JAAGRUTI: BUILDING CASTE AWARENESS
Jaagruti is Dhwani Legal Trust’s flagship initiative on caste sensitisation, designed to challenge caste-based biases and spark critical reflection among young minds. Through interactive sessions, real-life narratives, and open dialogue, Jaagruti encourages students to question privilege, understand systemic discrimination, and cultivate empathy. It aims to build a culture of allyship where acknowledging lived experiences becomes the first step toward justice. Rooted in the belief that awareness is the foundation of change, Jaagruti fosters inclusive spaces that push participants to think, unlearn, and act. It’s not just a programme—it’s a movement towards a more caste-conscious and equitable society.
On the 9th of December, 2025 Dhwani Legal Trust conducted caste sensitisation session under its Jaa(gru)ti initiative in collaboration with the Sociology Department of Mount Carmel College for the Students of the Graduation course.
The main objective of the session was to bring in consciousness among students regarding caste system, to understand generational caste privilege and the need of reservation now more than ever. Hence, there has to be a continuous efforts made to make them realise and understand how and why affirmative action are needed for some sections of the society.
On 16th September 2025, Vidyashilp University hosted a sensitisation workshop under the Jaagruti initiative of Dhwani Legal Trust, led by Ms. Ashwini Obulesh. The session, titled “Is Caste Discrimination a Thing of the Past?”, unpacked caste realities, privilege, and the importance of building safe and inclusive spaces.
The discussion left participants with a sharper understanding of caste realities and a clear direction: to unlearn, relearn, and actively contribute to building equitable spaces.
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