campaigns

Designing and executing large-scale campaigns that reach and mobilise communities.

  • Campaign strategy
  • Mass outreach
  • Impact tracking

Policy & Program Consulting

Advising government bodies and organisations on effective youth policy and programs.

  • Policy planning
  • Program implementation
  • Cross-sector coordination

Partnership Building

Building strong partnerships across government, NGOs, media and educational institutions.

  • Stakeholder relations
  • Collaborations
  • Resource mobilisation

Public Speaking & Media

Engaging young audiences and handling media & communication for social initiatives.

  • Keynotes & talks
  • Media communication
  • Content strategy
// My Journey

Experience & Education

Oct 2025 — Present

Consultant

Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt. of India

Supporting national youth development strategies through policy planning, program implementation and cross-sector coordination, aligned with India's Viksit Bharat@2047 vision.

Aug 2025 — Present

National Program Director

Commonwealth Youth Climate Change Network (CYCN India)

Leading strategic programs and partnerships to advance youth engagement in climate policy, advocacy and grassroots action.

Nov 2024 — Present

Member — National Youth Advisory Council

Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports

Advising on youth programs to improve engagement and effectiveness, and contributing to the planning and execution of national-level youth initiatives and events.

Nov 2022 — Oct 2025

Project Director

Invincible NGO · Ahmedabad

Led youth development programs, major mountaineering & cycling expeditions and awareness campaigns. Strengthened partnerships with government, media and educational institutions.

Aug 2021 — Nov 2022

Project Engineer

Atul Ltd

Managed engineering projects, strengthening planning, coordination and execution skills.

2017 — 2022

Project Advisor & Asst. Project Leader

Invincible NGO

Began the journey in youth work — mentoring, coaching and leading early youth initiatives over 5+ years.

Jun 2015 — May 2019

B.E. — Chemical Engineering

VVP Engineering College · Distinction

Graduated with Distinction, building a strong foundation in problem-solving and project execution.

// Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you might want to know before we start.

Youth development programs, adventure expeditions, social awareness campaigns, policy & program consulting, partnership building, and public speaking on youth and social impact.

Yes. I regularly speak at schools, colleges and youth events on leadership, adventure, social responsibility and climate action. Reach out with your event details.

I partner with government bodies, NGOs and educational institutions on youth initiatives — from program design to on-ground execution. Let's discuss your goals and explore how we can work together.

Yes — based in Ahmedabad, I work on national-level initiatives across India and am open to travel for programs, expeditions and events.

Simply use the contact form below or connect on LinkedIn with a few details about your initiative, timeline and audience — I'll get back to you soon.

// Insights

Thoughts & Updates

Reflections on youth, leadership and social impact.

Let's create impact together.

Planning a youth program, campaign or expedition? Or want to collaborate on a social initiative? I'd love to hear from you.

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// Get In Touch

Let's Build Something Amazing

Want to collaborate or invite me for a program? Drop a message — let's talk.

Emailhello@vatsalkathiriya.com
LinkedInin/vatsal-kathiriya
LocationAhmedabad, Gujarat, India