The Duke of Edinburgh visits India

The Duke has been in Mumbai and Delhi to promote The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – delivered as The International Award for Young People (IAYP) in India – a non-formal education and learning framework supporting young people to find their purpose, place and passion in the world. 

Since its inception in India in 1962, the Award has helped more than 150,000 students from 325 schools and educational institutions across the country. 

During the visit, His Royal Highness met young people undertaking the Award, Indian education and business leaders and philanthropists, and joined events that celebrate UK-India shared interests in sport and the arts, and how these can be used to support young people to reach their full potential.

Founded by Prince Philip in 1956, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award helps young people build their confidence and develop key life skills in order to reach their full potential. 

Today nearly half a million young people are actively doing their DofE in the UK, and more than a million are taking on the challenge of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in more than 130 countries. 

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, delivered as The International Award for Young People (IAYP) in India, is the world’s leading youth achievement award, available to all young people aged 14-24. To know more about IAYP in India, visit www.iayp.co.in.