Mangalore: The Young Indians (Yi) Mangaluru Chapter is excited to announce the YI YUVA Accessibility Badminton Tournament 2024, an event dedicated to supporting accessibility initiatives under the guidance of Chapter Chair M Athmika Amin, Chapter Co-Chair Salome Lobo Pereira, and Convenor Aashish Rai. Set to be held at the renowned Golden Shuttle Academy in Kottara, this tournament will bring together over 150+ youth participants from 12+ colleges across the region in a spirited league- format competition. All proceeds will go towards Yi Accessibility various impactful projects aimed at fostering inclusivity and support for individuals with disabilities.
Tournament Highlights:
The YI YUVA Accessibility Badminton Tournament 2024 will feature both Men’s and Women’s Singles and Doubles categories in a league format. The Golden Shuttle Academy, recognized as a centre of excellence for badminton in Mangalore, offers top-notch synthetic-on-wooden courts and state-of-the-art facilities. The experienced referees will ensure a flawless and professional event experience for all participants.
The tournament has drawn participation from esteemed institutions including:
- Yenepoya Institute of Art, Science, Commerce, and Management, Mangalore
- Alva’s Institute of Engineering and Technology, Swastika National Business School, St. Aloysius College, Mangalore, A. J. Institute of Management, Canara Engineering College, Benjanapadavu, SDM College of Business Management, Mangalore, Manjunath Pai Memorial Government First Grade College.
Yi Accessibility Initiatives:
This tournament aims to further the impact of Yi Accessibility vertical, which has completed 300+ activities across India. Key achievements include 10+ job fairs, with over 100 job placements for people with disabilities, 100+ accessibility audits, and partnerships for Braille menus in restaurants at Bengaluru International Airport and Radisson hotels. Yi Accessibility has also conducted 100+disability etiquette sessions and provided 50 artificial limbs to those in need, making a significant difference in the lives of countless individuals.
Sponsors for the event
Annual sponsors:
-Northern Sky Properties
Bronze Sponsors
Ajith Enterprises, Clay Tech Systems, HATSIM, Kasharp Fitness, Maroor Group, Merger, Beverages, Novigo Solutions, Prime Sports, School Book Company, SN Cryogenics Pvt Ltd, Turmerind Online.
Contributors
Arkieva Technologies, Cryo Aid, Dune - Study Metro, Golden Shuttle Academy, INERGEIA, Infinitum Studio, Lakshmi Cryogenics Pvt Ltd, Pai Co, Sunshine Solar Solutions, Suparna Shetty Events,
WAI INC, CA Shivkumar K, Yatharth
Young Indians, Mangaluru Chapter
Young Indians Mangaluru (Yi Mangaluru) is a dynamic and forward-thinking chapter that thrives under the capable leadership of M Athmika Amin as the Chair and CA Salome Lobo Pereira as the Co-Chair. This passionate team of young professionals is dedicated to harnessing the potential of Mangaluru youth and driving positive change in the region. With an impressive lineup of stakeholders and a diverse range of initiatives, Yi Mangaluru is making significant strides in various sectors.
Key stakeholders
Yi Mangaluru success is the result of a collective effort led by a dedicated group of stake holders:
1. Membership: Ensuring that the chapter membership base remains strong and engaged is the responsibility of Ashrika Amin and Aditya Pai as the chair and co-chair. Their commitment helps sustain the organization growth and impact.
2. YUVA Thalir: Shohan Shetty as mentor, Durgadas Shetty as Yuva chair, Gaana Bhat & Anushree Shetty as Yuva co-chairs lead the charge in initiatives aimed at nurturing young talent and addressing educational and youth-oriented issues. Not resting on their laurels of signing MoU with 9+ colleges in and around Mangaluru, Yi Mangaluru continued its quest for fruitful partnerships. YI Mangaluru organized the Y20 dialogue event at Alva’s College of Engineering and Technology on April 29, 2023.
This event, in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, aimed to encourage youth involvement in policy change discussions. Students associated with Yi Mangaluru participated in panel discussions, keynotes, and interactive sessions, connecting with industry experts and entrepreneurs to brainstorm on important issues. Ullas Kamath, founder of UK Co, emphasized the need for youth to focus on becoming job creators rather than job seekers, investing their time and talent in pursuing goals. Industry leaders participated in panel discussions, sharing insights on reimagining business for the future. Two panels moderated by Sameeksha Shetty and Ashith Hegde, featured sustainability advocates like Divya Hegde, Dr T V Ramachandra, and Anand Malligavad, discussing strategies for consistent sustainability practices and industry names such as Raghuraj Sunder Raju, Deekshith Rai, and Anup Pai who stressed the importance of directing funds towards environmental preservation and the significance of Low Code No Code platforms for accelerated digitalization.
3. Rural Initiative: Harsha Kamath is at the forefront of Yi Mangaluru efforts to extend its positive impact into rural communities, contributing to their development. Key initiatives: Yi Mangaluru diverse range of projects and initiatives spans various critical domains:
a. Masoom: Under the leadership of Aditi Bansal as chair and Abhinav Bansal as co-chair, Masoom is a vertical dedicated to raising awareness and preventing child sexual abuse, a pressing social issue.
The awareness session conducted, is a significant step forward in creating a society where children can grow up safe from harm and report timely if they are in trouble. A session on safe use of mobiles was organized so that teenagers can navigate the digital world with confidence.
b. Road Safety: Aajeeth Kumar spearheads efforts to improve road safety and promote tourism in the region, enhancing both local safety and economic development. Recognizing this, Chota Cop, a dedicated initiative, conducted impactful road safety sessions at several prominent schools in early 2023. These sessions are aimed to equip young minds with the knowledge and awareness necessary to navigate the streets safely.
c. Health and Accessibility: Eshwar Shetty as chair and Hari Sudan & Dr Megha Goukul as co- chair are actively involved in initiatives related to healthcare and improving accessibility for all members of the community.
d. Climate Change: Sharon D’Souza and Rishab Raj Shetty lead the charge in tackling the urgent issue of climate change, advocating for sustainable practices and environmental responsibility.
e. Entrepreneurship and Learning: Arjun D’Souza, chair and CA Kedarnath Shenoy, co chair focus is on fostering entrepreneurship and innovation among Mangaluru youth, thereby driving economic
growth and job creation.
f. Innovation: Under Madhukar Kudva as chair and Adeeth Kalbavi as co chair, the YI Innovation Vertical has evolved into a dynamic hub of knowledge and innovation. One of the hallmarks of the YI Innovation Vertical is its commitment to delivering high-quality interactive sessions.
g. Branding for Yi Mangaluru: Chair Sharan Shetty and co-chairs Aditya Prabhu, Ashmitha Satish and Shreshtha Bhandary take charge of branding efforts, ensuring that Yi Mangaluru message and impact reach a wider audience. As Young Indians (Yi) in Mangalore continue to drive impactful initiatives and contribute to the community, a strategic branding effort becomes pivotal to create awareness, establish a strong presence, and highlight the diverse range of initiatives undertaken.
With their innovative and creative approach, they have taken the helm of branding through various media campaigns. The chapter also benefits from the wisdom and guidance of experienced leaders.
Ashith Hegde, mentor, Sameeksha Shetty as the immediate past chair, provides valuable insights, while Dikshith Rai, the charter chairperson, serves as a mentor, offering direction and support to the team.