Youth IGF India

As we enter our Ninth Year, we continue to support initiatives and opportunities that enable young people to engage with issues at the intersection of technology, governance, and society. Through discussions, capacity-building activities, and collaborative efforts, we aim to foster meaningful dialogue, encourage diverse perspectives, and strengthen youth participation in shaping India’s digital future.

Youth IGF India 2026

The Youth IGF India 2026-27 cycle marks the beginning of a new year of engagement and collaboration on issues at the intersection of technology, governance, and society.

Explore opportunities to get involved and stay connected for updates throughout the year.

Fellowship 2026

The Youth IGF India Fellowship is a capacity-building programme designed to support young people interested in Internet governance, technology policy, and digital cooperation.

Applications for the 2026 Fellowship Cohort will open soon. Explore the 2025 Fellowship, learn more about the fellowship cohort, and discover the work, ideas, and contributions that emerged throughout the programme. Stay tuned for updates on the next fellowship cycle.

Hear from Our Past Fellows

The fellowship broadened my perspective by showing that Internet governance extends far beyond technology, connecting policy, society, and everyday life.

Shabnam Singla
(Fellow • 2025)

The fellowship reaffirmed my belief in the value of youth participation and strengthened my commitment to inclusive policymaking.

Preeksha Malhotra
(Fellow • 2025)

The fellowship strengthened my commitment to working at the intersection of research, policy, and lived experience, where Internet governance can become more just and inclusive.

Zainab Khambaty
(Fellow • 2025)

The fellowship expanded my understanding of Internet governance and opened new opportunities for collaboration, learning, and meaningful engagement.

Liz Benny
(Fellow • 2025)

The fellowship broadened my perspective by highlighting the importance of inclusive, ethical, and responsible approaches to Internet and AI governance.

Abeer Shrivastava
(Fellow • 2025)

The fellowship strengthened my commitment to pursuing research that bridges ethics, education, and Internet governance while encouraging continuous learning.

Divya
(Fellow • 2025)

Youth IGF India 2025

Explore and learn about the Youth IGF India 2025 cohort, the participants behind it, and the activities, discussions, and outputs that shaped the programme throughout the year.

Discover more about the 2025 Fellowship cohort, participant profiles, and other highlights from the 2025 cycle.

2025 highlights

Learn more about the publications, articles, policy briefs, and other knowledge contributions produced by each fellow during the Youth IGF India Fellowship 2025.

Explore Contributions

Previous Sponsors & Supporters

We are grateful to our sponsors and supporters who have supported us in different capacities over the years.

Previous Venue Partners

We sincerely thank our venue partners for their generous support and collaboration over the years.