About the Initiative

Every era needs
its Chandragupta.

Why it began

Chanakya Talks was born from an honest look at the challenges facing Bihar's young people — and a belief that they can be overcome.

01Bihar's socio-economic and educational condition
02A diminishing entrepreneurial spirit
03A lack of positive role models
04Low self-esteem among young people
05Declining empathy and civic sense
06Fewer intellectual and literary discussions

"By bringing young people together, exposing them to the right role models and inspiring them to take meaningful action, we can create positive change in society."

II.

The name

Chanakya identified, mentored and nurtured Chandragupta Maurya. The idea is to identify and nurture the Chandraguptas of our times — across business, entrepreneurship, agriculture, artificial intelligence, medicine and social development.

झकझोरो, झकझोरो महान् सुत को,
टेरो, टेरो चाणक्य-चन्द्रगुप्त को!

— रामधारी सिंह 'दिनकर'

Engraved illustration of Chanakya mentoring Chandragupta above young students debating beside Nalanda's ruins

III.

Vision

An enlightened, confident, capable, ethical, entrepreneurial and socially responsible generation of young Indians — beginning with Bihar and extending throughout India.

Mission

To develop the intellectual, emotional, ethical, leadership, entrepreneurial, creative and social capabilities of young people — and create platforms through which they contribute meaningfully to society.

Pillar 01

Engagement of Youth

Pillar 02

Establishing Right Role Models

Pillar 03

Inspiring Thoughts & Words

Pillar 04

Action

Civil servants ✶IIM & IIT professors ✶Entrepreneurs ✶Media professionals ✶Management experts ✶Civil servants ✶IIM & IIT professors ✶Entrepreneurs ✶Media professionals ✶Management experts ✶

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