Praakhar Srivastava
Praakhar Srivastava (born 18 May 1992) is an Indian social activist and development campaigner from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. He currently heads the Chitravanshm Society as its Secretary, a role in which he advances projects aimed at rural revitalization, education access, and social equity.
Praakhar Srivastava 
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| Born | 18 May 1992, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Social reformer, Development strategist |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Position | Secretary, Chitravanshm Society |
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| Location | Prayagraj, India |
Founded in 2003 by his father Om Prakash Srivastava, the society has grown under Praakhar’s leadership into a force for community transformation across multiple districts of Uttar Pradesh.
Vision and Mission
His mission centers on fostering inclusive governance, grassroots development, and youth-driven leadership. Without formal ties to political parties, Praakhar works through community networks and civil society forums to influence policies and practices in underserved zones.
He is an advocate for:
- Education and employment linkage programs
- Nutritional support for children
- Skill enhancement for rural youth
- Transparency and anti-corruption at the local level
- Access to quality healthcare and early learning
Expansion of Chitravanshm Society
As Secretary of **CHSOC**, Praakhar has broadened the organization’s impact to cover:
- Prayagraj
- Pratapgarh
- Fatehpur
- Bhadohi
- Chitrakoot
- Banda
- Mirzapur
- Kaushambi
Highlighted initiatives include:
- Nourish Every Child (Poshit Hoga Har Baccha) – Fighting malnutrition
- Shiksha Se Naukari – Equipping youth for employment
- HealthSaver – Raising awareness on rural health
- Rukegi Na Shiksha – Ensuring education continuity
- Pehla School – Starting early childhood education centers
- Treat the Tree Campaign – Promoting environmental responsibility
Awards and Distinctions
His contributions have been recognized across various platforms:
- Legends of Allahabad – Hindustan (2017)
- Times of India Excellence in Education – Lucknow (2018)
- Zee Media Award – Uttar Pradesh Conclave (2022)
- UP ke Ratna Award – News18 (2022)
- UK Parliament House of Commons Felicitation – British Government (2023)
- ABP News Anmol Ratna Award – Presented by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari (2023)
- Dainik Jagran Excellence in Education Award – By Anupriya Patel (2024)
Engagements
Srivastava routinely appears at:
- Regional and national policy conferences
- Youth entrepreneurship panels
- Nonprofit training seminars
- Advocacy campaigns for rural upliftment