History is witness that wherever revolutions have taken place in the world, the role of youth has been significant. In a social context, youth are the protective shield of the society. If their strengths are recognized and given appropriate and timely platforms, then the work of changing the complexion of the society is within reach. When the Gedheras (leaders) of our society were trapped in religious superstition and had to leave their own fertile region of Unjha in Gujarat and settle in the dry and desolate region of Kutch, and due to the unbearable identity as Mumna Patidar, they were looked down upon by other castes, it was the youth who sowed the seeds of revolution.

After the formal formation of the society at the All India level, a feeling and emotion arose in the hearts of the youth that a youth organization should also be formally formed at the All India level. For that, the young brothers of Calcutta who were associated with Navchetan Yuvak Mandal took up the initiative and called upon the youth of the society from various provinces of India on 24–25–26, December-1972 in Calcutta and established “Shri Akhil Bharatiya Kutch Kadva Patidar Yuvak Sangh”.

Youth of the society present in Kolkata for the formation of Yuvasangh

In this meeting of youth, the following five objectives/resolutions were passed unanimously. Their fifth objective was;

To eradicate the superstitions prevailing in the society, Yuvak Sangh should propagate Sanatan Dharma and youth should participate in religious meetings and conventions to cultivate religious feelings. Request the society on behalf of Yuvak Sangh to make efforts for the establishment of a religious organization at the All India level.

On the afternoon of date 23.05.1977, in the courtyard of Patidar Vidyarthi Bhavan-Nakhatrana, in the huge presence of thousands of young men and women from all over the country, in the first convention of Yuvak Sangh, under the presidency of youth worker Shri Khimji Lakhamshi Limbani, the constitution of Yuvak Sangh was passed unanimously and Shri Akhil Bharatiya Kutch Kadva Patidar Yuvak Sangh was declared as a formal constitutional organization.

By uniting all youth organizations across India, Yuvak Sangh provided a huge support to the Central Society. To make the 1977 convention of the caste successful and especially in the implementation of the 18th clause of the constitution (cremation instead of burial), Yuvak Sangh played a fundamental role and wherever youth were needed in the works of the society, Yuvak Sangh has worked with the society.

From time to time, Yuvasangh works to organize youth through sports festivals at places like Pune, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Surat, Himmatnagar, Chennai etc.

By traveling all over India and completing the monumental task of Zone Formation, the pace of work of Yuvak Sangh was made very fast. In which the Hanuman-like role of Premji Kesharani cannot be forgotten. Thus, due to zone formation, social work across India got a lot of momentum.

To solve the problem of engagement, events like “Jivansathi Parichay Mela” (Life Partner Introduction Fair) were started. Also, to serve in the earthquake in Kutch on 26th January 2001, office bearers, workers of every zone of Yuvak Sangh and central office bearers came to Kutch and served day and night with body, mind, and wealth which is unforgettable.  

Yuvasangh has also done good work in the educational field. A building was purchased for the hostel running in a rented house at Vallabh Vidyanagar and the document was made in the name of Central Society. The foundation for the path construction for the upcoming golden time was laid by the team of Yuvak Sangh which was like a turning point. Prof. Bharatbhai’s team proved Chanakya’s saying “A teacher is never ordinary… destruction and construction are nurtured in his lap” to be true.

For the first time, “Amrut Manthan Karyashala” (Workshop) was organized at Tithal to train workers. Considering “Providing financial security to the youth’s family in case of accidental circumstances” included in the new constitution, “Yuva Suraksha Kavach (YSK) Yojana” was started.

In 2010, the team was enthusiastically working only on the theme of development in preparation for the “Golden Jubilee Festival” celebrating 50 years of constitutional formation of Central Society and the fifth convention. Then again the work of Sanatan Dharma awareness gained momentum. A white paper was published by the President of Central Society Shri Ramji Karamshi Nakrani that this society is made of Sanatanis. Then, the whole of India was painted in the color of the white paper. Central Yuvasangh called an executive meeting at Hosur and considering the purpose of establishment of Yuvasangh, issued “Kesariyo Patra” (Saffron Letter) and sounded the conch of “Sanatan Paramo Dharma”. The chanting of Kuldevi Ma Umiya, Ishtadev Lord Laxminarayan and Sanatan Dharma started in meetings. In the fight against Pirana Satpanth, the organization of Yuvasangh played the role of Arjuna and made the Sanatani approach of Shri Samaj meaningful.

In October-2015, along with the business team, Business Summit at Mahatma Mandir – Gandhinagar was organized. In which about 6000 young business friends participated. It gave the pride to the Central Society of becoming the first society to organize such an event at this place. From its savings, it was decided to give a large fund to Shri Samaj to purchase a facility center in Ahmedabad.

Through various programs of the committee, along with many organizations of Sanatani “Narayan Katha” by General Secretary Dr. Vasant Dholu, the work of re-awakening was done by organizing “Mod Parishadrupi Sampark Yatra” in every youth mandal in Central and North-Eastern region. To awaken Sanatani consciousness, successful Mega Blood Donation Camps in the month of May were organized across India in memory of Pujya Keshra Parmeshwara and Pujya Narayan Ramji Limbani.

In the tenure of 2016-18, on the occasion of the decade festival of Satravala Uma Vidyapith (SUV), Surat run by our Uma Education and Charitable Trust, Yuvasangh organized a grand “SUV Knowledge Carnival” along with making the name of the society bright by registering a World Record in Guinness Book in “Broom Dance”.

“Vidya Lakshmi Amrut Kumbh” innovative scheme strengthened the organization. Along with getting grants for social work to every zone-region, Fifth Yuva Olympiad at Himmatnagar was organized extremely successfully and economically in Sabar Stadium in the presence of Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Vijay Rupani in just 72 lakhs and the substantial amount of savings was dedicated to Shrisamaj for “Vidyasetu” scheme. During this sports festival, “Atithi Devo Bhava:” (Guest is God) scheme was made and accommodation of all players and guests was given in Himmatnagar city and surrounding Kampas. Where everyone hosted with heart and Kutch and Kampa became one forever. Through this festival, the Sanatani approach and various schemes of Central Society got strength in Sabarkantha – Aravalli region..

To connect children in spiritual work through Social – Spiritual Committee, Bal Sanskar Kendras in the form of Mission Abhimanyu were started keeping Mahila Sangh and Sanskardham together. In the lockdown due to Corona epidemic, online “Ramayana-Mahabharata Quiz” in which about 1 lakh 56 thousand friends joined. Through this Panchamrut competition with speech, song, essay, dance and quiz, brought a flurry of programs and kept everyone connected with Samaj-Yuvasangh in difficult times.

Thus, in this one century, Yuvasangh, which is like a workshop for learning social work, has done a work like a lighthouse by playing the role of Hanumanji as a son in reaching the Sanatani approach of Central Society to every person and strengthening the organization of the caste.