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Overview
India has the world’s largest youth population, with nearly two-thirds of its people under the age of 35. This demographic advantage presents an immense opportunity, but also raises pressing questions about employment, education, health and social equity. Building sensibility and engagement around these issues is critical to shaping inclusive policies and sustainable futures.
SPJIMR’s Development of Corporate Citizenship (DoCC) and the Head Held High (HHH) Foundation have come together to focus on youth through two initiatives.
DoCC-HHH Youth Studies Fellowship
An academic fellowship designed to generate research, insights, and reflections on the lived realities of young people in India, shaping scholarship and practice in the field of youth development.
Youth Conclave 2026
A national platform that brings together academics, policy makers, social sector leaders, corporate representatives and students to deliberate on the challenges and possibilities of India’s youth and to co-create pathways for transformation.
Together, these initiatives aim to deepen understanding, foster dialogue and catalyse action that empowers young people to become active agents in building an equitable and sustainable India.
About Head Held High (HHH) Foundation
Head Held High (HHH) Foundation, a not-for-profit company registered under the Trust Act, having its registered office at #22, Palm Meadows, Varthur Road, Whitefield, Bangalore – 560066. Head Held High is a collective which works towards transforming youth, empowering women, and supporting marginalised communities in rural India so that they can realise their full potential.
About DoCC
Development of Corporate Citizenship (DoCC) is an SPJIMR initiative conceived 30 years ago that aims to engage with social sector initiatives across India. As part of this initiative, the SPJIMR community engage with rural communities as part of the curriculum, where students both volunteer and intern with organisations working in the social sector.
Over the years, DoCC has evolved from being a rural internship program into a multi-dimensional, multi-stakeholder initiative where students engage with communities, work with grassroots organisations, and experience social realities firsthand. It integrates rural internships, community engagement, academic initiatives, and collaborative projects—providing students, corporates, and academics with a platform where values meet action.