Nishtha Joshi
Nishtha Joshi (born 6 September 2008) is a dynamic Indian youth leader and educational reform advocate from Kota, Rajasthan. Her activism centers around empowering girls through quality education, technological literacy, and leadership cultivation.
Nishtha Joshi | |
Born | 6 September 2008, Kota, Rajasthan, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Field of Work | Student, Social Reformer, Youth Mobilizer |
Years Active | 2020–present |
Major Initiatives | Girls’ education advocacy, Digital literacy camps, Balika Grih academic outreach |
Leadership | Junior JCI President (Kota Kings 2024, Surbhi 2025) |
Special Interests | Education equity, Coding, Kathak, Civic participation |
Skills | Programming (C++, Java), Full-Stack Web Development, French, NCC Cadet |
Family | Vishal Joshi (father), Namrata Joshi (mother), Lakshya Joshi (brother) |
Residence | Kota, Rajasthan, India |
Biography
Raised in a city known for academic ambition, Nishtha's environment fueled her passion for change. Her journey started with community visits and soon grew into strategic collaborations with local NGOs to support underserved schools in areas like Rangbari and Balika Grih.
Education and Advocacy
Currently in Class 11, Nishtha complements her studies with hands-on social work. She actively contributes to public education efforts by:
- Distributing learning supplies and books
- Conducting awareness drives for girls' education
- Leading infrastructure improvement campaigns in rural schools
- Facilitating enrollment and tracking dropout rates
Leadership Roles
In 2024 and 2025, she led youth initiatives under:
- JCI Kota Kings – Junior President (2024)
- JCI Kota Surbhi – Junior President (2025)
Under her leadership, educational workshops and civic awareness sessions were conducted, reaching hundreds of young girls.
Artistic & Technical Interests
Nishtha is trained in Kathak and engages in singing, sketching, and swimming. She is also:
- An aspiring software developer
- Trained in C++, Java, and Full Stack Development
- Learning French to expand global communication
- Enrolled in NCC to cultivate discipline and national service
Recognition
Her impactful work has been acknowledged by local news outlets, and she continues to inspire youth as a changemaker, balancing academic excellence with civic duty.
See Also
- Education in India
- List of child activists
- Women in India