India has some of the most polluted and congested cities in the world. While an increasing number of people are moving into our cities, our urban infrastructure is not built to sustain this influx. The end result is increased commute times, mental fatigue and loss of productivity. Estimates suggest that traffic jams in just four Indian cities – Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Kolkata – cost India more than $22 billion annually.
Given the ever-increasing fleet of private vehicles and disorganised mobility systems, India needs to re-envision its cities to make its urban landscape more liveable and sustainable. You, as citizens, can be the agents of change!
See: Redefining urban mobility | Mobility Champions – Student Ambassadors | Previous editions | FAQs | Applications
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See: Redefining urban mobility | Mobility Champions – Student Ambassadors | Previous editions | FAQs | Applications
Mobility Champions – Student Ambassadors
The Mobility Champions – Student Ambassadors program is designed as a three-month-long engagement, wherein passionate young undergraduate students, living and studying in Delhi NCR will be nurtured as ‘Mobility Champions’ to amplify the movement on sustainable mobility.
To increase the effectiveness of the engagement, YLAC will partner with prominent organisations working on sustainable mobility in Delhi NCR. Each selected Champion will engage with and learn from a partner organisation for the duration of the program, with YLAC anchoring the capacity-building sessions and mentorship. The program will equip selected champion ambassadors with the leadership, advocacy, and storytelling skills needed to tackle the challenges of sustainable urban mobility in a rapidly urbanising city. Through a student-led, part-time engagement model, participants will develop and execute micro-campaigns to raise public awareness and inspire action on critical mobility issues, contributing to the broader #SmartStreetDelhi campaign aimed at enhancing liveability in the city.
The themes for the Delhi program will be non-motorised transport, accessibility, gender safety, and ease of mobility.
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See: Redefining urban mobility | Mobility Champions – Student Ambassadors | Previous editions | FAQs | Applications
Frequently Asked Questions
Teams of two undergraduate students residing in Delhi NCR are eligible to apply. If applying from Delhi University (DU), both students must belong to the same college; for other institutions, they must be from the same university. There are no specific requirements regarding fields of study or prior experience. Applicants must remain in Delhi NCR for the full duration of the program.
No. This program will only accept applications from teams. You must be part of a team to apply for the program.
A total of 25 teams will be selected to be a part of the program.
The projects will focus on four broad themes, each guided by a partner organisation. Selected teams will work on themes allocated to them. This year's themes include non-motorized transport, accessibility, gender safety, and ease of mobility. Each team will be required to develop at least one online and one offline campaign based on the allocated theme.
The program includes mandatory online and offline training sessions for all participants. As part of the training, we will provide dedicated space for your team to collaborate on your campaign. During the program duration, you will also have regular check-ins with the YLAC team to share progress and check-ins with your partner organisations to receive technical guidance for your campaign.
The training sessions will take place on the 18th, 19th, 25th January, and 1st, 2nd February 2025. Yes, the attendance of both team members is mandatory.
Theme allocations will be based on your preferences. While we try to match the theme selection with your areas of interest, a specific allocation cannot be guaranteed.
The Mobility Champions - Student Ambassadors program seeks to identify passionate young individuals dedicated to raising awareness about the challenges of urban travel and advocating for sustainable and accessible mobility for all. Applicants will be assessed on their understanding of mobility issues, leadership and entrepreneurial abilities, and motivation to participate in the program. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a video outlining their campaign idea as part of the second round.
Yes, a certificate is issued at the end of the program. However, certification is subject to attendance and successful implementation of your campaign as determined by YLAC and partner organisations.
While this is a part-time program, please note that attendance to training and check-ins is mandatory. Since the program involves working in teams, if members miss training or team meet-ups, it adversely affects the team's output.
No, there is no application or program fee to join the Mobility Champions - Student Ambassadors program.