Hyderabad: The Street Cause leadership summit in Hyderabad brought together over 300 students as BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao addressed youth and announced financial and advisory support for the NGO.
The event, titled “Street Cause x KTR: Shaping the Next Generation Leaders,” was organised by Street Cause, a student-run NGO. It saw participation from volunteers, coordinators and senior leaders representing more than 50 colleges across the city.
Street Cause said it has over 4,000 active volunteers and an alumni base exceeding 45,000. The organisation has expanded into multiple cities and operates as a national-level NGO.
Street Cause leadership summit highlights youth engagement
K.T. Rama Rao delivered a session on leadership, governance and youth-led nation building during the Street Cause leadership summit. He urged students to embrace innovation and focus on emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence.
He asked participants to equip themselves with skills needed for the future. His interaction formed the central highlight of the event.
The summit featured interactive segments, including a mock Shark Tank-style pitch. Participants also took part in a “Myth vs Fact” discussion on politics. These segments saw active engagement from the students.
A rap tribute performance added a cultural element to the programme and drew attention from attendees.
Street Cause leadership summit sees funding and expansion push
During the Street Cause leadership summit, Rama Rao announced a contribution of Rs 17 lakh to the organisation. He also agreed to serve as an advisor to the NGO.
Organisers said the move would strengthen support for youth-driven social initiatives. They added that it would help scale their ongoing programmes.
The event also marked the launch of a new donation platform. This platform is aimed at expanding outreach and increasing contributions to the organisation’s activities.
Street Cause, founded in 2009, stated that it has impacted over 1.3 million lives so far. It said it continues to focus on empowering young people to lead social change across India.
Glad to interact with the energetic team of @StreetCause, a student-led NGO shaping socially responsible young leaders across colleges.
Their journey of impacting 1.3M+ lives over 17 years reflects the true power of youth-driven change.
Proud to support their mission and launch… pic.twitter.com/tmE3uCoC0N
— KTR (@KTRBRS) April 28, 2026