Bringing civic literacy beyond textbooks.

HUM NAGRIK HAIN

On 9 July 2026, Nagrik India successfully conducted the inaugural edition of its flagship civic literacy programme, "Hum Nagrik Hain", at Government Senior Secondary School, Bhankhar, Patiala, engaging nearly 70 students in an interactive two-hour session designed to bridge the gap between textbook civics and everyday citizenship. The programme explored themes including digital citizenship, cyber safety, the Right to Education (RTE), the Right to Information (RTI), environmental responsibility, and public accountability through discussions, real-life case studies, multimedia, and practical examples relevant to students' daily lives. Rather than focusing on memorisation, the session encouraged participants to question, discuss, and reflect on how governance, law, and civic responsibility shape their lives beyond the classroom. The programme received an encouraging response from both students and faculty, with students actively participating throughout the session and expressing interest in similar initiatives in the future. The Principal, Mr. Shashi Kumar, appreciated the initiative and acknowledged the importance of such programmes in nurturing informed and responsible citizens, while the event was successfully supported by faculty members Ms. Kiranjeet Kaur, Ms. Babalpreet Kaur, Ms. Paramjeet Kaur, and Mr. Gurjant Singh. This session marks the beginning of the "Nagrik 100 Schools Initiative", through which Nagrik India seeks to bring meaningful civic education to classrooms across the country and empower young people with the knowledge, confidence, and civic understanding needed to participate thoughtfully in a democratic society.