Asian Law College is pleased to announce THE SOCIAL CHANGE-MAKER CHAMPION OF THE YEAR 2026–27. As an institution of law with a keen focus on social welfare and social upliftment, this flagship event will provide a platform to all students at ALC who, through their ideas and efforts, aim to sculpt society into a transformed and virtuous habitat for humanity.
The Social Change-Maker Champion of the Year is organized by Legal Aid Centre, established in collaboration with the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Gautam Buddha Nagar, and the Pro Bono Club, established under the Nyaya Bandhu Scheme, an initiative by the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law & Justice at Asian Law College, which works arduously towards social welfare and social well-being.
The WINNER of the Social Change-Maker Champion of the Year 2026–27 will be honored with a Social Grant of Rs. 1 LAC, Digital and Web Presence and Shinning Winner’s Shield and Certificate of Excellence.
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The Grand Finale of the flagship event of Asian Law College, “The Social Change-Maker Champion of the Year 2025–26” was successfully conducted on 8th April 2026 by the Legal Aid Centre established in collaboration with the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Gautam Buddha Nagar, and Pro Bono Club established under the Nyaya Bandhu Scheme, an initiative by the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law & Justice at Asian Law College.
The event was graced by the esteemed presence of Mr. Harteerath Singh Ahluwalia, Director, Hemkund Foundation, as the Chief Guest, a distinguished social leader and recipient of numerous prestigious accolades, including Grazia’s Social Impact of the Year in 2022, Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2022, HT City 30 Under 30 in 2021, MensXP’s High Impact Men in 2021, and recognition among the Top 50 Social Entrepreneurs in India by the World Economic Forum in 2021.
The event was further graced by distinguished Guests of Honour from the social change making community, welcomed by ALC, including Mr. Deepak Sharma, Mr. Md. Nawaid Naseem, Ms. Inderjeet Kaur, Ms. Ghazal Khan, Mr. Laxman Prasad Kushwaha, and Mr. Subhrajeet Gautam.
The presence of the visionaries of Asian Education Group (AEG), Dr. Lalitya Vir Srivastava, Dr. Saurabh Sharma, Dr. Gurdeep Raina, and Mr. Ashish Bhardwaj, further added significance to the event.
The programme commenced with presentations by the 7 finalists, each eloquently articulating their ideas and meaningful contributions toward driving social change.
The themes presented were:
Achal Sharma (LL.B. 2024–27 Batch) on ‘Empowering Future Generations through Education and Awareness’;
Vidisha Bhattacharya (B.A. LL.B. 2024–29 Batch) on ‘Financial Abuse as an Aspect of Domestic Violence against Women’;
Priyanshu Negi (LL.B. 2024–27) on ‘Sustainable Use of Cigarette Butts towards Environmental Sustainability’;
S.S. Sakshi (LL.B. 2025–28 Batch) on ‘Green Living Roots, exploring Afforestation and Sustainable Water Management’;
Aman Chaudhary (LL.B. 2025–28 Batch) on ‘Education without Barriers for the Underprivileged’;
Harsha (B.A. LL.B. 2022–27 Batch) on ‘Cyber Crime Awareness to Reduce Cyber Attacks on the Common Man’;
Shubham Puri (LL.B. 2025–28 Batch) on ‘Neglected Fraternity, addressing the marginalised sections of society’.
The presentations reflected originality, clarity, and a strong commitment to tackling pressing social challenges.
After a comprehensive evaluation, Aman Chaudhary from the LL.B. 2025–28 batch bagged the title of “Social Change Maker Champion of the Year 2025–26”, winning a shining Shield and a Social Grant of Rs 1 LAC along with digital and web presence.
The event concluded successfully, reinforcing the importance of youth-led social responsibility and inspiring law students to emerge as catalysts of social change.
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The Grand Finale of the flagship event of Asian Law College, "The Social Change-Maker Champion of the Year 2024–25", was successfully conducted on 29th March 2025, by the Legal Aid Centre established in collaboration with the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Gautam Buddha Nagar, and Pro Bono Club established under the Nyaya Bandhu Scheme, an initiative by the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law & Justice at Asian Law College.
Out of all the participants, only seven students reached the set benchmark to qualify for the finale, based on the breadth and impact of the social work they had undertaken throughout the year.
