Social initiative · India

Citizens for Fraternity - Bharat

Harmony, tolerance and integration respect for religions, cultures and dialogue with all to remove misunderstanding and promote unity in diversity.

Know Your Rights

“Stronger communities are built on understanding, responsibility, and fraternity.”

GuidanceThoughtful, responsible direction
LawfulAligned with legal frameworks

Diverse people standing in a circle holding hands — representing unity and fraternity

Our Objectives

Promote Harmony, Fraternity & Mutual Respect in Society

Encourage tolerance, peaceful coexistence, and understanding among diverse backgrounds.
Strengthen unity in diversity — the foundation of India's social fabric.
Promote respect for all religions, cultures, languages, and traditions.
Encourage dialogue to reduce misunderstandings and social divisions.
Create awareness about constitutional values, rights, and lawful civic conduct.
Support initiatives that foster social integration and responsible citizenship.
Provide a platform for discussion and peaceful resolution of social concerns.
Encourage youth participation in building an inclusive and responsible society.
Build trust, cooperation, and social cohesion among communities.

Who we are

About Citizens for Fraternity - Bharat

Citizens for Fraternity - Bharat is a social initiative focused on promoting awareness, responsible action, and mutual respect within society. We aim to empower individuals with the knowledge and support needed to navigate difficult situations thoughtfully and lawfully.

Our vision

To nurture a strong, inclusive, and plural Bharat where people from all backgrounds live with mutual respect, shared responsibility, compassion, and dignity, while strengthening peaceful coexistence and lawful civic conduct in everyday life.

What we stand for

Principles that guide us

Fraternity

We promote mutual respect, empathy, and understanding among individuals across communities.

Support

We stand alongside individuals during difficult moments by providing guidance and a platform to be heard.

Lawful action

We encourage solutions that align with legal frameworks and responsible civic behavior.

Our People

Mentors & Executive Committee

Meet the distinguished individuals who guide and drive the mission of Citizens for Fraternity - Bharat through wisdom, leadership, and a shared commitment to harmony and constitutional values.

Mentor & Convenor

MENTORS

Mentor

Dr. S.Y. Quraishi

Distinguished former Chief Election Commissioner of India.

Convenor

Mr. Ashok Sharma

Distinguished former diplomat and strategic affairs expert.

Executive Committee

EXECUTIVES

Chairman

Dr. Najeeb Jung

Distinguished academician, civil servant, and public intellectual. Former Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.

Executive Members

Justice Iqbal Ahmed Ansari

Former Chief Justice of Patna High Court and Judge of the Supreme Court of India.

Lt. Gen. Zameeruddin Shah

PVSM, SM, VSM. Former Deputy Chief of Army Staff and Vice Chancellor of AMU.

Mr. Amitabha Pande

Distinguished former IAS officer and former Secretary of the Inter State Council of India.

Mr. Ashok Bharti

Founder and Chairman of NACDAOR. Former Board Chair of the International Commission for Dalit Rights.

Aditi Gosh Mehta

Former IAS officer (1979 Rajasthan cadre). Author of the acclaimed three-volume work Playing with the Goddess.

Mr. Javed M. Ansari

Senior journalist and political analyst with over four decades of experience. India Today, The Hindu, and DNA.

Prof. Kavita A. Sharma

Former President of South Asian University and Principal of Hindu College.

Mr. Navaid Khan

Senior business leader and strategic advisor across telecom, retail, technology, and corporate leadership.

Mr. Saeed Mustafa Shervani

Former President of the Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Association of India (FHRAI).

Mr. Ashish Joshi

1992-batch IP&TAFS officer. Key architect of the Ministry of Minority Affairs setup (2006–07).

Mr. S.M. Akhter

Former IRS officer, educator, diplomat, and social activist. Bureaucrat of the Year Award (2007).

Mr. Amogh Dev Rai

Environmental researcher and public policy professional in conservation, sustainability, and higher education.

Fr. Dr. M.D. Thomas

Founder Director, Institute of Harmony and Peace Studies.

Mr. Harjeet Singh Chopra

Former MD & CRO at Citibank Singapore. Senior Advisor at BCG.

Mr. Imran Khan

Chairman & Managing Director of Fasderma India Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Ozair Yasin

Founder of SoftAge, with over three decades in business and technology.

What we do

How we help

Community awareness

We work toward building a culture of responsibility, understanding, and peaceful engagement in society.

Rights awareness

We provide simple, easy-to-understand information about appropriate responses and ways to promote social harmony.

Support channel

We offer a platform where individuals can share concerns and seek guidance, for inclusive peacefully coexistence.

Know your rights

Awareness is the key

Learn your rights in public and interpersonal situations
Undertake steps to resolve conflicts and misunderstandings
Know how to approach authorities responsibly

Contact

Get in touch

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