RC Bokaro Steel City, RID 3250, organised a three-day residential Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) programme, bringing together 100 students from Class 9–12, including 10 participants from Bhurkunda, Jharkhand.
With the tagline, New paths, new dreams… exploring new opportunities, the programme focused on helping students identify their potential, build confidence and develop leadership skills through a structured, interactive and activity-based approach.
RYLA chair Poonam Rehan, club secretary Ghanshyam Dass and PDG Mahesh Kejriwal addressed the participants. Fun and learning, team-building activities camaraderie, energising yoga and Zumba sessions filled the event.
Day two featured sessions on a range of topics such as positive psychology, creativity and dreams, and included a quiz programme. The cultural evening concluded with a bonfire and a Bada Khana that brought together students, Rotarians and school principals for dinner.
On the final day, the RYLA participants visited the club’s adopted village, Ulgora. Moving through the village in small groups, they interacted with residents and noted local challenges. Participants were given certificates.