My Days in Raka.
05

Chapter 05

The Intervention Lab

A record of Yuva Manch: what was done, what is planned, and what still needs confirmation.

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  1. During CI

    completed

    AI awareness session

    Introduced school children to artificial intelligence and AI chatbots through a demonstration-based approach, so they could experience how technology can support learning and creativity.

    Participants
    School children
    Evidence
    Session conducted

  2. During CI

    completed

    Yuva Manch — youth club design

    Designed and proposed a self-managed youth club for Raka to encourage participation, leadership and collective responsibility.

    Participants
    Six student leaders identified
    Evidence
    Club proposal

  3. During CI

    in-progress

    Substance abuse and addiction activities

    Simple, participatory activities on addiction, its consequences, peer influence and decision-making, included in the Yuva Manch plan.

    Participants
    Students
    Evidence
    Activity plan

  4. To be decided by students

    planned

    Rally against substance abuse

    Student leaders began discussing a rally against substance abuse — an idea initiated by them.

    Participants
    Six student leaders
    Evidence
    —

Delivered

An AI awareness session, the Yuva Manch design, and participatory activities on substance abuse and decision-making.

Demonstrated outcomes

Six student leaders identified who began discussing a rally against substance abuse. Longer-term outcomes are not yet measured.

Children engaged more actively in demonstrations and discussions than in lectures.

Field gallery

Children's faces and names are not shown without appropriate permission.

School-wide engagement: creating a unified space across grades for open dialogue and awareness.
Active participation: building trust, rapport and comfortable engagement during classroom sessions.
Unfiltered enthusiasm: energy and shared joy during the awareness activities in Raka.
Safe spaces for expression: connecting with younger learners with encouragement and warmth through aanganwadi visit