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Hindu students convene for leadership summit in NJ
The Hindu Youth Leadership Summit 2025, focused on leadership, culture, and community engagement.
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Student leaders from high schools and colleges and young professionals gathered for a weekend of workshops, interactive sessions, and expert-led discussions on Hindu Dharma. / Hindu Students Council
Hindu youth from across New York and New Jersey convened for the Hindu Youth Leadership Summit 2025, hosted by the Hindu Students Council from Feb. 7-9 in Carteret, New Jersey.
The three-day event brought together high school and college students, recent graduates, and Hindu chaplains for an immersive experience focused on leadership development, cultural advocacy, and organizational growth.
The summit aimed to empower young Hindu leaders by equipping them with practical skills and knowledge. Through expert-led discussions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities, participants engaged in topics such as effective leadership, HSC chapter management, conflict resolution, and collaborative strategies.
“The skills I’ve learned this weekend will help me immensely while working on key projects, whether it be planning an event with the HSC High School Leadership Board or creating a small write-up with a team,” said Prachet Trivedi, executive board member from the Academy of Allied Health and Science in Neptune, NJ.
Trivedi further stated, “This summit reaffirmed the importance of Hindu leadership and provided practical tools to bring back to our campuses.”
The second day of the event featured a guest lecture by Brahmachari Pratyagatma Chaitanya from Arsha Vidya Gurukulum, titled “Hindu Dharma: The OG Framework for Winning at Life.” Sessions throughout the day focused on Hindu contributions to the world, best practices for sustaining HSC chapters, and essential leadership skills.
Breakout discussions covered topics such as post-graduation involvement with HSC and strategies for enhancing engagement at local chapters. The day concluded with an interactive Hindu-themed escape room game and an open discussion on Hindu Dharma.
“I was able to learn a lot about the history of Hinduism around the world during the summit. I also got to meet and connect with other individuals and learn about their experiences,” said Shubhechchha Khadka, a board member of HSC’s Brooklyn Technical High School Chapter.
On Feb. 9, attendees gathered at Shree Umiya Dham Hindu Temple, where they participated in darshan, closing reflections, and a community lunch. High schoolers and students from Rutgers HSC presented their projects to the broader Hindu community, reinforcing the importance of cultural preservation and community support.
“I enjoyed the variety of the experience. Not only was our chapter able to gain knowledge and ask for advice in various fields of growth such as consciousness and outreach, but we were also able to give our presentation, which encouraged improvement on our end as well!” said Sharnali Das, board member of HSC’s Brooklyn Technical High School Chapter.
HSC is one of North America’s largest Hindu youth organizations, and as a non-profit, it provides a supportive community for Hindu students and a platform for leadership, education, and seva through cultural events, educational programs, interfaith dialogues, and community service.
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