CBSE Hosts National Adolescent Summit 2025: Empowering Adolescents & Strengthening Mental Wellbeing Across the School Ecosystem
New Delhi : The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) successfully organised the National Adolescent Summit 2025 on 5 December 2025 at its headquarters in Dwarka, New Delhi. Aligned with the transformative vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the summit focused on the theme “Empowering Adolescents: Voices, Choices, and Wellbeing” with the powerful tagline “Creating Safe Spaces for Every Teen.”
The day-long event served as an essential platform for psychologists, counsellors, educators, health professionals, and school leaders to explore holistic strategies for strengthening adolescent wellbeing across schools.
A Comprehensive Agenda for Adolescent Wellbeing
The summit featured a rich lineup of sessions that explored the multidimensional challenges faced by today’s adolescents. Key sessions included:
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Inaugural Session: Adolescents at the Crossroads: Building a Supportive Ecosystem
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Plenary Session I: Mental Health Matters: Breaking the Silence
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Plenary Session II: Digital Natives: Navigating Social Media, Cyber Safety & Screen Time
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Panel Discussions on:
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Identity & Inclusion: Gender Sensitivity, Bullying & Respect for Diversity
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Healthy Habits, Healthy Minds: Lifestyle, Substance Use & Body Image
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Adolescents & the Future: Career Choices, Skills & Purpose
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Additional highlights included:
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Youth Engagement Segment – “My Voice, My Story”
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School Counselling Showcase – Best Practices from Schools
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Valedictory Session featuring renowned singer Shri Diwakar Sharma
The sessions were led by eminent psychologists, counsellors, and health professionals, moderated by distinguished CBSE school principals. Discussions covered mental health, digital behaviour, identity, inclusion, lifestyle choices, and future pathways, providing evidence-based insights and practical frameworks for action.
Creative Student Performances Amplify Adolescent Voices
The summit featured powerful student expressions, including:
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Invocation Song
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Inclusive Band Performance
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Nukkad Natak
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Poetry Recital
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Mime on mental wellbeing
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Dance Drama “I Rise”
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Rap performances on resilience & stress management
These performances created authentic spaces for adolescents to share experiences, normalise conversations on mental health, and demonstrate pathways to emotional resilience.
Valedictory Session with Shri Diwakar Sharma
Renowned singer Shri Diwakar Sharma inspired the audience with his personal journey of perseverance, highlighting the balance between artistic pursuits and academics. His soulful performances added an emotional and motivational conclusion to the summit.
Massive Participation from Across India and Abroad
The summit witnessed participation from over 800 delegates, including:
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750+ Principals, Vice Principals, Counsellors, and Wellness Teachers
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Largest contingents from:
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Delhi NCR – 300+
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Haryana – 182
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Uttar Pradesh – 139
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Delegates from 20+ States/UTs, including Punjab, Rajasthan, MP, Karnataka, Arunachal Pradesh, J&K, Kerala, Odisha
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International participation from Muscat, Oman
To expand its reach, CBSE livestreamed the proceedings on its official YouTube channels, enabling nationwide engagement.
Building a Collective Commitment to Adolescent Wellbeing
The summit concluded with a presentation of the collective commitment framework, outlining actionable steps for CBSE-affiliated schools to strengthen adolescent wellbeing.
By bringing together diverse stakeholders, the National Adolescent Summit 2025 reaffirmed:
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The complex and multidimensional nature of adolescent development
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The critical role of schools in fostering safe, inclusive, emotionally secure environments
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CBSE’s long-term dedication to building resilient, empowered, future-ready learners, in alignment with NEP 2020’s holistic vision
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