The Indian Youth Congress is the youth wing of the Indian National Congress party. The Indian Youth Congress was a department of the Indian National Congress from the period just after the Partition of India in 1947 until the late 1960s. While prime minister, Indira Gandhi gave the Youth Congress a new dimension by establishing it as a frontal organisation of the Congress Party, with the objective of doing social work.
The Indian Youth Congress has its headquarters in New Delhi and is headed by Uday Bhanu Chib. There are 39 office bearers at the national level, followed by the state, Loksabha, Assembly and Booth level. In all, 174,000 committees have been formed at the Booth level.
The Meghalaya Seva Dal Congress is a part of the Indian National Congress's volunteer organization, Seva Dal, which was established in 1923. Seva Dal's primary objective is to promote social justice, welfare, and a flourishing economy in India. Seva Dal was founded by Dr. N. S. Hardikar, and its first president was Jawaharlal Nehru. The organization played a significant role in the Civil Disobedience Movement and was later banned by the colonial government in 1932.
The Meghalaya Pradesh Mahila Congress is the women's wing of the Indian National Congress in Meghalaya. It's part of the All India Mahila Congress, which was founded in 1940 to promote women's empowerment and social welfare.
The Meghalaya Pradesh Mahila Congress operates under the Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC), which is the state unit of the Indian National Congress. The MPCC is responsible for organizing and coordinating the party's activities and campaigns within the state.
Key Objectives:
• Empowering Women: Promoting women's rights and social welfare
• Political Participation: Encouraging women to participate in politics and decision-making processes
• Social Justice: Advocating for social justice and equality
The All India Mahila Congress, the parent organization, has been led by notable women like Alka Lamba, who was appointed president in January 2024. The organization has also been involved in various initiatives, such as protesting against atrocities on women and advocating for women's rights.