The event was accorded extraordinary distinction by the presence of the Chief Guest and Judge, Dr. Arunachalam Muruganantham, Inventor and Founder-CEO of Jayashree Industries celebrated as the Real Padman of India and honoured with the Padma Shri, whose remarkable life's work in championing menstrual hygiene for rural women has earned him global recognition and enduring admiration. The event also witnessed the distinguished presence of the visionaries of Asian Education Group (AEG) and the academic leadership of Asian Law College, including Dr. Lalitya Vir Srivastava, Director, AEG; Dr. Saurabh Sharma, Director, AEG; Dr. Gurdeep Singh Raina, Director, AEG; and Mr. Ashish Bhardwaj, Associate Dean, ALC, who hosted the event on behalf of the institution.
The programme commenced with compelling presentations by the seven finalists, each eloquently and passionately articulating their noteworthy contributions toward driving meaningful social change. The themes presented spanned a broad and impactful spectrum of social causes, including women's empowerment, education for the underprivileged, sanitation drives, slum teaching, community healthcare, support in garbage-burning zones, and aid for stray animals, reflecting the depth of commitment and originality with which the finalists had approached their respective initiatives throughout the year.
After a comprehensive and rigorous evaluation, Varisha Rehman from the B.A.LL.B. 2023 Batch was crowned the "Social Change-Maker Champion of the Year 2024–25." She was honoured with a Social Grant of ₹1,00,000, a Shield, and a prestigious digital and web presence in recognition of her outstanding social contributions. In a further gesture of exceptional generosity and conviction, the Chief Guest, Dr. Arunachalam Muruganantham- The Padman, announced personal support for two student-led initiatives during the event, declaring resource assistance worth ₹1,00,000 to Furqan Ali for the production of face masks, and support valued at ₹5,00,000 to Thangjam Mancy Chanu for the implementation of her proposed aid project — a testament to the power of youth-led social responsibility and the enduring spirit of compassionate action.
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The Grand Finale of the flagship event of Asian Law College, "The Social Change-Maker Champion of the Year 2022–23", was successfully conducted on 30th November 2023, by the Legal Aid Centre established in collaboration with the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Gautam Buddha Nagar, and Pro Bono Club established under the Nyaya Bandhu Scheme, an initiative by the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law & Justice at Asian Law College. Out of all the participants, only twelve students reached the set benchmark to qualify for the finale, based on the breadth and impact of the social work they had undertaken throughout the year.
The event was accorded extraordinary distinction by the presence of two eminent Chief Guests and Judges — the celebrated Ramon Magsaysay Awardee, Dr. Rajendra Singh, known with reverence as the "Jal Purush" — the Waterman of India, and Founder of Tarun Bharat Sangh (TBS), whose lifelong mission of water conservation and community empowerment has left an indelible imprint on Indian society; and Mr. Ripu Daman Bevli, Prime Minister Awardee, Founder of the Litter Free India movement, and Ambassador of the Fit India Movement, whose dedication to environmental awareness and civic responsibility continues to inspire millions across the nation. The event also witnessed the distinguished presence of the visionaries of Asian Education Group (AEG) and the academic leadership of Asian Law College, including Dr. Lalitya Vir Srivastava, Director, AEG; Dr. Saurabh Sharma, Director, AEG; Dr. Gurdeep Singh Raina, Director, AEG; and Mr. Ashish Bhardwaj, Assistant Dean, ALC, who hosted the event on behalf of the institution.
The programme commenced with compelling presentations by the twelve finalists, each eloquently and passionately articulating their noteworthy contributions toward driving meaningful social change across a diverse range of causes. The presentations reflected originality, clarity, and a strong commitment to tackling pressing societal challenges, demonstrating the remarkable depth of social consciousness nurtured within the walls of Asian Law College.
After a comprehensive and rigorous evaluation by the distinguished panel, Apurwa Srivastava from the B.A.LL.B. 2020 Batch was crowned the "Social Change-Maker Champion of the Year 2022–23." She was honoured with a Social Grant of ₹1,00,000, a MacBook, a Trophy, and a prestigious digital and web presence, in recognition of her outstanding and impactful social contributions — a fitting tribute to a young leader who exemplifies the spirit of purpose-driven action and the enduring promise of youth-led social change.
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