17 SDGs. 5 Days. 1,000+ Students. 150 Leaders.
A leadership experience built for college students across Tamil Nadu — covering every UN Sustainable Development Goal, with certification for each session you complete.
You'll be the Top 1%.
59.7% more hireable than average graduates.
44 lakh jobs by 2030. Less than 10% skilled.
Boost NIRF/NAAC rankings for stronger degrees.
SDG curriculum is now official NEP 2020 policy.
Connect with 150 top performers who'll open doors.
The SDG 17 Certification is a rigorous sustainability leadership credential. It shows you don't just understand the goals — you know how to build partnerships to achieve them.
The only 5-day intensive that covers every Sustainable Development Goal — the entire blueprint for humanity.
5 Days · 15 Speakers · 17 SDGs
Leaders across governance, business, media, medicine and the arts, sharing what it takes to lead with purpose.
An IFS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre (AIR 38), he transitioned from a tech career at Cisco and Informatica into environmental governance, holding degrees from IIT Roorkee and Oxford. He currently serves as District Forest Officer, managing key forest divisions across Tamil Nadu.
Partner at WayTara Energy, an SDG-focused EPC building integrated installation and monitoring platforms for on-premise energy devices. Previously a sensors R&D engineer at Aramco Americas.
A UK-based business leader and the first Indian-born woman elected Common Councillor in the City of London Corporation's history. Founder & CEO of SMAART Healthcare and SMAART Institute.
A celebrated Tamil radio jockey and Guinness World Record holder for the longest continuous radio broadcast (168 hours). Founder of the Academy of Radio Studies, mentoring 1,000+ media professionals.
A surgeon specialising in Oral Oncology, currently pursuing Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery. Heads the Youth Section at IMPACKT® and co-founded IMPACKT® Health+.
Past Rotary International Director and Treasurer, and Moderator of the 2025 International Assembly — the first Indian to hold that role. Now serving as Trustee of The Rotary Foundation.
The first woman architect in Asia to design a State Secretariat, with 234+ international and national awards. Has worked on PMAY housing and ISRO's Gaganyaan Space Centre.
A Chartered Accountant of 40+ years and Past District Governor of Rotary International District 3150. Serves on Rotary International's Constitution and Bye-Laws Committee (2026–29).
A brand experience strategist, photographer and trainer behind Solomon Captures and marqbridge. A recognised Rotaractor and speaker across 1,000+ stages worldwide.
Investigator on numerous research projects including the Asian Regional Research Project on sustainable landfill management, and leads Operationalisation of Climate Studio at CCCDM, Anna University. Has worked on several assessments for the Government of Tamil Nadu.
A distinguished entrepreneur, diplomat, academician and leadership mentor. Served as Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Seychelles in Chennai and Secretary General of the Consular Corps Diplomatique, and has led business ventures with a cumulative turnover exceeding ₹200 crores.
A manufacturing engineer with expertise in lean manufacturing, sustainable manufacturing and process engineering. Went on to lead management roles at US WABCO, Charleston, and currently serves as Product Manager.
A distinguished Senior IAS officer with nearly three decades of leadership in governance, infrastructure, urban development, tourism, education and rural development. Has led large-scale public sector transformation and high-impact policy initiatives, and is a recipient of the National Tourism Award.
Inauguration & orientation: 5 September (Teacher's Day) — introduction to the online sessions, in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals.
Your performance counts.
Your leaderboard score determines the Top 150.
Fill in your details accurately and submit your application.
If you're selected, you'll receive an email with the next steps.
Complete your payment and officially register for the programme.
Attend the sessions, take the quizzes, participate and earn your certificate.
Compete for your place among the Top 150 and earn the opportunity to experience Offline RYLA.
No experience required. Just show up ready to make an impact.
A global network of leaders and volunteers working together to create positive change in communities around the world, with a strong focus on service, leadership and sustainable impact.
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards is a leadership development programme that empowers young people through interactive experiences, teamwork, challenges and real-world problem-solving.
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals are a global framework created by the United Nations to address the world's most important social, economic and environmental challenges.
The Concept
A statewide youth leadership initiative for college students across Tamil Nadu, designed to introduce young people to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals while developing leadership, problem-solving, collaboration and changemaking skills. The programme combines a 5-day online SDG Leadership Certification with an exclusive offline RYLA experience for the Top 150 participants.
1,000 students → 5 days → 17 SDGs → Leadership learning →
Leaderboard → Top 150 → Offline RYLA + Hackathon + Awards
Official registration for college students across Tamil Nadu. Please complete every field accurately — applicants selected to proceed will be notified by email with further instructions.
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Please watch out for our text message and emails on selection.
If your college or club is registering many students together, your staff can upload one Excel file instead of filling the form one by one. Each student can log in later to complete their remaining details.
For Bulk Registration pls download the sheet and fill it in.
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PAYMENT TOAccount name - RI DISTRICT 3233 (2026-27)-YOUTH SERVICE
Account number - 409002637960
IFSC CODE: RATN0000425
RBL Bank Limited
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