Chennai, November 21, 2025: The Rotary Club of Madras East (RCME) has announced the Top 8 winners of its flagship youth empowerment initiative, Wings2Fly 2025, following a rigorous three-round selection process that began with 70,000 students from Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) schools.
This year’s theme, “Know Your Rights,” aimed at empowering students with knowledge on constitutional rights, cyber safety, and child protection laws. From this extensive pool, 302 students advanced to Round 2—a specialised two-day legal rights workshop conducted by The Chennai Justice Law Academy. The workshop covered key areas such as constitutional rights, due process, cyber awareness, the POCSO Act, and the Juvenile Justice Act.
Round 3 and the Grand Finale were conducted at Amma Maligai, Ripon Building, where 32 finalists presented their insights before an expert jury panel. After detailed evaluation, the Top 8 champions were selected for the international learning phase.
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Youth Service Director – Sudhan Muthupalaniappan
“Wings2Fly is more than a competition—it is a platform that transforms children into confident, aware, and responsible young citizens. Watching these students grow over 10 months has been truly inspiring. The Top 8 winners have earned this moment, and we are proud to send them to Malaysia as ambassadors of Chennai.”
Project Chair – Rtn. Alamelu
“This year’s theme, ‘Know Your Rights,’ has empowered students in ways we never imagined. Their curiosity, courage, and clarity of thought reflect the true impact of Wings2Fly.”
Co-Chair – Ann Madhuri Venu
“Every round was designed to build awareness, confidence, and global exposure. The enthusiasm shown by students and teachers demonstrates why programs like Wings2Fly are vital for the next generation.”
This project falls under the Youth Service Avenue of RCME, powered by the dedicated efforts of the Wings2Fly Committee. The Top 8 winners will now embark on an international educational tour to Malaysia, marking the culmination of their transformative 10-month Wings2Fly journey.
Corporate Comm India (CCI Newswire)
