SolveCon 2025 brings together youth voice, action, and impact

SolveCon 2025 at Bangalore Creative Circus: A day of collaboration, play, and civic innovation with over 300 spirited youth.

Bangalore Creative Circus witnessed a day of collaboration, play and civic innovation as SolveCon 2025, hosted by Reap Benefit — a social enterprise that works with youngsters — brought together over 300 spirited youth. The sixth edition of SolveCon saw youngsters participating in multiple activities from hands-on games to reflection and problem-solving.

The ‘phone-free’ day kicked off with a high-energy ‘mela’ featuring 14 impactful organisations presenting playful, hands-on experiences on climate action, civic participation, social justice, and local governance. Youth engaged in interactive games, simulations, and storytelling that sparked awareness and empathy. Participating organisations included Mercy Mission, Terrum, Jhatkaa, Quest Alliance, Bannada Dara, Avarna, The Maitri Arha Foundation, Defy Project, Selco Foundation, Momentum Shifts, and Dream A Dream. 

At the heart of SolveCon were the voices of Kuppendra S, Aakash Kudla, Aishwarya Selvam, and Shiva Kumar, who turned local challenges into bold action. 

Kuppendra.S from Raichur tackles plastic waste, advocates for migrant workers, and engages directly with policymakers. 

Aakash Kudla from Mangalore, founder of Avarana, upcycles glass waste into home décor. His work has reached more than 50 homes saving over 860 kg of waste.

Aishwarya Selvam from Bengaluru led a massive cleanup drive, uniting students, citizens, and BBMP workers to reclaim public spaces.

Shiva Kumar from Bengaluru works towards empowering the LGBTQ+ community through legal aid and inclusive entrepreneurship.