Believing that every meaningful change begins with someone willing to take the first step, Rohan Gurjar, through his NGO, is empowering the youth through social service, heritage conservation, and community leadership, inspiring them to become responsible citizens and active contributors to a Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Rohan Gurjar is the Co-founder of Ramesht Yuva Mandal Sansthan in Bundi, Rajasthan. RYMS-Bundi is a youth-led organization dedicated to social service, youth empowerment, heritage conservation, and nation-building.

What started with only two dedicated volunteers gradually expanded into a growing youth movement. Soon the team increased to 15–20 volunteers, then 50–60 active members, and today, the organization continues to inspire many more young people to participate in meaningful social work.

Under Rohan's leadership, the organization has earned respect for its contributions to disaster response, youth development, heritage conservation, environmental awareness, cleanliness campaigns, and community welfare. Many members have proudly represented Ramesht Yuva Mandal Sansthan at national and international programs, leadership workshops, and youth conferences, bringing recognition not only to the organization but also to Bundi.

For his dedication toward social service, Rohan Gurjar has been honoured with several recognitions, including appreciation from INTACH, felicitation by the District Collector on Republic Day, the Hadoti Gaurav Samman, the Kankali Mata and Bijasan Mata Samiti Award, along with several other awards and honors from social, cultural, and community organizations. These recognitions stand as a reflection of the trust and respect he has earned through his consistent efforts.

Gurjar shares that even before the organization was established, he and a few like-minded friends had been actively involved in serving society. As their work grew, they realized that their efforts needed a proper identity and a platform where more young people could come together with the same spirit of selfless service.

With this vision, they founded Ramesht Yuva Mandal Sansthan in May 2025 under MY Bharat Kendra formerly known as Nehru Yuva Kendra (NYK) under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and registered it as a Youth Club. What started as a small initiative soon grew into a dedicated team of young volunteers, earning recognition through their commitment, hard work, and meaningful contributions to society.

For the past three to four years, Rohan has been actively associated with Nehru Yuva Kendra and later MY Bharat Kendra. During this endeavour, he had the opportunity to meet and work with many young leaders who represented India at national and international platforms. Their dedication, discipline, and commitment to serving the nation inspired him to create similar opportunities for the youth of Bundi. Today, Ramesht Yuva Mandal Sansthan serves as a platform where young people are encouraged to develop leadership skills, discipline, patriotism, and a spirit of selfless service while making a meaningful contribution to society.

The organization began its work during a crucial time when Operation Sindoor was underway and there was an urgent need for Civil Defence Volunteers. Rising to the occasion, Ramesht Yuva Mandal Sansthan mobilized and sent more than 200 young volunteers to support the initiative. This became one of the organization's first major contributions and reflected the dedication, discipline, and spirit of service of its young volunteers. It also marked the beginning of the organization's journey as a committed force working for both society and the nation.

Several members of Ramesht Yuva Mandal Sansthan have proudly represented the organization at prestigious programs such as the IDC Camp in Delhi, the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD), national leadership camps, and various national and international workshops. These opportunities have helped young volunteers gain valuable experience, develop leadership qualities, and represent their community with pride.

The organization also organizes talent hunt competitions for children, providing them with a platform to discover and showcase their hidden talents. Through these initiatives, it encourages self-confidence, creativity, and overall personality development, inspiring young minds to recognize their potential and pursue their dreams.

From environmental awareness campaigns and heritage conservation to youth leadership, volunteer services, community welfare, and cultural preservation, Rohan continues to lead numerous initiatives that encourage citizens to become active contributors to society rather than passive observers.

Recognizing that Bundi is one of Rajasthan's most famous tourist destinations, known for its magnificent forts, palaces, stepwells, and rich cultural heritage, Rohan Gurjar saw heritage conservation as a shared responsibility. He believes that preserving these historic sites not only protects the city's glorious legacy but also promotes tourism, creates employment opportunities, and instills pride among local residents.

With this vision, he and his team launched cleanliness and restoration drives across the city. Working tirelessly at the grassroots level, the volunteers cleaned, restored, and helped preserve more than 20 heritage sites, including Suraj Chhatri, Shikar Burj, Sukh Mahal, Dadhimati Mata Bawdi, Bohra Kund, Jaipuriya Kund, Sayan Bawdi, Naruki Bawdi, along with several other stepwells, ancient sculptures, temples, palaces, and historical monuments. Their dedicated efforts transformed many neglected places into cleaner, well-maintained sites, helping preserve Bundi's rich heritage for future generations while making them more welcoming for visitors.

