Praakhar Srivastava
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 |
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.
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