As India continues to invest in education and skilling initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions from school to sustainable careers has become increasingly important. This is especially critical for youth without parental care and those transitioning out of the child care system, who often require timely guidance, equal opportunities, and sustained mentoring to build stable, independent futures.

In this context, the ninth edition of the Leadership Dialogues, held on January 29, 2026, in collaboration with the India Alternative Care Network, focused on the theme, ‘Education and Employability.’ The dialogue explored how education and skills together shape career outcomes, especially for youth from vulnerable contexts.

The dialogue brought together government leaders, civil society, community representatives, and youth. The panel, moderated by Ms. Smitha Shetty, CEO, Catalysts for Social Action, featured esteemed speakers- Dr. Subhomoy Bhaduri, Associate Director, Capacity Building & Collaborations, Magic Bus India Foundation, Mr. Sanjay Kabir, State Project Manager-Pedagogy & Learning Management, JEEViKA (BRLPS), Government of Bihar and Ms. Nidhi Kumari, Youth Ambassador, Bihar.

The full recording of this engaging dialogue can be viewed here.