Recalling those early days, Rohan says that the condition of many heritage sites was deeply disappointing. Many monuments, stepwells, and public spaces had been neglected for years and were covered with garbage, overgrown vegetation, and debris. Seeing such historically significant places in this state strengthened the team's determination to bring about change. With consistent hard work, dedication, and the support of volunteers and local residents, they cleaned and restored these sites, transforming them into well-maintained sites that once again reflected Bundi's rich heritage and became a source of pride for the community.

Rohan Gurjar believes that every meaningful initiative needs a source of inspiration. His greatest role model is Lord Ram, whose ideals of righteousness, discipline, honesty, humility, leadership, and service continue to guide his decisions and actions.

The very name \\\"Ramesht Yuva Mandal Sansthan\\\" reflects this philosophy. According to Rohan, \\\"Ramesht\\\" symbolizes Lord Hanuman, the greatest devotee of Lord Ram. Lord Hanuman represents unwavering faith, courage, discipline, determination, loyalty, and selfless service. Just as Hanuman devoted his life to following Lord Ram's path without expecting anything in return, Rohan believes every individual should dedicate themselves to serving society with humility and perseverance.

Apart from his spiritual inspiration, Rohan Gurjar is deeply motivated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of \\\"Viksit Bharat 2047.\\\" He believes that a developed India cannot be created by governments alone. Every citizen, especially the youth, must actively participate in nation-building through civic responsibility, discipline, volunteerism, and social service.

The quote that has inspired him throughout his life is:

\\\"मंज़िल को पाने से कहीं अधिक खूबसूरत, उस मंज़िल तक पहुँचने का सफर और उस दौरान किया गया संघर्ष होता है।\\\"

For Rohan, this quote perfectly summarizes his own journey. He believes that reaching a destination is certainly rewarding, but the true beauty lies in the struggles faced, sacrifices made, lessons learned, and determination shown while travelling toward that goal. Every obstacle builds character, every failure teaches resilience, and every challenge makes success more meaningful.

Ramesht Yuva Mandal Sansthan Co-founder, Rohan Gurjar was born and brought up in Balchand Pada in Bundi, where he completed his schooling. He later completed his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), earned a Polytechnic Diploma, and is currently pursuing his Master's Degree in Political Science.

His passion for social service developed from a very young age. As a child, he often observed that people frequently criticized society and expected others to solve community problems, yet very few were willing to take responsibility themselves. These experiences shaped his thinking and inspired him to become someone who believed in action rather than words.

Instead of waiting for change, he decided to become a part of the solution. This decision eventually laid the foundation for the creation of Ramesht Yuva Mandal Sansthan.

Like every meaningful effort, Rohan's path was filled with challenges. When he chose social service over a conventional career path, many people including members of his own family could not understand his decision. Some questioned whether social work could bring any meaningful change, while others doubted whether such efforts would ever receive recognition.

Starting an organization with only two volunteers required tremendous patience, determination, and unwavering faith. There were financial limitations, lack of public support in the early stages, and countless moments when the team had to work without expecting appreciation. Many people saw only the final achievements but remained unaware of the years of hard work, sacrifice, and dedication behind every successful initiative. Despite these obstacles, Rohan never allowed criticism or discouragement to stop him. Instead, every challenge strengthened his resolve and motivated him to continue serving society with greater commitment.

Rohan Gurjar believes that real social change begins with individual responsibility. According to him, people often spend their time blaming political leaders, governments, and public authorities for every problem while ignoring their own civic duties. He believes that before criticizing others, every citizen should first ask themselves what contribution they have made toward improving their surroundings.

His message is simple yet deeply meaningful: \\\"Before complaining, become part of the solution.\\\" Even small acts of responsibility keeping public places clean, preserving heritage, helping those in need, volunteering for community work, and respecting public property can collectively create a stronger and more developed nation.

For young people who wish to join Ramesht Yuva Mandal Sansthan, Rohan says three qualities are essential: selfless service, discipline, and the courage to create positive change. According to him, social work is not about fame, recognition, or personal gain; it is about serving humanity with sincerity, discipline, and dedication.

Rohan Gurjar's ultimate dream is to see young people united in working towards a cleaner, stronger, and more compassionate India. He firmly believes that the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 can become a reality only when every citizen contributes with discipline, responsibility, and a genuine spirit of service. According to him, nation-building is not solely the responsibility of the government but of every individual.

Through his story, Young Social Worker Rohan Gurjar continues to inspire young people by leading through action rather than words. His story reflects that even a small initiative, driven by determination, selfless service, and unwavering commitment, can grow into a movement that positively impacts countless lives. He believes that true leadership begins with serving society first and inspiring others to join in creating meaningful change.