The program is open to undergraduates, master’s students and young professionals aged 18-24 based in Indore, Bengaluru, and Mumbai. We are looking for young people who are curious, motivated, and passionate about making their cities more inclusive, sustainable, and responsive.

Not at all! Prior experience is welcome but not required. What we care about most is your motivation to learn and take action. The program is designed to equip you with the skills and confidence you need to create impact.

The program runs from 22nd November to mid February (3 months). Participants are expected to commit 20–25 hours per month for workshops, mentorship, and project work.

If you are in college, the program is designed to run alongside your college schedule. You’ll just need to honour the time commitment and be present for all mentorship check-ins and skill-building sessions.

No. There is no fee to participate in the City Climate Pulse program.

Yes. The program will begin with an opening session in your city, followed by the first thematic deep dive, where you’ll receive all the details you need for the journey ahead.

Sessions are facilitated by the YLAC, Raahgiri, and Youth Ki Awaaz teams, along with external experts and guest speakers who are highly respected in their fields.

Yes. Attendance is mandatory. To successfully complete the program, you may not miss more than one day across the program. In special circumstances, exceptions may be considered, but prior approval must be sought from the facilitators.

You’ll participate in an engaging program that begins with an in-person launch day in your city, followed by skill-building workshops and thematic deep dives led by experts. Throughout the fellowship, you will have monthly mentorship check-ins with your thematic mentor, work on team projects and campaigns addressing city-specific challenges, and conclude with an in-person city showcase at the end of the program.

The selection process consists of two stages. First, applicants submit a written application, sharing their story, motivation and ideas through an essay. Shortlisted candidates are then invited to submit a short motivation video, based on a prompt we provide, to demonstrate creativity and commitment.

Each city will have about 40 participants, divided into 20 teams of two. Each team of 2 will work on a particular theme and be mentored by an experienced practitioner.

Participants will work on themes focused on pressing urban challenges including digital inclusion, gender and safety, low emission zone and waste management.

Participants will receive guidance from mentors with expertise in civic action and governance, attend workshops and training in research, advocacy, campaign design and communication and have opportunities to present ideas to local officials and civic leaders.

Yes! Participants who complete the program will receive a certificate of participation from the organizing team.

At the end of the program, the top three teams from each city will be chosen to showcase their projects at their city-specific closing alongside learning sessions with peers, experts, and decision-makers.

The program will run in Indore, Bengaluru, and Mumbai, with a mix of in-person sessions (launch and city showcase) and online workshops.

Participants will join a growing alumni network of young changemakers, giving them access to future opportunities, collaborations, and civic initiatives.