Hindu youth across the world don’t know why their civilisation is worth preserving — the Saraswati Sangam Project is building that knowledge through writing competitions and mentorship.

Dr. Shrikant and Apanaji introduce the Saraswati Sangam Project — a diaspora-led initiative operating out of the United States that runs annual writing competitions and mentorship programmes designed to reconnect Hindu youth globally with their civilisational inheritance. The founding insight: today’s generation has deep pride deficits, not because Indian civilisation lacks achievements but because there is near-total ignorance of what those achievements actually are — and even less awareness of their continued relevance to solving 21st-century challenges.

The programme goes beyond academic outreach — it trains young Hindus to “wear the Hindu identity on their sleeve with pride and confidence,” providing career counselling alongside civilisational education. A short, purposeful episode that introduces a meaningful grassroots institution for the Sangam Talks community to engage with and support.

About The Speakers:

Sreekanth Venkataraman is the Executive Director at The Sangam Saraswati Project. In addition, he works in the corporate sector spearheading the development of energy and sustainability strategies to help clients meet decarbonization goals, save money, and create social value.

Aparna Gupta is the Program Director at The Saraswati Sangam Project.